Churches and Religious Shrines in Capiz

The origin of its name roots back to the time when the Spaniards came to Aklan in 1570. It so happened that Datu Bankaya's wife gave birth to a twin daughters. In their local language, twin means 'Kapid', which the Spaniards adopted and later on called the province “Capis”.

Agriculture is the major industry in the province. Palay, corn, coconut and vegetables are the major crops. The island has rich fishing grounds making it the country's seafood center. Their fish products include blue marlin, tuna, milkfish, prawns, shrimps, seaweeds, angel wings, squid and oysters. Fish sauce or Patis is also produced here as an added income.
Many ancient traditions of Capiz still linger in the culture of Capizenos up to now. During the first week of October, Halaran Festival is celebrated in the town of Roxas. The townspeople perform street dancing to the beat of drums while giving their offerings to the spirits as tokens of goodwill and friendship.
The province is likewise blessed with beautiful attractions like the Baybay Beach, a clean black sand beach with beach houses, motorboats and a good place for skiing. Suhot Cave, whose entrance is a swimming hole, has ice-cold water that comes from the underground stream beneath.


Pan-ay Church, Pan-ay – Sta Monica Church is about 76 meters long and 24 meters wide, with thick coral walls, a marble floor and a five-story belfry that houses the largest bell in Asia. The antique bell was known to be casted out from 76 sacks of coins.

Dulamalag Church, Dumalag – Built in 1872, it has yellow sandstone walls, an interior shaped like a cross a five-story belfry containing five bells of different sizes.