Capiz is a 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. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north. CaptivatingCapiz is known for its mother-of-pearl shells that have the same name and are used for decoration, making lampshades, trays, window doors, etc.. Capiz is known for a popular local myth of Aswang, a generic name for ghouls, monsters and witches.
Capiz became the second Spanish settlement after Cebu when Captain Diego de Artienda, sent by Legaspi landed in the town of Pan-ay and proclaimed it the capital of the province. The capital was then moved to the present location of Roxas City. Capiz become popular because one of our senators Mr. Mar Roxas became here. He proudly take our province.
Capiz became the second Spanish settlement after Cebu when Captain Diego de Artienda, sent by Legaspi landed in the town of Pan-ay and proclaimed it the capital of the province. The capital was then moved to the present location of Roxas City. Capiz become popular because one of our senators Mr. Mar Roxas became here. He proudly take our province.
Capiz is located on a small island formed by the Panay and Banica rivers. The Panay river used to be famous for the great number of alligators thriving there. The soil is poor in the northern part of the island and is most productive only in the southern part. Capiz is bounded by the Mindoro sea, the Panay, Loctugan and Ivisan rivers.
Roxas City has many tourist pots like olotayan, baybay beach, mantalinga beach, suhot of dumalag capiz and many more.
Roxas City celebrates "Sinadya sa Halaran" during Dec. the birthday of our Virgin Mama Mary that is the Cathedral in Roxas City.