Kasadyahan sa Capiz "Town to Town Visit" - IVISAN

IVISAN

Municipality of Ivisan

The Municipality of Ivisan is consider as the smallest municipality here in Capiz. And even though it is a small one, the municipality of Ivsian is also active in saving mother earth and preventing the cleanliness of the said municipality. Infact, it is also consider as one of the cleanest municipality.

In the year of 2008, the municipality of Ivisan received two awards that serves as evidence that the municipality of Ivisan is a cleanest municipality together with the other municipalities in Capiz, in the “Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran” .

The Spanish government helped Ivisanon to have there own name for their village. It’s because ,the people who lived here long time ago has the principal livelihood of fishing, and every time they fish, they always told to their company that “let’s go and catch some ibis!”, this helped the Spaniards to established a name of “Ibisan” to the said village. But later on, the Spanish scholars have a preference of the letter “B” to “V”, they used to change the name “Ibisan” to “Ivisan” which was more convenient and agreed by the residents of the village and the Spanish government. This how the name of Ivisan started.

The Municipality of Ivisan has an interesting history for it’s own good. Before it became a third class municipality, the forefathers or the ancestors experienced a lot of things and events. But they overcome it because of the great faith, perseverance and a very good leadership of their leader.

But because of the said qualities of the residents who live in this municipality, the municipality of Ivisan became progressive and successful for having a good establishments and having a responsible citizens. There are a lot of higher government officials of the different municipalities in Capiz and in the whole Republic of the Philippines as well help the municipality of Ivisan to become a stable one.

Kasadyahan sa Capiz "Town to Town Visit" - MAAYON

MAAYON

As to the origin of the name of Maayon not much has been written about it, but folks speak of several versions and one among those considered most popular was when a group of Spanish soldiers while pursuing the insurrectus, discovered a settlement near the bank of the river. Finding the people to be hospitable and nice, they asked for the name of the place. Since the natives did not understand the Spanish language, they assumed that what the Spaniards were asking for what is the status of the harvest  for them it was harvest time. The natives answered "Mango man". So the Spaniards named the settlement "El Pueblo de Maayo". Thus, the name Maayon was derived from that word and to this very day, it is known as such.Maayon first became a town during the early American era. However, during the Cadastral Survey, it was reverted to a barrio status under the Municipality of Pontevedra. For nearly half a century, the residents fought hard and long for its restoration to a separate and distinct entity. Their untiring efforts were empty rewarded when in 1995, Carmen Dinglasan Consing,  representative of the first District of the Province of Capiz field House Bill No. 2098 in the lower chamber of Congress. Senator Justinano S. Montaño sponsored and steered the bill until its approval. Finally on March 30, 1955 President Ramon Magsaysay signed the bill re-creating the lot Municipality of Maayon, Capiz in a ceremony held in Malacañan. 

            The "New Municipality" included eight barrios then, namely, Maayon, Fernandez, Pi4a, Balighot, Batabat, Guia, Tuburan and Canapian Sur. Now it has thirty two (32) barangays. 

            The ceremony was attended by a large delegation from Capiz. The President also signed the appointment of the following officials of the new town: Rael Declaro; Ernesto Diaz. Vice Mayor; Marcelo Diaz, Felomino Comoro, Damaso Deocampo, Ambrosio Dumagpi, Agustin Barruela, and Marcelo Delfin, Councilors. These official, have gone back to their Maker. 

            Also present during the historic signing of Republic Act No. 1203 were Representative Godofredo Ramos, Judge and Mr. Rafael Dinglasan, Sr., Judge Antonio J. Beldia , Romeo Arceño, Gabriel Borres and his two sons Roberto and Athos, Mamerto Dadula. Most of the wives of the officials of the town also witnedded the memorable occasion. 

            Among the town's first officials were: Uldarico Dieta, Secretary: Amado S. Almalbis, Treasurer: Ponciano Declaro, Judge: Diosdado Borres, Chief of Police; and Dr. Alejandro Orosco, Rural Health Physician. Also Dr. Manuel Buenvenida who was then Rural Health Physician for Pontevedra took charge of the health problems of the new town until his transfer to Pres. Roxas Dr. Ricardo A. Dasal replaced him. It was not until a year later, in 1956, when a regular and the first Rural health Physician was appointed. Rev. Fr. Crisogono Dequiña was then parish priest.

             Rafael M. Declaro who was also the first elected official of the town during its first election in November 1955 won with less than 200 majority over Atty. D. Artagnan D. Roxas. He relinquished the Mayorship to his running mate-Prudencio L. Alovera - when he assumed the position of municipal judge of the same town. The late Mayor Alovera served from April 17, 1957 to 1971 - the longest term in the 25-year existence of the municipality. Alovera did not seek re-election in 1971, In 1972, Bertile D. Comoro, fresh from college, ran won against the late Jose Diaz III. Comoro serves as the third executive of the town. Until Feb. 1986. When Pres. Corazon C. Aquino won through People's Power, she appointed Jose Diaz, Jr. as an offer in charge of the office of the Mayor from Feb.. 1986-March, 1986. His appointment as a Board Member has been approved after one Month of Service. Rolando L. Eleazar then take charge the office. The following are the past & present Municipal Officials.

Kasadyahan sa Capiz "Town to Town Visit" - PRESIDENT ROXAS

PRESIDENT ROXAS

President Roxas was originally the small community of Lutod-Lutod, Barrio Aranguel in the old town of Pilar. Sitio Lutod-Lutod was a cogonal and shrubby area where a variety of trees, game birds and animals abound. Inhabitants in this area are minimal, “less than what your fingers could count” according to stories. During the heyday of sugar production in Visayas, it was discovered that the plains of Lutod-Lutod where very suitable for sugar cane plantation. In 1924, the first sugar mill was installed right at the side where the Central Azucarera de Pilar (now Capiz Sugar Central) now stands. Elizalde and Co. acquired the sugar mill which improved production and became one of the biggest sugarcane producers in the Philippines.

The burgeoning sugar industry resulted to rapid influx of population in Sitio Lutod-Lutod. The inhabitants were either employers or workers of the sugar central and the sugarcane haciendas. The progress of the sugar industry also gave rise to the emergence of the small-scale industries, merchants and retailer groups. Eventually, Lutod-Lutod became a big community and a stable source of income for the municipality of Pilar.

Former Pilar Mayor Don Braulio M. Patricio, Jr. whose wife was the talented Bonifacia Roxas, cousin of President Manuel A. Roxas, initiated the creation of a separate town. Through the help of his compadres Tio Feling Asis and Sebastian Corro and his nephew, Attorney Pacifico Patricio Pacis, mobilized the people’s initiative petitioning the creation of the municipality of President Roxas. From 1948-1949, the Municipal Resolution separating President Roxas from Pilar was intensely debated until finally affirmed and approved by the Town Council in 1949.

In congress, Representative Ramon Arnaldo and Senator Oscar Ledesma co-sponsored the House Bill creating a new municipality from the territories of Sitio Lutod-Lutod, Barrio Aranguel and the neighboring coastal and mountain barrios in the area. On June 14, 1949 by virtue of the enactment by the joint session of the Congress and the Senate of the Philippines. Republic Act 374 was signed into law by Philippine President Elpidio Quirino, making the sitio as the new Municipality of President Roxas. The municipality was named in honor of President Manuel A. Roxas (a renowned Capiceño) and was officially inaugurated on November 30, 1949. RA 374 provides for “…the conversion of sitios into barrios and its separation from the municipality of Pilar. The barrios include Aranguel, Culilang, Pandan, Pinamihagan, Quiajo, Sangkal, Pondol, Marita, Madulano, Jaboyana (now Viscaya), Cabugcabug, Goce, Badiangon, Bayuyan, Agbolo (now Manoling), Ibaca and Elizalde (Poblacion)”. The seat of government was placed at Barrio Elizalde in the Poblacion, which was the former Sito Lutod-Lutod. Barrio Carmencita, Cubay, Sto. Niño and Pantalan were later created. Barrio Hanglid was created after 1970.

Today, President Roxas has become one of the more vibrant and active towns in the Province of Capiz. President Roxas is an agricultural community which is proud of its heritage, culture and its people.

Kasadyahan sa Capiz "Town to Town Visit" - PANITAN

PANITAN

The Panit-ananons inherent their genetic appearance from their Malay ancestors particularly from the brothers DALHOG and DANAO who were supposed to be the founders of the Municipality of Panitan in the year 1621.

Danao got married to Masiid and Dalhog to married Capanang. These family names are still present in the Municipality of Panitan, however not carried by their offspring but have turn into names of three sitios and a lagoon close to the Poblacion center.

The original settlement of Panitan is located at Sitio Capul-an, near the Danao Lake. It was merely behind the coming of the Spanish colonizers that the municipality center was then transferred to where it is currently located.

Traditions notify how the town got its name. The majority acknowledged traditions that tell of a crowd of Spaniards passed by a group of locals peeling the barks off the tree apparently to be dried up for firewood. The Spaniards asked, “Como se llama este lugar? Believing that they were asked what they were doing, they answered back with no hesitations, P A N I T A N, that means to peel off. From then on, PANITAN became the official name of the community as listed by the Spanish overlords.

But for historians like Fr. Juan Fernandez, O.S.A. in his “Monografias De Los Pueblos De La Isla De Pan-ay”, the word “Panitan” comes from a local fish called “Apnit” (Annona rufa), which is plenty in the town like in the usual discussion: “Pacain ca? Paapnitan ako” (are you going to serve a meal? I want Apnit). By the passing of word Paapnitan had become by word and at all period it has been said by the group so that when the Spaniards came they adopted it and make it Panitan due to the intricacy on their part to say the word Paapnitan.

Today Panitan is one of municipality serving its constituents to the fullest. With our Vision , “ A self- reliant, progressive community capable of giving opportunities to its people in unleashing their full potential towards empowerment, dedicated to the preservation of its culture and the promotion of a balanced ecology through complimentary people government partnership” , we believe that we are trekking the right path towards total improvement of the Municipality of Panitan.

Kasadyahan sa Capiz "Town to Town Visit" - PONTEVEDRA

Pontevedra

Pontevedra is a 3rd class coastal municipality located on the eastern part of Capiz Province.It is bounded on the north by the town of Panay and the Jintotolo Channel,on the east by the town of President Roxas,on the south by Maayon, and on the west by Panitan.It has a total land area of 133 square kilometers and is politically subdivided into 26 barangays(6 coastal and 20 upland).

Main source of livelihood is fishing and farming.The production and processing of Bangus or milkfish is the town's One town One Product commodity. Every 15th day of May each year,the town celebrates the Guyum-guyuman Festival showcasing the unique culture of the town's people especially the Guyum Tribe.

History

          In 1853, the town Pontevedra was established at the present site of Barangay Sublangon. Formerly this town was a part of Panay, being the first settlement in the province of Capiz. Only in the year 1853 when General Crespo passed a decree making it independent town from Panay. Three years after, the town leaders decided to transfer the Poblacion to its present site because of the accessibility to the mouth of the big and navigable Agbalo river. The natives of the town call the place “Caguyuman”, a term descriptive of the place of ants or “ant hill”. This has been so because during that time the market days of the town attracted very large number of people from neighboring town and far away places. These people came to town like swarm of ants, on foot, bullcarts in bancas and sailboats. Hence the name was “Caguyuman” The name was changed to Pontevedra when the town has its own independent parish. That was 24 years later, after the town was established through the request of General Mariones. The request was granted two years after and Father Gregorio Hermida was the first Spanish Friar to take charge of the town parish. This Spanish Friar found the stiking resenblance of the town with that of his hometown in Pontevedra, spain. Henceforth through his influences the town was named PONTEVEDRA.

           Captivating Capiz-PONTEVEDRA MUNICIPALITY In history as of this present time, according to the people there, Pontevedra before known  as“CAGUYUMAN” meaning a group of people. Because during the day of monday and friday time ago until now people from their defferent Barangays, are going to the market on that days. Bringing their products and exchanging for others products. Like, dried fish, fresh fish, shrimps, crabs, other sea shells and etc. The people who lived at the seas and pound’s “tubigan” exchange their products to the people who live in the farm “patag”. Like leafy vegetables, squash, beans, okra and other vegetables found in the farm here in Capiz and also different fruits like bananas, guava, jackfruit, papaya, melon and other seasonal fruits. The market will become crowded on that days, monday and friday.The municipality of Pontevedra is rich in land and agricultural resources; its relatively flat and hillylands is good for farm products from rice, sugarcane and corn. On the other hand, its coastal area produces majority of cultured-aqua products in the province. To date, Pontevedra is being identified as one of the District Agro-Industrial Centers (DAICs) in the Province of Capiz with confirmation of the Regional Development Council VI.

            The Municipality of Pontevedra celebrates the “Guyumguyuman Festival during the month of May. There purpose is to promote and exhibit their defferent products and most the seafoods in their municipality.Capiz is said as a seafood capital of the Philippines and Municipality of Pontevedra is the part of it! Theres a lot of products from seas, all sea shells and big fresh fishes, crabs different kinds of shrimps octopus etc. They have also places that could attract for their visitors or tourist as well.They have many beautiful beaches that are located in defferent place in pontevedra. You ca enjoy watching the beauty of natural resources like trees, at the seas side and rivers. Pontevedra also have a beautiful and unique resort named “VILLA CONSORCIA” the located at the malag-it Pontevedra capiz.  

Kasadyahan sa Capiz "Town to Town Visit" - PANAY

PANAY

The town originally called Bamban 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. 1566 was the year the Spaniards arrived in the island of Panay and became the second Spanish settlement in the country next to Cebu.

Miguel Lopez de Legazpi transferred the Spanish settlement from Cebu to Panay in 1569 due to the lack of food. The town was formally founded in 1572 (1581 according to Jorde), although by that time Legazpi had moved the capital of the Philippines, further north, to Manila. Fr. Bartolome de Alcantara was named the prior of the town with Fr. Agustin Camacho as assistant. A prosperous town due to trade, Pan-ay became capital of captivating Capiz for two centuries, until Capiz was named capital. The town name was eventually given to whole island. After 1607, Fr. Alonso de Méntrida, noted for his linguistic studies and Visayan dictionary became prior. In the 18th century, Pan-ay was famous for its textile industry which produced a cloth called suerte and exported to Europe. In the 19th century, Don Antonio Roxas, grandfather of Pres. Manuel Roxas, opened one of the largest rum and wine distilleries in the town. The Augustinians held the parish until 1898, when administration transferred to the seculars.

The first church was built before 1698 when it is reported that a typhoon had ruined it. In 1774, Fr. Miguel Murguía rebuilt the church, but it was later damaged by a typhoon on 15 January 1875. Fr. Jose Beloso restored the church in 1884. The church is best known for its 10.4 ton bell popularly called dakong lingganay (big bell). The bell was cast by Don Juan Reina who settled in Iloilo in 1868. Reina who was town dentist was also noted as a metal caster and smith. The bell was cast at Pan-ay from 70 sacks of coins donated by the townspeople. The bell was completed in 1878. It bears an inspiring inscription which translated reads: “I am God’s voice which shall echo praise from one end of the town of Pan-ay to the other, so that Christ’s faithful followers may enter this house of God to receive heavenly graces.”

PANAY HERITAGE:

• Sta. Monica Church - the structure was first built during the 1690s but was completely destroyed by a fierce typhoon in January 1768. The current church was re-built in 1774 through the efforts of Fr Miguel Murgia only to be severely damaged during typhoons in 1874 and 1875. the church was built by Fr. Miguel Murguia in 1774 and it was heavily damaged by a typhoon on January 17, 1875. Under the supervision of Fr. Jose Beloso, the current church was built rebuilt in 1884. By virtue of the National Historical Institute Resolution No. 3, the church was declared as a national historical landmark in 1997. The church is built in the Filipino Colonial Baroque style with Neo-Classical influence, is a grand structure of coral stone that is 70 meters long, 25 meters wide and 18 meters high. The walls are 3 meters (or about 10 feet) thick and the floor is covered with marble.. The pediment cascades gracefully down. The façade is ornamented with swags of flowers, niches and statuary. The bell tower to the left of the façade is simple in contrast to the façade. It base is planned as a quadrilateral but its upper stories are octagonal with the two sides longer than the other. To the church was attached an L-shaped convento, which had been ruined. Remnants of the covento have been incorporated into the present modern convento. Behind the church are remnants of a wall, which according to town lore was once a fortification. Attached to the sacristy is a large storage room, now converted into a Blessed Sacrament chapel.The interior was formerly divided into a central nave with flanking aisles, but in recent years, the wooden posts that marked the divisions were removed to improve sight lines to the altar. The wooden choir loft was also removed because it was damaged by termites, so were the wooden floors of the bell tower. In place the tower has an independent steel stairway that leads to the topmost floor. This floor has been reconstructed in reinforced concrete with coral stone facing. The roof of the church, already damaged by a storm in 1984 and subsequently repaired, was already in a dilapidated condition in 2000. Its wood work was rotten and was in danger of collapsing. The woodwork and roof have been replaced by a steel and galvanized iron structure. The church retains much of its original floor: terra cotta tiles, white marble and black slate as accents and for the sanctuary. The church has three altars in Baroque style. The retablo of the central altar has been painted over in silver and gold enamel, however, the side altars have hardly been touched and probably represent the original colors of the woodwork—primaries of blue, red, green, orange with gold leaf accents. These altars are unique for Latin inscriptions carved on roundels set in its reed thin columns. Behind Gospel side altar are remnants of decorative painting, also done in brilliant primaries.

• Dako nga Lingganay (Big Bell) - holds the record as the biggest Christian Bell in Asia. It was cast from seventy (70) sacks of gold coins donated by the townspeople. The bell measuring 7 feet in diameter, 5 feet in height and over 10 metric tons was completed in 1878 by Doc Juan Reina, a town dentist and noted blacksmith.

• Calle Revolución - the second oldest street in the Philippines after Calle Colon in Cebu City.

• Paseo de Evangelizacion 1566 - can be found in the town plaza and was erected through the efforts of Rev. Msgr. Benjamin F. Advincula. 1566 was the year the Spaniards arrived in the island of Panay and became the second Spanish settlement in the country next to Cebu.

• Fuente de Vida - is an old Spanish well that was restored and is now one of the major places to visit in Panay. The well is made of coral stones just like the church and was a source of water during the Spanish era.

Kasadyahan sa Capiz Festival

Kasadyahan sa Capiz presents:

SINADYA SA HALARAN FESTIVAL

Immaculate Concepcion Metropolitan Cathedral

The Sinadya sa Halaran Festival is the joint festival of the City of Roxas and the Province of Capiz. It is a mixed festival in that it is celebrated for both cultural and religious reasons. It is celebrated every first weekend of December in commemoration of the Feast of the Virgin of the Immaculate Concepcion who also happens to be the patroness of the City of Roxas. Sinadya sa Halaran boasts of colorful activities like the grand parade of festivals, the fluvial parade, the lighted river floaters. There is also the traditional seafood festival and the grand pyrotechnic display.

Sinadya sa Halaran is one of Roxas City’s most important annual events and is fusion of two festivals – "Sinadya" (City) and "Halaran" (Province) which literally means joy in sharing and thanksgiving. It is celebrated on December 4-8 to commemorate the religious activities that embody the true Capiceño spirit. The highlights of the celebration are the Dancing Parade, ”Higantes”, Fluvial Parade, Fireworks display, Mutya sa Halaran beauty pageant, Coronation of the Fiesta Queen, and Agri-Aqua Trade Fair.

Mga Pangunahing Gawain

Halad sa Kasimanwa

Tampok sa Halad sa Kasimanwa ang pagbibigay ng bawat kalahok sa pagdiriwang ng kanilang maaaring ibahagi para sa kapwa Capiznon. Maaaring ito ay pera, kagamitan para sa eskwela, mga damit, libreng pagpapakain para sa mga batang kalye, at iba pa.

Pasundayag Capiznon

Sa Pasundayag Capiznon ay ipinapamalas ang iba't ibang piyesta ng lahat ng bayan at lungsod sa Capiz. Kinatatampukan ito ng pagpapamalas ng uri ng pamumuhay sa lungsod ng Roxas sa pamamagitan ng makukulay na pananamit at masayang pagpaparada at pagsasayaw. Ginaganap ito sa mga pangunahing kalsada ng Roxas kung saan nagkakaroon ng parada at sayawan. Sa hapon naman ay ginaganap ang programang kultural sa Capiz gym.

Prosesyon sa Suba

Prosesyon sa Suba

Ang Ilog ng Panay ang isa sa pinakaimportanteng anyo ng tubig sa lungsod ng Roxas. Tuwing panahon ng Sinadya sa Halaran ay pinagtitibay ang halaga nito sa sosyal, ekonomikal at relihiyosong aspeto ng buhay ng mga Capiznon, sa pamamagitan ng isang prusisyon.

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Duag Capiznon

Ipinaparada ang mga produkto ng Capiz sa pamamagitan ng malalaking imahe o higantes. Nilalahukan ito ng mga opisyal ng mga lalawigan, lungsod at bayan na sakop ng Capiz, mga pampubliko at pribadong paaralan sa Roxas, mga barangay at ilang mga organisasyon. Pagkatapos ng parada ay inilalagak ang mga higantes sa Roxas City Plaza hanggang ika-8 ng Disyembre, o sa araw ng pagtatapos ng pagdiriwang.

Bugsay, Bugsay!

Ang Bugsay, Bugsay ay isang paligsahan ng karera ng mga bangka. Ipinapakita nito ang kahalagahan ng bangka sa buhay at komersyo noong unang panahon sa Capiz.