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Capiz

Capiz is a province in the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Roxas City and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan and Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north.

Capiz is known for the Placuna placenta oyster shell that has the same name locally and is used for decoration and making lampshades, trays, window and doors. Likewise, the province is known as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines" and was among the top 15 most frequently visited places in the Philippines. Capiz is the site of the famous coral-stone Santa Monica Church in the town of Pan-ay, home to the largest Catholic Church bell in Asia. The bell was made from 70 sacks of gold and silver coins donated by the townsfolk. Measuring seven feet in diameter, five feet in height and weighing 10,400 kilograms or just over 10 metric tons, the Pan-ay bell is popular among tourists visiting Capiz.

History

The account of early Spanish explorers about Capiz and its people was traced back in the year 1566 when the Spaniards set foot in the mouth of Banica river. Early settlements were seen in the town of Pan-ay which the town originally called Bamban which was changed by the early Spaniards to Panay, a word which means "mouth of the river." This is also the location of a fortress built by Juan de la Isla in late 1570. The Paseo de Evangelizacion 1566 can be found in the town plaza and was erected through the efforts of Rev. Msgr. Benjamin F. Advincula.

Capiz (disambiguation)

Capiz may refer to:

  • Capiz Province, Western Visayas Region, Philippines
    • Roxas City, capital of Capiz Province, formerly also called Capiz
  • Roxas City, capital of Capiz Province, formerly also called Capiz
  • Capiz shell, the mollusk placuna placenta


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    La Cantaleta

    by: Cabas

    Y ahora que vas hacer
    que para donde vas
    que si tomas mas
    con quien has salido,
    Que porque no llegue
    que llegue tarde ayer
    que ya no se me ve
    si no es amanecido,
    Con ese repicar
    me voy a trabajar
    y todo es un suplicio
    que voy a contestar si nadie puede hablar con semejante ruido,
    que voy a contestar si nadie puede hablar con semejante ruido, RUIDO!
    Y ahora que vas hacer
    que para donde vas
    que si tomas mas
    con quien has salido,
    Que porque no llegue
    que llegue tarde ayer
    que ya no se me ve
    si no es amanecido,
    Con ese repicar
    me voy a trabajar
    y todo es un suplicio
    que voy a contestar si nadie puede hablar con semejante ruido,
    que voy a contestar si nadie puede hablar con semejante ruido.
    Me tiene loco todo el dia, con esa cantaleta,
    Hay me tiene loco loco todo el dia, con esa cantaleta
    Y aquien le va a gustar la casa, con esa fiera suelta,
    Y aquien le va a gustar la casa, con esa fiera suelta,
    Hay me tiene loco todo el dia, con esa cantaleta
    Hay me tiene loco loco todo el dia, con esa cantaleta,
    Y aquien le va a gustar la casa, con esa fiera suelta,
    Y aquien le va a gustar la casa, con esa fiera suelta,
    Hay me tiene loco loco todo el dia, con esa cantaleta,
    Hay me tiene loco todo el dia, con esa cantaleta,
    Y aquien le va a gustar la casa, con esa fiera suelta,
    Y aquien le va a gustar la casa, con esa fiera suelta,
    Que no me quieres mas
    que no sirvo pa' na
    que porque no me ido,
    si no me quieres mas
    deja mi vida en paz




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    Mar Roxas joins One-Capiz kick-off campaign

    Manila Bulletin 28 Mar 2025
    ILOILO CITY – Former Senator and Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas joined the kick-off campaign of the One Capiz alliance on Friday ... The One Capiz coalition includes reelectionists Gov.
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    'Most wanted' in Capiz arrested for trafficking, online exploitation

    Sun Star 20 Mar 2025
    AUTHORITIES arrested the ninth most wanted person in the province of Capiz for human trafficking and online sexual exploitation in Pueblo de Panay, Barangay Lawaan, Roxas City, Capiz, at 11.48 a.m.
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