Capiz Bay

Kasadyahan sa Capiz , just like Boracay, there is also a unique sand. A white sand and also beaches where we can  found at Brgy. Libas Roxas City Capiz Philippines.  To went there, it almost take a minutes riding a motor tricycle or you personal vehicle from the  Roxas  going to Capiz  Bay  Resort .The Capiz Bay Resort  is blessed with white sand. Capiz Bay Resort is offers a comforting experience. If you have an stress living, it is a best place to chill out and relax. With clear water, we can enjoy swimming and take a pleasure for boating. This is enjoyable and fitted for the family and also for lovers.  Experience the beauty of   Capiz Bay resort and see the  beauty of  every beautiful scene you see.

             Scenic Capiz Bay Resort at Kasadyahan sa Capiz with its fishponds, private shoreline, its trees, facilities and rustic air-is a real boom to tired minds and limbs. Located in Brgy. Libas, Roxas City, Capiz, it is a mere 15-minute ride from the heart of the city. The fishing area attracts guests who are delighted with the sure catch, hands on, fishing experience. The "hook and cook" your catch theme is one of the resort's popular attractions. The airy and clean cabanas have the best view of the beach where friends and family enjoy a day's treat. Individual air conditioned cottages by the ponds offer homey comfortable accommodation to the visitor. Take a walk along shady trails to the hilltop for a 360 degree view of a laid back Roxas City at Kasadyahan sa Capiz surrounded by water, green hills and purple mountains. The paint-brush sunset at day's end is nature's final salute to a beautiful day well spent at Capiz Bay Resort.

Jamindan, Capiz

Kasadyahan sa Capiz as the town of Jamindan has been under the rule of Spaniards for almost 3 centuries. The place got its name from a tree called "Hamindang" which grow abundantly in the community. This tree grows plentifully along the banks of the river during early days of history. 

              The Municipality of Jamindan is located at the central portion of Panay Island. It is 49.5 kms away from Roxas City, the City Capital of Capiz at Kasayahan sa Capiz. It is bounded on the North by the Province of Aklan, on the Northeast by the Municipality of Mambusao, west by the Province of Antique and on the south by the Municipality of Tapaz.

            In the year 1744, Jamindan was made a Municipal District by then Governor Don Juaquin Dominguez. He then appointed Abao Dungon the native chieftain as the first Captain. Many distinguished leaders were reappointed after Dungon, but the most popular of them all was Kapitan Manuel Orocio who during his reign paived the way in making Jamindan into a municipality in the year 1804. 

            A church made of stone was built in Jamindan under the supervision of the first spanish priest by the name of Father Tomas Palmis in the year 1882. It was said that the first image of the patron saint, San Sebastian came all the way from Spain through the port of Batan. During that time the patron saint was fetch from Batan to Jamindan via long procession of converts and devotees. Since then, every 20th day of January, the feats in honor of the patron saint has been traditionally observed and celebrated. Jamindan became the haven of philippine forces retreating from the Americans during the Philippine-American war. Among the Filipino soldiers who took refuge in Jamindan were Generals Ananians Diokno, Arce, Mariangan and Dulce. The hospitality of the natives enjoyed by Diokno, however, it was during the American regime that marks the gradual changes in the attitude of the people to seek and clamor for progress. A macadam type of road was constructed linking Jamindan to other municipalities and eventually to the provincial capital of Capiz with that clamor from the people. Transportation was then made easy and education among youths was made possible. 

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Municipality of Dumalag, Capiz

Kasadyahan sa Capiz at Dumalag is a 4th class municipality located on the southern part of Capiz Province. It is bounded on the north by the town of the towns of Mambusao and Sigma, on the east by Cuartero and Dumarao, on the south by the province of Iloilo, and on the west by Tapaz and Jamindan. It has a total land area of square kilometers and is politically subdivided into 19 barangays. Dumalag is typical small town in Kasadyahan sa Capiz. People know and great one another by name. Seeking directions to reach the places that brought them to the idyllic town, 35 kilometers from Roxas City. Their source of income came from rice planting and selling vegetable. Their works are farmers, fisherman and vendors. One thing that captivate the Dumalag because they a lot of tourist attraction that they can see.

Suhot Spring

Suhot Spring is one of the many springs in the Municipality of Dumalag. It is famous for its crystal-clear cold water and primitive scenic surroundings. Its water, which is rich in mineral matters, like sulfur, originates from thePanginhira-on Mountain; passing thru a subterranean stream, flow out of bowl-like aperture.

Kasadyahan sa Capiz at Suhot Spring, because of its ideal location, and because of its water with medicinal value ascribed to it, is the mecca of picnickers and vacationers, especially during the summer months.

Municipality of Pilar, Capiz

Pilar, Capiz captivate the Kasadyahan sa Capiz. Pilar is one of the 16 municipalities of the Province of Capiz. Pilar has 24 barangays. It was formerly named Sibala and was later changed into Pilar after its patron saint Nuestra Señora del Pilar. It is the last municipality going east from Roxas City, Kasadyahan sa Capiz. It is located in the northern part of Panay island facing Pilar Bay, the largest and richest fishing ground in the Western Visayas. It is the nearest point from the island of Masbate and the island of Romblon. It is bounded by Pilar Bay; on the south by Lemery and Sara of the Province of Iloilo, on the east by Carles and Balasan, Iloilo Province and in the west by President Roxas. The rural municipality is rich in natural resources such as aquatic and mineral wealth.

Balisong Cave

Approximately one and a half km from the poblacion by jeepneys, tricycles and cars over rough roads: About two years ago,At the Balisong Cave where the Capiz Revolucionarios routed the Spanish soldiers, townspeople discovered earthen pots carved with intricate designs. The cave must have been burial sites of pre-Spanish Filipinos.  This is where the greatest Capiznon hero, Juan Arce of Sigma, Capiz died. At the side of the cave is a spectacular sight of a mountain. A grayish black rock rising up to 200 ft. to the sky: Plants, orchids among them hang from the cliffs, blooming in the summer and filling the air with exotic fragrance.

Tucad Reef

It is 10 kms. along Pilar shoreline.  This is a submarine islet of seashells and corals topped with thin layers of sand. When the tide is low the whole island emerges and with it, shells and corals of different colors – green, red, blue, pink, clear water. From this marine garden, the mountains of Masbate can be seen. Tucat Reef is accessible by a pumpboat or on foot during low tides.

Casanayan

A fishing village where patis and ginamos are made; one finds vast fields of sugarcane, rice and corn on the 3 km road from the highway to this place.  It has a beautiful 3 km stretch of fine gray sand beach fringed with palm trees that neatly line the village as haven for those who seek refuge from the city hassles. Casanayan is a barrio gifted with a bizarre phenomenon – a woman's dead body that refuses to decay. Maria Basanes died at the age of 47 due to a heart attack in 1829. When her body was exhumed ten years after her death, it was found intact and well – preserved which was surprising because her embalming was supposedly good for only 3 days. Now, the dead body is brownish – black, light and hard as wood, stand inside a small hand-me-down coffin. Her forehead has a portion where the skin was peeled off superstitiously by men who believed it could be a lucky charm in fishing.

Hinulugan Falls

One of Kasadyahan sa Capiz highest waterfalls plunges over the brink into a shaded pool.  The waters cascade through three waterfalls among beautiful woodland settings along the way is another gigantic falls, where water magnificently flow from the top of the mountain along gorges and stands of unspoiled timbers.  Its rustling sound can be clearly heard along the road which is more than 200 meters away.  It is located in Brgy. Tabun-acan, Pilar.

Agtalin Shrine

Kasadyahan sa Capiz explore! Considered as the tallest religious icon in the country, Agtalin Shrine is an 80 ft. statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary atop a mountain.  Thousands of devotees attend Mass here every first Saturday of the month.

Tapaz, Capiz

Kasadyahan sa Capiz captivate the Pangilitan Falls. This is the dance of the mountain tribe, the vanishing remnants of pre-Malayan Indonesian immigrants to Panay. The dance retains to this day the original choreography arranged around ancient Indonesian fertility rites.

Pangilatan Falls

Kasadyahan sa Capiz! !!!!

Located in Brgy. Artuz, Tapaz, Capiz is composed of a main waterfalls which has a water drop off of about 81 ft., countless mini falls whose water drop offs are between less than a foot to as high as 7 ft., the total length of which is at least 3.5 kms and could go as far as 8 kms; and a viewing area on the highest point of Brgy. Artuz where one could see the rolling hills and mountains of Tapaz and neighboring towns as far as Calinog, Iloilo in the south and Libacao, Aklan in the north, which could rival the famous chocolate hills of Bohol.

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Culajao Mangrove Eco Park

Kasadyahan sa Capiz visits at  Culajao Mangrove Eco-Park is a quiet place for refreshing and enriching experience with nature. The first mangrove echo park located at Barangay Culajao, Roxas City the capital of the province of Capiz. It is a project of the City Government of Roxas City in partnership with the Katunggan sa Culajao Salbaron Association (KACUSA) Inc. and the PEWS fellows program in Marine conservation. Mangrove Eco-Park in Roxas City Capiz has the distinction of being a community protected mangrove reserve and the only one with in the city Kasadyahan sa Capiz. It stretches within 4.69 hectares and home to diverse marine and mangrove species from the road take a short walk under the shed of mangrove along the way to get to the reception area. The place with nature a Might out in this would relaxing in nipa huts inter connected with at least 100 meter of thrilling pedestrian suspension bridges. the Mangrove Eco-Park provides different size of native nipa huts namely: Huts (Pagatpat) Huts (Api-api) and Huts (Bakhaw) and can host at most 20 persons per native nipa huts, which could accommodate 1 - 2 persons depending in the price rates; it is purely made up of plain bamboo raft and nipa huts for roofing where you can feel and enjoy your stay living with nature. Best for educational tour, family outings and fellowships.

Culajao Mangrove Eco Park is a 15-20 minutes ride away from Roxas City Plaza Kasadyahan sa Capiz, and from the park designated parking area, the group proceeded to the station and boded the floating bamboo ralf that can accommodated 30 person. Manually maneuvered by crews though the aid of the long bamboo the trip to the main station of the Eco park around 25-30 minutes.There was an orientation on how the Eco park was conceptualized and transformed into reality by members of the Katunggan sa Culajao Salbaron association (KACUSA).And also the floating bamboo ralf ride along the river to get closer look of the 19 species of mangrove that serve as habitat for the wide variety of fishes crustaceans, shells,insect etc,and birds species flying around the catching fish. 

Quartero, Capiz

The Municipality of Cuartero belongs to Panay Island. Before the town was a dense forest inhabited by some tropical and man eating animals. Time goes by some settlers accidentally reach the place using the river known as the Panay River by means of their passage.

For so many years, the settlers came by and decided to give the place a name. Binudhian was the first name they gave, followed by a Mapang which they named after a creek. After those two, they changed it again to Fonda which means “founder”.

Agdahanay Festival

 

 

Kasadyahan sa Capiz join Agdahanay Festival at Quartero, Capiz. The Festival is held every 2nd week of June which culminates on the 13th in honor of the town’s patron saint, San Antonio de Padua. This was conceptualized to give due recognition to the Cuarteronhon’s hospitality. “Agdahanay” means inviting and accommodating others. One whole week of fun, revelry, cultural activities and frenzied street dancing are enjoyed by the Cuarteronhon’s. Agdahanay Festival coincides with the annual town fiesta. This is also their way of thanksgiving to Lord God Almighty for all the grace they had received for the whole year that joining also the Kasadyahan sa Capiz. A concelebrated mann is held, then cultural parade follows showcasing the cultural heritage and traditions of Cuarteronhon’.

Having together to join at Kasadyahan sa Capiz! Let's enjoy and have Fun!.

Sapian, Capiz

TALAHONG FESTIVAL

Kasayahan sa Capiz join Talahong festival is a combination of two words – “tala” for “talaba” (oysters) and “hong” from the word tahong (mussels), which are both shellfoods.  Every 1st week of May, Talahong Festival is celebrated as a thanksgiving for  the abundant harvest of talaba and tahong.  During the Talahong Festival, big and meaty mussels and oysters are sold for a low price.  People from the Municipality of Sapian also start dancing along the street in honor of their patron.

Pontevedra, Capiz

Guyum - Guyuman Festival

Kasadyahan sa Capiz at Guyum-guyuman Festival was taken from the town’s old name: “Caguyuman,” meaning anthill. People from nearby municipalities of Pan-ay, Panitan, Maayon and Pres. Roxas would thrive in the market place like swarms of ants for trading. This rich tradition is now a celebration of life and thanksgiving for all “Caguyumanons.”

The town ofin 1853 at the present site of Barangay Sublangon. Formerly the town was a part of Panay, being the first settlement in the Province of Capiz.

Three years after the town leaders decided to transfer the poblacion to its present site because of the accessibility to the mouth and the big and navigable Agbalo River. When General Crespo passed a decree making it an independent town from Panay only in the year 1853.

“CAGUYUMAN” a term descriptive of the Place of “Ants” or “Ant Hill”, the native of the town call that place. This had been because during that time the market days of the town attracted to a very large number of people from the neighboring town and far way places. This people came to town like swarms 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. After the town was established through the request of General Moriones, that was 24 years later. The request was granted 2 years after and Father Gregorio Hermida was the first Spanish Friar found the striking resemblance of the town with that of his hometown in Pontevedra. Henceforth through his influence the town was named “PONTEVEDRA”.

When you are in Pontevedra, you may groove  to the beats as Guyum Tribes do the streetdance as they celebrated the Guyum-Guyuman Festival every month of May.

And also savor the richness and variety of its fishery harvest. Enjoy its One Town One Product (OTOP) commodity which is “BANGUS”.

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Panay, Capiz

Kasadyahan sa Capiz honor the Panay-ayanun. Lingga-anay Festival is the annual Municipal Fiesta of Panay celebrated to pay homage to the Biggest Bell in Asia and to display the town’s rich cultural history together with its vast marine resources. The Festival boasts a one-of-a-kind street dance accompanied not by drum beats but of rondalla, which are the distinct feature of ecotis. The Festival is a milestone in the history of Panay because it highlights the cooperation of the public officials and the residents of the town.

Sapian Capiz

Kasadyahan sa Capiz, Talahong has been derived from two words “talaba” and “tahong”.

 Sapian celebrates the Tilibyugan and Religious Fiesta from July 21 – 26 every year . It has been observed for a few decades with its own distinctiveness in preserving the cultural practice and traditions. The feast is celebrated in honor of the Patron Saint, Saint Anne.

On the other hand, the birth of Talahong Festival was very enormous. It was conceptualized based on entrepreneurial and tourism purposes to trigger the economic growth of the whole town in Kasadyahan sa Capiz.

Hence, showcasing of seafood products particularly the “talaba” and “tahong” is the highlight of the two-day event. It is also the infusion of arts and culture that will serve as a tool in promoting Sapian as its best and provide revenue for the fisherfolks, travel, operators, stakeholders and the local government.

The Municipality of Sapian is one of a coastal town that have an Kasadyahan sa Capiz in the Province. On the northern portion of Sapian is Sapian Bay which covers nine out of ten barangays. Talaba and Tahong are very rich in production in these areas. Since Sapian is abundant with seafood products, it was the initiative of the Local Governement Unit to organize a Talahong Festival (Talaba-Tahong) every 2nd Friday and 2nd Saturday of May each year that promotes the local products as its best.

That is why most of its local products are from marine resources. More then a hundred of fisher folks operates as grower, and this is basically the source of income of most of the people living along the coast.

The basis is not only the capacity of production to supply the market demand, but because the main selling point is the distinct taste compared to talaba and tahong produced from other.

Talahong is conceptualized based on entrepreneur and tourism purposes of showcasing seafood products particularly the tahong and talaba. It is also identified as Sapian’s flagship commodity.