Captivating Capiz

Definitely Bewitching

 

Capiz is one of the six provinces of western visayas shaped like an open palm. Its pride is an 80 km. coastline abundant with different kinds of fishes and shells all year round making Capiz the Seafood capital of the Philippines.

 

Our century old churches, unexplored caves that hides extra ordinary treasures. Enchanting waterfalls. That hides on the tropical forest. Wide beaches and isolated coves full of mysteries that are to be explored.

Wonders at its best. Captivating travelers that are bold enough to explore the beauty of capiz.

 

Roxas City, the capital city of Capiz, is located at the northeastern tip of Panay Island. Known as the sea food capital of the Philippines, the landscape is dotted with hills that are traveled by a network of brackish waters abundant with marine life.   A laid back atmosphere prevails in the city and its charm is mainly due to its rich history and captivating beauty.

 

Historical Sites

        Sta. Monica Church – of Panay is a delicate expression of a century-old Spanish baroque. The thick wall is made of coral blocks and the floor is mixed with marbles, ceramic and Spanish red tiles. It is declared as a National Historical Landmark by the National Historical Institute of the Philippines.

       

      Biggest Catholic Bell in Asia – housed in the belfry of Sta. Monica Church, is made out of 76 sacks of coin. It is about 7 ft. in height and 2 m, in diameter and weighs 10.4. Its booming sound can be heard 8 km away.

 

        Dumalag Church – is a century old church made of yellow sandstone. The front left side of the church is the 5-story belfry housing 5 bells of different sizes, all made a hundred and twenty seven years ago(1881).

 

       Birthplace of Pres. Manuel Roxas, 1^st President of the Philippine Republic. – is a two-story hardwood and stone house of Manuel Acuña Roxas the 1^st President of the Philippine Republic. He was born in Capiz that’s why the capital city of Capiz was named after him (Roxas City).

 

        Ang Panublion Museum is a 1910 water tank transformed into a museum holds a comprehensive collection of historical artifacts of Capiz.

 

Festivities

Sinadya sa Halaran

        Sinadya sa Halaran which mean “joy in offering” is the major festival in Roxas which is mostly awaited event every December 4-8 to commemorate the feast of Our Lady of Immaculate conception. mini “baklaran’s” surrounds the plaza. There are parades from different companies and schools on the first day. Pageants and other activities to make the next 4 night interesting and entertaining for the visitor that came from different places just to join the festival. 

 

Diwal Festival

The city celebrates the Diwal Festival every July to further promote this exotic shellfish which is now only found in the one and only sea food capital of the Philippines because of its clean coastal seas

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