Life in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines is simple and peaceful. It is an ideal refuge for those who wishes to escape the fast-paced life in modern cities. It owes much of its charms to a mixture of its rich history and natural beauty untrammeled by modernity and this is the reason Captivating Capiz is truly amazing.
Bay-bay Beach - wide powdery gray-sand and ultimate place to go barefoot, which is therapeutic and truly captivating
Qualitative Research Seminar Workshop with Professor Leothiny Clavel
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 well our past in a proper perspective, the Capisnon view. Thus, the founders and pioneering members of the Capiz Historical Institute or CHI have envisioned the organization as the “the center of research, education, training and publication, and prime advocate of Capisnon History and Culture.” This is the amended vision statement formulated and unanimously approved by the 1st General Assembly of the participants on June 5 & 6, 2009 at the Audio-Visual Conference Center (AVCC) in Filamer Christian College or FCC.
To pursue CHI vision statement, the following objectives have been adopted;
a) Promotion of the Capisnon history & culture;
b) conduct local historical, folkloric & ethnographic research and various forms of educational activities such as conference, seminar-workshops, dissemination of relevant publications; and
c) collaborate with the local government units (LGUs) in the promotion of local tourism.
Its Beginning
The existence of CHI as an idea commenced when Virgilio S. Clavel [1] or Gil and I unexpectedly met on June 5, 2008 at the Paseo de Roxas[2] in Roxas City, a small commercial area between the historic Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Capiz and City Hall. I asked him about a certain fact that appeared in the paper authored by elder brother, Prof. Leothiny S. Clavel, appeared in Diliman Review in 1995. Our brief conversation ended with his proposal to form an organization, something like a historical society in the province (Capiz). He encouraged me to introduce the idea to my colleagues at Filamer Christian College or FCC particularly those who have been teaching History and Social Science courses. I took it seriously, and we both agreed to gather selected colleagues and friends for a brainstorming. Keep reading →
Roxas City – Since 2005, Arnis has been part of the Palarong Pambansa, the biggest and the grandest sporting event in the country. However, it was only part of the demo-events during the 2005-2006 Palaro in Naga City and was finally included as one of the sporting events during the 2007 Palaro in Koronadal, South Cotabato, a DepEd report said.
In history books, the use of Arnis is said to be deadly as that of the bladed weapons if one fully discover its potential, however, like any other sports, Arnis builds self-confidence, self-discipline and respect, promotes a sense of nationalism, stressed Raymond Velayo, president of Arnis (ARPI), who is pushing a bill to make Arnis as a national sport.
Education Task Force Head for School Sports Feliciano Toledo said that the Department of Education (DepEd) supported Senate Bill 1424 which aims to make Arnis, a local form of martial arts that uses sticks as weapons, A national sport. The bill is supported by Senator Miguel Zubiri. “Although Arnis has a history of warfare, we will change that perspective by transforming this into a physical activity that will urge humans to connect and play,” Toledo said. “There has to be a national sport… and Arnis should be it because it is part of our history,” he added. Keep reading →
Roxas City – As the weeklong national sports event ends in Tacloban City, Leyte in May 3, 2009, the Palarong Pambansa 2009 has spur greater cooperation among the participating schools representing their regions nationwide, not just in athletics but also in other endeavors. It is more than just a sports event, it also forges stronger friendly ties among members of the DepEd family, while the athletes compete, relations are also built and strengthened showing the whole nation the quality of our sports and the value of fellowship.
Palarong Pambansa 2009
The 2009 Palarong Pambansa kicked off last Monday, April 27 but the formal opening ceremony commenced last Tuesday with President Arroyo gracing the event. Also present during the grand ceremony were Vice President Noli de Castro, MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando, Palawan Mayor Edward Hagedorn, TESDA Secretary Buboy Syjuco and some congressmen from the region. Keep reading →
Roxas City- Mayor Vicente “Vic” Bermejo” and Sen. Mar Roxas with the Roxas City Councilors’ sponsored a live free viewing of Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton Boxing Match at Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center this morning. This pay per view coverage of the Pacquiao vs Hatton Match was brought to the Capiznons by Filvision “Alto” Cable.
Mayor Vicente Bermejo watching Pacquiao vs Hatton Boxing Match inside the Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center
Thousands of spectators watched the boxing match. Prizes and giveaways such as T-shirts, souvenirs, caps and jackets were given prior to the final event inside the Civic Center sponsored by Mayor Bermejo.
Governor Victor Tanco and Sen. Mar Roxas also sponsored the Live broadcast of the Hatton vs Pacquiao 2009 at the Capiz Gym, Villareal Stadium.
Watch the video coverage of Pacquiao vs Hatton at Dinggoy Roxas Civic Center:
Manny Pacquiao (Philippines) defeated Ricky Hatton (United Kingdom) on their 12 Rounds bout for the IBO Light Welterweight Title . The “Hitman” was knockout by “Pacman” on the last 1 second of Round 2 when a devastating left cross landed to his chin. Referee Kenny Bayless took one look at Hatton and declared the fight over at 2:59 of the round. In the first round, Hatton was already knocked down twice.
Winning this title, proves that Pacquiao was the best pound-for-pound boxer in the world and the only Asian boxer holding different world titles in different weight class:
IBO Light Welterweight Title – from Ricky Hatton (England)
WBC Lightweight Title (135 lbs.) – from David Diaz (Mexico)
WBC Super Featherweight Title (130 lbs.)- from Juan Manuel Marquez (Mexico)
WBC International Super Featherweight Title – from Marco Antonio Barrera (Mexico)
IBF Super Bantamweight Title (122 lbs.) – from Emmanuel Lucero (Mexico)
Pacquiao (49 Wins (37 KO’s), 3 Lost (2 KO’s), 2 Draws) earned $12 million for the fight, while Hatton (45 Wins (32 KO’s, 2 Lost (2 KO’s), 0 Draws) was paid $8 million.
On the undercard, Mexico’s Humberto Soto knocked Benoit Gaudet of Canada down early in the ninth round and then stopped him with a flurry of punches to retain his 130-pound super featherweight title. It was the second defense of the title for Soto, who improved to 48-7-2 with 31 knockouts, while Gaudet fell to 20-2.
All Filipinos including the Capisnons were very proud of our hero, Manny “Pacman” Pacquiao.
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The Capiz Local Government Unit headed by our Governor Victor Tanco with the cooperation of Pyrotechnic Association of the Philippines through its President, Harry delos Santos organized the National Fireworks Competition held here in Roxas City this April 15, 2009 as part of the celebration and main attraction of Capiztahan 2009.
Twenty (20) members of the Pyrotechnic Assoc. of the Philippines, mostly from national and local pyrotechnic manufacturers nationwide participated the fireworks competition held at Villareal Stadium this evening. This is the 2nd time that Capiz hosted the Annual National Fireworks Competition of the association.
CAPIZtahan 2009 Fireworks Competition Video – Part 1 (Entry 1-3)
Capiz Board Member Ricky Martin, the Chairman for the Capiztahan 2009 Fireworks Competition through the support of Senator Mar Roxas was able to invite the following twenty (20) participants:
Life in Roxas City, Capiz, Philippines is simple and peaceful. It is an ideal refuge for those who wishes to escape the fast-paced life in modern cities. It owes much of its charms to a mixture of its rich history and natural beauty untrammeled by modernity and this is the reason Captivating Capiz is truly amazing.
potential, however, like any other sports, Arnis builds self-confidence, self-discipline and respect, promotes a sense of nationalism, stressed Raymond Velayo, president of Arnis (ARPI), who is pushing a bill to make Arnis as a national sport. 
