Category Archives: History
The Multiple Names of the People of Capiz
by Leothiny Clavel The people of Capiz Province predominantly belong to the brown race. Initially, they were a blend of the indigene, the Negrito, the Indonesian and the Malay, but later the Arab, Chinese, Spanish, American and other races modified … Continue reading
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Position Paper of Book Project Services for Family Saga on the Proposed “Liberation of Capiz” Holiday
(Sent thru Email, December 16, 2010) We, the officers of Book Project Services for Family Saga, would like to state that it was only the town proper of Capiz (now Roxas City), and not the province of Capiz, that was … Continue reading
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Capiz Historical Institute: Its Inception
By: Sarreal D. Soquiño-CHI Incorporator The need to promote the study of the Capisnon history and culture has now become an urgent task. The continued research and interpretation of our local history will lead us to understand fully … Continue reading
64th Anniversary of the Liberation of Panay and Romblon
March 18 has been declared a non-working special holiday in the islands of Panay and Romblon including the cities of Iloilo and Roxas in line with the commemoration of the 64th anniversary of the liberation of Panay and Romblon. The … Continue reading
Proclamation No. 1728: Feb. 23, Special Holiday for All Schools in observance of the 23rd Anniversary of the EDSA Power Revolution
February 23 was declared as a Special Holiday in all schools nationwide. This declaration was based on the Proclamation No. 1728 signed by the Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita as ordered by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. According to Sec. Ermita, this special … Continue reading
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THE CAPIZEÑOS: March of Excellence
And since the character of Capizeños has been molded through the years in the crucible of excellence, Capiz and Capizeños have nowhere to go but on the top of the heap, so to speak. In her universally acclaimed magnum … Continue reading
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 island, Philippines. … Continue reading
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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. … Continue reading
