Professional Documents
Culture Documents
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Marianne B. Parohinog
Researcher
Proffesor
October 2018
I. Table of Contents
Introduction
History
Geography
Demographics
1. Inhabitants
2. Religion
3. Language/Dialects
Economy
Culture
Transportation
Notable People
References
Appedixes
II. Introduction
especially Roxas City and its Baranggay, Brgy. Bolo. Local History is the
History is the study of past events which tells a particular subject, place,
research we may be able to learn, understand and seek answers of what is the
ancestors in context and help us shape who we are. Understanding the past can
contribute a lot in the present as said “ History tells the Present. Having
knowledge of the past leads us understanding of our present and help us avoid
The City of Roxas, once known as the municipality of Capiz is the capital of the province
of Capiz.
In 1569, Captain Diego de Artieda who was sent by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi from
Cebu, landed on the town of Pan-ay and proclaimed it as the capital. Later the capital was
moved to its present site upon discovering that the town of Capiz was near the sea where
they can have better docking facilities. The Spaniards saw the long coastal cover and
envisioned a trading and shipping center. Ports were constructed in Libas and later in
Culasi.
In 1590, the Navy of Acapulco, Mexico made Capiz port its arsenal (naval yard) where
they can seek shelter when the sea was rough. Capiz then eventually grew into a bustling
port and several houses of stones were built. The social and political status enjoyed by the
native chieftains of Capiz often resulted in mixed marriages with the Spaniards. The
mestizo descendants became the base of the principalia or influential citizens. Their
privileged positions allowed them to build houses around the favored square of the
In 1746, Capiz was made the seat of the politico-military government, although it was
ecclesiastically controlled by the Bishopric of Cebu. In the latter part of 1795, under
Gobernadorcillo Miguel Bautista, the old road to Baybay Beach was built as an extension
The town of Capiz was frequently attacked by Muslims that in 1814, stone forts at
Baybay Beach (Baluarte) were built through the initiative of Gobernadorcillo Jose
Consolacion.
Capiz became a chartered city on May 12, 1951 through House Bill 1528 sponsored by
Ramon Acuña Arnaldo, the representative of the First District of Capiz. It was approved
by President Elpidio Quirino on April 11, 1951 as Republic Act 608. Consequently, the
town was named Roxas City after her greatest son, President Manuel Acuña Roxas, the
last president of the Commonwealth and the first president of the Philippine Republic.
Originally founded as the town of Capis in 1693, Roxas City is the site of Miguel Lopez
de Legaspi's settlement when he arrived from Cebu. Panay used to be the capital of the
province. Capiz, the name of the province, was the old name of Roxas City. he settlement
was accepted as a visita of the town of Panay. The settlement was originally named El
Puerto de Capiz.
It is a former seat of a royal kingdom during the Indo-Malay era. According to a 1732
census, there were 327 inhabitants. In 1746, Capiz was made the seat of the military
According to a 1760 census, there were 17,683 inhabitants. On May 31, 1847, a Royal
Roxas City was once known as the "Municipality of Capiz" and it became a city on May
12, 1951 with the issuance of the city charter, Republic Act No. 603, with Lorenzo
Arnaldo as its first mayor. This city was named Roxas City in honor of President Manuel
Roxas.
History of Capiz
One enduring legend tells of Balingaangan, Datu Bangkaya’s eldest son, name his
daughters. Anotherersion is based on the story that when the Spaniards to settle in the
area, it was the that the wife of Bangkaya gave birth to twin daughters. Twin in the local
dialect is Kapid but the settling Spaniards adopted the name “Capiz” either due to their
to them. Still, many folks believe that Capiz got its name from “kapis“ or “pios“ – a shell
of the mollusc family that was abandoned in the area during that time.
Centuries before the coming of the Spaniards, Capiz was one of the early settlements of
the Malays. It formed part of the confederation of Madya-as after the Bornean datus
purchased Panay Island from the Negrito King, Marikudo. Panay was divided into three
major districts and the Aklan district, included Capiz, was formally formed in 1223.
During the Spanish Era, Capiz became the second Spanish settlement in the country when
Miguel Lopez de Legaspi entered Pan-ay Town in 1569. On May 8 , 1570, the
Spaniards conquered Pan-ay and consequently district of Aklan under the leadership of
Martin de Goiti. Capiz was created in separate encomienda and later was organized into a
politico–military province in 1716, embracing the neighboring islands of Romblon,
Tablas and Sibuyan.The town of Capiz (now Roxas City) was not the capital of the
province then. The Spaniards moved the capital to its present site when they discovered
that it is near the sea and had better docking facilities for their galleons.
The American established a civil government on April 15, 1901. William Howard Taft
appointed Simplicio Jugo Vidal as its first Municipal President. On May 12, 1951, the
town of Capiz converted into the City of Roxas, named after one of its illustrious and
famous sons the late Pres. Manuel A. Roxas,the first President of the Philippine
Republic. In 1954, by virtue of Republic Act 1414, Aklan was separated from Capiz and
Long time ago, when the wole archipelago of the Philippines was being under the rule of
Spanish Empire, the Spanish Government spread through the Island by deploying their
troops systematically and some of them reach the Island of Panay which consist Iloilo,
They settled here in Kapiz, one day when some of them patrolling barefooted towards the
west about 6 kms of walk they met and old man going to the south. To their curiosity
they asked the old man of what they saw along the road, its like a tall bushes sprouting
everywhere, the old man replied It is called "BOLO" that it looks like a bamboo.
That's the last thing they heard from the old man. Since then 'till now this is the word and
Geography of Capiz
Capiz is a 1st class province of 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 doors.
occupying the northeastern portion of Panay Island, and is one of the five provinces that
compose the Western Visayas region. Mount Nangtud, is the highest mountain in Capiz
with an elevation of 6,800 ft ( 2,073 m) located in the Capiz-Antique border. Other peaks
are Mount Tigas 4,760 ft (1,451m), Mount Agudo 2,736 ft (834m). The province
comprises 473 barangays, 16 municipalities and a city. Roxas City, the provincial capital,
is only 45 minutes away by plane from Manila and is within the routes of major shipping
lines. The Panay River used to be famous for the great number of crocodiles thriving
there. Capiz is bounded by the Sibuyan Sea, the Panay, Loctugan and Ivisan rivers.
Geography of Roxas City
Roxas City is situated just east of the north-central coast of Panay Island with
geographic coordinates of 11°35′ N, 122°45′ E. Its boundaries are: the Sibuyan Sea to the
north, the municipality of Panitan to the south, the municipality of Ivisan to the west, and
the municipality of Panay to the East. It is located 250 nautical miles (460 km) southeast
of Manila and 135 kilometres (84 mi) northeast of Iloilo City(Regional Capital). Travel
The city has a land area of 10,196 hectares (101.96 sq.km.) and a population of 147,738
Among the 47 Barangays of Roxas city, Barangay Bolo is one of the biggest and
cleanest Barangay which is situated in the southern portion from the heart of the city of
Roxas, the neighboring Barangays can be identified as follows; to the north is Brgy.
Lawa-an; and to the south is Brgy. Lanot. It is only 5 kms away from down town Roxas
City. Bolo is ideal for a quiet, retfull amd convenient to live in for it has water and
electrical supply and some irrigation system for farming. Which has the land area of
Total Land Area : 10,196 has. or 101.96 sq. km.
451.6731 Hectares and an
Urban Area : 1,783.1537 has. (17.49%)
Rural Area : 8,412.8463 has. (82.51%)
estimated population of 4,819
Major Land Uses : Agricultural – 3,585.9552
has.
as of 2006, Fishpond – 1805.1641 has. and a vast
Built-up – 1,559.5147 has.
agricultural a. Residential – 1,284.7048 resources.
has.
b. Commercial – 144.7059
has.
c. Industrial – 12.5345 has.
d. Institutional – 117.5695
has.
Soil Type :Mostly Alluvial in Nature
such as Beach Sand
and Hydrosol, Bontog Clay,
San Miguel Sandy Loam and
Luisuiana Clay Loam.
Topography :Mixed Topographic Relief,
majority of the area (65.05%)
belongs to the 0-3% slope
category.
Climate :No pronounced season;
relatively wet from May to
October and dry for the rest of
the year.
Average Rainfall : 177.48 mm. (2006)
Average Temp. : 28.02°C
Relative : Highest – 85% (January)
Humidity : Lowest – 78% (May)
1. Inhabitants
Historians and ethnologists narrowed down to three types of people known to have
Sulod tribe
practice secondary burial, and hunt with blowguns. The Sulod love personal ornaments.
The necklace worn is not only an ornament and a status symbol but also an anting-anting
or amulet.
Based on the 2010 census, the city has a population of 156,197with a density of
1,542.89/km2 (3,996.07/sq mi) people. And reaching up to 200,000 during daytime due
to the influx of people from neighboring provinces from northern Iloilo, to do business,
2. Religion
Roman Catholicism remains influential in the lives of most people living in Capiz
especially in the fields of politics, education and even in their daily personal
Aglipayan Church has a strong minority with 20 percent while other minorities are
Born Again Christians, Iglesia Ni Cristo, Methodists, The Church of Jesus Christ of
others.
3. Langauge / Dialects
There are two main local languages: Capiznon and Hiligaynon. Filipino and English
are also used and understood as the business languages and are widely spoken as second
member of the Visayan language family and the people using it are part of the wider
Visayan ethnolinguistic group, who constitute the largest Filipino ethnolinguistic group.
It is related but often confused with Hiligaynon/Ilonggo, yet it has its own unique
vocabulary and accent, as well as a handful of words unique to the language itself.
Capizeños are of the Malayo–Indonesian ancestry with more than 90% of the
population Catholic. They speak Ilonggo or Hiligaynon dialect, a Visayan dialect that is
widely spoken in the region; although it has a distinctive different accent than that spoken
by the Ilonggos of Iloilo and Negros Occidental. Two types of indigenous people are
found in the hinterlands of the province. The Negritos (popularly known as Aetas
or Atis) live in the mountains. Aetas group together and are now resettled at Mt. Tag-ao,
Tamulalod, in Dumarao. The other indigenous peoples grouping is the Panay Bukidnon
or the Tumandoks who are of Indonesian ancestry. They live in the uplands of
the Municipalities of Tapaz and Jamindan, within the 33,000-hectare military reservation.
They still produce ancient designs on their ornately carved sword handles and sheaths.
They are also noted for the Sinulog, a traditional fertility dance, popularly observed in
VI. Economy
With its 80-kilometer coastline and wide expanse of swampy lands easily converted
into fishponds, Capiz is dubbed as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines". It holds one
of the richest fishing grounds and is a major contributor in the aquamarine industry of the
Philippines. Farming and fishing are the primary sources of income for the people. The
combined natural bounty of land and sea sustain a vibrant food industry. Primary
agricultural raw products are rice, corn, coconut, sugarcane, banana and cut flower.
Apart from a surplus of agricultural products, Capiz is also a major supplier of prawn
and milkfish (bangus). Other agro-industrial harvests include blue marlin, squid, oysters,
shrimp, seaweed, and angel wings. Rich fish ponds attract investors to venture into prawn
culture, prawn feed manufacture, seaweed farming and the distribution and processing of
other marine products. A robust workforce of 445,246 operates with a literacy rate of
92.04%. Its relatively unexplored caves are said to have high deposits of mineral
Roxas City has basically an agri-based economy. Farming and fishing are the major
economic activities which claim 52.87% of the city’s total land area. Although
is the center of trade and commerce not only in the province of Capiz but also in the
The city has a national port, a fishing port and airport. Visitors or transients in the city
could stay at any of the nineteen (19) available accommodation facilities and they could
dine at the twenty-one (21) restaurant and thirty-nine (39) refreshment parlors.
Baranggay Bolo, Roxas city is a agricultural based economy because it is land area,
the major economic activities is farming including rice fields, corns, and root crops.
Telecommunications
services. Communication facilities are catered by the Philippine Long Distance and
Mobile & Sun Cellular. Internet services are also available like PLDT Vibe.
Broadcast communications
Bombo Radyo, DYVR - Radio Agong / RMN - FM.-Star FM, Love Radio, and Radyo
Todo. Television facilities reach the city through Iloilo. However, we have two (2) cable
television provided by Wesfardell Cable Services and the Filvision, Inc. (Altocable). An
Banks
There are more than 60 banking institutions and 116 intermediaries operating in the
province.
Capiz Settlers Cooperative Rural Bank, Inc. – San Roque Ext., Roxas City
Rural Bank of Pilar – Roxas Branch, Teodoro Arcenas Trade Center, Roxas City
Capiz Products
Some popular Capiz shell chips decorating design include gift items, indoor
decoration and outdoor decoration ornaments. Capiz chip-made products range from
lanterns, lamp shades, window pane, chandeliers, curtains, picture panels and frames,
Capiz shell balls, plates, decorative bowls, candle holders, tiles, flower vase, door
hanging chime, soapdish, pendant, globelight, necklace decor, beads, bird cage, floor
lamp holders, faux chandelier, gift boxes, collection item rack and many more.
Bulad or dried fish is a major product. There are several varieties of dried fishes that can
be found in Capiz.
Academy. PETRA Academy serves Korean nationals for an online English tutorial. The
company is located in 3/F JC TIU Building, Corner Burgos Street and Inzo Arnaldo,
Roxas City. Pueblo de Panay township has allotted 7 hectares for Pueblo de Panay
Technopark. The PEZA-approved technopark will house international and national BPO
companies soon.
The city usually exports goods through its national port and the port of Iloilo.
Exported good are mostly agricultural and marine products like rice, corn, copra, kapis
shells, green mussels or “tahong”, oyster or ‘talaba”, dried fish, prawns, crabs ans
shrimps.
Business Opportunity
Roxas City has basically an agri-based economy. Farming and fishing are the
major economic activities which claim 52.87% of the city’s total land area. Although
is the center of trade and commerce not only in the province of Capiz but also in the
The city has a national port, a fishing port and airport. Visitors or transients in the
city could stay at any of the nineteen (19) available accommodation facilities and they
could dine at the twenty-one (21) restaurant and thirty-nine (39) refreshment parlors.
Tourist Spots
Capiz Bay Resort – this fishing area attracts guests through its sure catch, hands on,
fishing experience. The “hook and cook your catch” theme is one of the resort’s popular
attractions.
Mantalinga Island – ideal diving spot for scuba divers and a perfect rotunda for sailboat
(dilayag) and kayaking contests. This island was also nicknamed as “Good Luck Island”
due to the belief of the local fishermen that it gives them luck every time they go out to
fish after they wrote the name of their boat at the side of the island.
Culajao Mangrove Eco Park – perfect for educational tours, weekend trips and excursions
or for a simple family picnic. It stretches within 4.69 hectares and is the home of the
diverse marine and mangrove species. They have several packages for tours that include a
bamboo raft (banca) ride along the river to get a closer look of the 19 species of
mangroves that serve as habitats for a vast variety of fishes, crustaceans, mollusks, and
shells. Listen to a live composo about Mangroves and Culajao. Watch the herons and
VII. Culture
Capiz is known for its trademark product, the brilliant Capiz shell, used in windows,
lanterns, decorations, vases, etc. The Capiz shell has a luster similar to mother of pearl
shells.
Hymn
The province has an official hymn, "O, Capiz", written in Capiznon by Charmaine
Folk Dances
Capiz is one of the places in the Philippines that contributed a lot in Philippine
folk dancing. The province alone has 19 Visayan folk dances such as "Tinolabong",
People in Roxas City are known for their bayanihan spirit, hospitality and sharing.
These qualities are generally depicted in the various festivals of the different
Our Lady Of Immaculate Conception. The fitting description of this festival is a “fete of
faith and thanksgiving through the joyful celebration of the Capiznon way of life“.
Festivals
Saot Capiz - A cultural presentation - The First Capiz Dance Season held every
Sinadya sa Halaran - Is a merging of the Roxas City Fiesta "Sinadya" and the
of the patroness of Roxas City which is the Immaculate Conception and a thanksgiving. It
literally means "Joy in Sharing and Thanksgiving". Rituals and festivities include
fireworks, grand parades, fluvial processions, fair and food festivals, street dancing, and
exhibits.
Pangahaw Festival - A thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest by the Indigenous
Peoples of Jamindan.
anthill, a name distinct for ants' house was once a part of the municipality of Pan-ay
mainly because of its abundant natural resources both from the coastal and upland areas.
People from the nearby municipalities of Panay, Panitan, Maayonand President Roxas,
would thrive in the market place like swarm of ants for trading. This rich tradition is now
Talahong Festival - Talaba and tahong is very rich in production in these areas.
More than a hundred fisherfolk live along the coast. Since Sapian is abundant with
seafoods, it was the initiative of the Local Government Unit to organize a Talahong
Festival (Talaba-Tahong) every 2nd Friday and 2nd Saturday of May that promotes the
local products.
week of December in commemoration of the founding of the city followed by the Diwal
Festival signifying the city's importance as the country's "Seafood Capital" along with the
Aswang Festival that symbolizes the rich heritage of myth and folklore in the province.
There used to be two separate and distinct festivals, the Halaran ("Offering") and the
Sinadya ("Celebration"), the latter celebrated by the Province of Capiz and the other by
the City of Roxas. The Halaran used to be held at the same time as the Feast of the
Immaculate Conception, which was celebrated by the Immaculate Conception
Metropolitan Cathedral. However, considering the huge costs of holding two festivals in
a year, the two festivals were merged, with both the Province of Capiz and the City of
Diwal Festival. The Roxas City Seafood Festival is held to commemorate and
promote the resurgence of the Angel wing clam or diwal, which neared extinction until
VIII. Transportation
Air
Roxas Airport is an airport serving the general area of Roxas City, the provincial
capital. The airport is classified as a Class 1 principal airport, by the Civil Aviation
Authority of the Philippines. Roxas Airport has 3 flights daily and 4 flights on selected
days courtesy of Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific and Tiger Air Philippines.
Land
The primary transportation vehicle used in Roxas City and other municipalities in
Capiz is the tricycle. Travel between municipalities is typically by jeepney, vans and
Ceres operated buses. "Capiz Cab", the city's taxi that plies Roxas City and the 16
municipalities of the Capiz. Capiz Cabs are the first receipt-issuing taxis in the
Philippines apart from those operating out of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport.
Sea
Inter and provincial mobility of residents and their cargo is serviced by vans, buses
and jeepneys. Sea transportation (cargo vessel) is served by Moreta Lines plying the route
of Roxas to Manila. Roll On-Roll Off (Ro-Ro) are served by two (2) shipping companies
namely Super Shuttle Roro 2 and 2GO to fetch passengers from Roxas City to Batangas
Cityvia Odiongan, Romblon. Inter-island shipping is also served from Roxas City to the
following locationns such as: Balud, Masbate; Mandaon, Masbate; Sibuyan Island,
Politics
representative for the south district of Manila on the Democratra party ticket. He became
Manuel Roxas II, Philippine Senator, grandson of President Manuel Roxas and
Congressman
Sports
Mac Belo, basketball player. A son of aCapiznon from Pan-ay, Capiz who
migrated to Cotabato.
Jose Maxian, World Boxing Council (WBC) champion in the super featherweight
International Youth
Glenn Peter Yap, shooting forward and number 8 overall pick of Alaska Aces in
Gina Alajar, actress and director. She was born in Lanot, Roxas City, Capiz.
Barbie's Cradle.
she has also been known as Margie Morán Róxas and later as Margie Morán Róxas De
Floirendo or simply Margie Morán. She was the last Philippine representative to the Miss
Universe Pageant to bring home the crown until Pia Alonzo Wurtzbach 42 years later in
2015.
finalist.
Sharmaine Arnaiz was born Sharmila Velasco Pribhdas-Shahani to an Indian
father and a mother from Legaspi St., Roxas City. She has a younger sister who is also an
actress named Bunny Paras and their mother is the sister of the mother of Patrick Garcia
Jovita Fuentes, Dubbed the First Lady of Philippine Music. The first female
Media
Medicine
Capiz
Social sciences
Josepha Abiertas, feminist and lawyer was born and raised in Capiz.
Brgy. Councilors:
SK Chairman:
Baranggay Kagawad:
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