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“Capiznon” is derived from the word kapis, a seashells used to make square panes for windows and the suffix “non” for people. The term refers to the culture, language, and people of Capiz province.
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St. Therese of Avila Parish - Loctugan, Roxas City
Fr. Santiago Losada founded Loctugan, a district of Roxas City, in 1834 but it continued being a part of Capiz (now Roxas City). On June 6, 1840, it was declared a parish by decree of General Lardizabal. However, this decree was annulled because ...
The Revolutionary Uprising in the Ilaya Section of Capiz (1897-1898) by Sarreal D. Soquiño
The excesses of the Spanish colonial regime, compounded with the abuses of the guardia civiles (civil guards), had exacerbated further the miserable lives of the inhabitants of Ilaya (now Capiz)1, located at the northeastern portion of Panay...
Capiz Historical Institute: Initial step to put history in its proper perspective
History is no doubt very important in the life of a nation. In our case, Capiceños, history must be boosted at the local level in order for us to move forward, to progress as a province and as a people. It is said that those who do not try t...
The Battle of Tanza del Norte: 1897 or 1898?
The ‘Battle of Tanza del Norte’ in the town of Panay during the height of the Filipino revolution against the Spanish colonial regime has been viewed by local historians in Capiz as significant. Prof. Leothiny Clavel suggeste...
History of Capiz
According to the folk history gathered by Pedro Monteclaro on Maragtas, there are Ten Bornean Datus’ who settled somewhere in San Jaquin, Iloilo in 1231. They bought the Island (Panay) from the Aeta (the natives) and cultivated the land. They r...
