Tag: Capiz

1. Try the Flavor of the City’s Pride Roxas City, aside from being the center of commerce and capital of the province of Capiz, it is also the seafood capital of the Philippines. Well, I’m sure that you won’t argue with me if I say that one of the most exciting things to do in Roxas City is to savor its fresh marine catch. Barangay Baybay, where the People’s Park and the famed Baybay beach is located, offers plenty of options for your cravings. Choose your favorite seafood and have the vendors cook it fresh for you. A beautiful sunset at the ... Read more

Roxas City in the Province of Capiz is nicknamed as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. I never thought that I would change my plan on my last minute in Boracay. Instead of paying for another night of stay at Frendz Resort, I headed to Cagban Jetty Port and boarded a pumpboat to Caticlan. From Caticlan, I took an Iloilo-bound bus and paid a route to Sigma. From Sigma bus stop, I took another bus to Roxas City. Using a not-so-reliable mobile internet, I searched for interesting places in Roxas City and found Santa Monica Church, a 3-century old church in ... Read more

The original structure of Santa Monica Church in Panay, Capiz was built in 1774 by Fr. Miguel Murguia. However, it was heavily damaged by a typhoon that struct the province last January 17, 1875. The church was rebuilt in 1884 under the supervision of Fray Jose Beloso, OSA. The church stands until today. By virtue of the National Historical Institute Resolution No. 3, the church was declared as a national historical landmark in 1997 and on July 31, 2001, Sta. Monica Church was declared as a national cultural treasure by the National Museum. Santa Monica Parish Church in the Municipality of Panay, Province ... Read more