Monthly Archives: August 2008

PNRC slates August 29 ‘humanity walk’ to mark IHL observance

Roxas City (28 August) – The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) will cap the local observance of the International Humanitarian Law (IHL) Month this August with a “Walk for Humanity” slated here tomorrow, August 29, through the major streets of … Continue reading

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CSC Capiz prepares for 108th Philippine Civil Service anniversary

“Republic Service: Kabalikat ng Bayan sa Panahon ng Paghamon.” Roxas City (28 August) – Various activities are being lined up by the Capiz Council of Personnel Officers (CPPO) for the meaningful celebration of the upcoming 108th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary … Continue reading

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Capiz PNP Cites Another Batch of Awardees

Roxas City (14 August) – Four more police stations received a citation from the Capiz Police Provincial Office (CPPO) during last Monday’s awarding ceremony at Camp Teodorico Apil here.   The awards were given to Roxas City, Sapi-an, Mambusao and … Continue reading

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History of Roxas City

      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 … Continue reading

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CAPTESA Day and TVET Week Celebrated

Roxas City – A yearly one-day celebration of Capiz TESDA Schools Association (CAPTESA) member-schools this city and province of Capiz was held last August 22, 2008 which also coincide with the week-long celebration of Technical-Vocational Education and Training (TVET) of … Continue reading

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Filamer Christian College Celebrates 104th Foundation

 Roxas City – The Filamer Christian College based in this city will be celebrating its 104th Foundation Anniversary Celebration on August 26-29, 2008 with this year’s theme: “FCC @104: Inspired by the Founders’ Legacy, we journey to excellence”.   Filamer … Continue reading

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Roxas City Hymn

ANG BANWA KONG PINALANGGA   Ang banwa kong pinalangga Sa duta sang mga bisaya Nagadulot sing Kapawa Sa buwas damlag sang mga bata Matahum ang kabulakan Matinlo ang kahanginan Pangisda, pangisda, amon pangabuy-anan   Chorus:   Bugal namon tanan ang … Continue reading

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Dagway Sigmahanon Inc.

          Sigma, Capiz  is home to Dagway Sigmahanon Inc., the resident theater of Sigmahanon Foundation for Culture and the Arts, Inc., (SFCAI) and a recipient of the 2004 Gawad Galing Pook (Trailblazing Program). DSI has performed in various performance venues … Continue reading

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