Captivating Capiz (Panay, Capiz)

The Historical Battle in Pan-ay

 Panay Capiz was the center of the first act of revolt against the Spaniards in the Province of Capiz . This was headed by General Esteban D. Contreras, where the first battle happened on May 3, 1897 at Sitio Tadiao, Barangay Linateran near a junction road going to Barrio Agojo. The Insurectos on the Agraviados were under the command of Col. Pascual Barza.

The Pan-ay Church has three towering altars which display antique Images The altar Frontals are made of hard wood delicately engraved and sculptured with ornamental designs. Wood and Ivory images, old chalice, mainfrance, chasuibles sewn with gold thread, precious stones and silver plates are among the priceless treasures of the Parish.

Our Vision

“Historic Pan-ay as the Visayan center of Agri-Fishery resources flourishing trade and industry, developed tourism potential with basic services accessible to an empowered citizenry as partners of the government in preserving ecological diversity.

Our Mission

Proud of its Cultural Heritage, Pan-ayanons will maximize potential of agrifishery resources, encourage private sector investments, pursue tourism development, alleviate social condition, foster strong Community participation for economic and ecological security.

The Biggest Catholic Church Bell in Asia

Atop the five-storey belfry is a gigantic bell whose booming sound can be heard eight kilometers radious. It is seven feet in height and diameter weighing 10.4 tons. The Spanish Curate from 1844 to 1886 Father Jose Beloso cast the Bell from out of 70 sacks of coins collected from the townspeople through a quota system Each Cabeza de Barangay and well-off Families were required to donate one sacks of coins or at least one half of It. The bell was Completed on December 12, 1878 There were also eight smaller bells to echo the different celebrations and solemnities of the Church.

1878 built Pan-ay Church has the Largest Bell in Southeast Asia made from 70 Sacks of coins and measuring Seven feet in diameter Suhoton Caves in Jamindan a Complex of 300 Caverns many still unexplored. Caves are also found in Pilar Suhot and Igang.

This is just how to Captivating Capiz Bewithching Smile of the people of Capiz the Capiz disarmed the the tourist with her Fascinating Smile of the people of Capiz

Visit the Roxas City Capiz For how you could be Captivating Capiz the people her in Capiz he loved and respective for there hospitality approach to the tourist. the beautiful spot here and also we loved the Seafood because Capiz is know us the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. So what are your waiting for come and Captivating Capiz Now….