Napti Island
Panay, Capiz
Napti Island is located in Pan-ay, Capiz. The island is about 3 to 4 hectares big located near Olutayan Island; has white sand, small cave and an abundant shells for necklaces.
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Capiz Travel Information
Capiz, a province where myth and reality merge. One enduring legend about how Capiz got its name goes like this: Balingangan, Datu Bankaya's eldest son, named his two territories "Kapid" and"Akean" (meaning twin) in honor of his twin daughters "Bulan" and "Adlaw" (moon and sun). Spaniards who later settled in the area adopted the names of Capiz and Aklan.
The arrival of Spaniards in 1569 brought about major changes in the lives of the Capizeños. May 8, 1570, marked the conquest of Panay and consequently the district of Aklan by the Spaniards under the leadership of Martin de Goiti. Capiz w ... -
The Seafood Capital of the Philippines
Capiz a province where reality and myth merge. One enduring legend tells of Balingangan, Datu Bangkaya's eldest son, who named its two territories Kapis and Akean (meaning twin) in honor of his daughters. Spaniards who later settled in the area adopted the name Capiz and Aklan.
The Spaniards in 1569 established the second Spanish settlement in Capiz. The province was created a separate "encomienda" and was later organized into a politico-military unit in 1716. The American takeover of the Philippines resulted in the establishment of a civil government in Capiz on April 15, 1901.
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A Lovely Place at Napti Islands
Napti Island can be found in the beautiful province of Capiz. It is one of the must-see attractions in Capiz. The island showcases a white sand beach with clear and cool water.
Tourists can take part in different kinds of activities in the area like swimming, snorkeling, exploring, playing with the sand, and photo shoots. People will surely love the area because of the alluring atmosphere of the island. Napti Island is also blessed when it comes to marine species, which is why it is mostly visited by the local fishermen. A small cave is also featured on the island. The island offers the pan ... -
Capiz is Famous for
Birthplace of Manuel Roxas (Roxas City)
Located in the city proper; a two-storey hardwood and stone house of First Philippine President Manuel Roxas, now a historical shrine.
Moro Towers (Sitio Nipa, Roxas City)
Half-torn stone structures built in 1814 in order to repel the invading Moros and Portuguese colonizers.
Historical
Capiz National High School
One of the pioneering educational institutions in the province, Capiz National High School (formerly Capiz High School) was established and completely organized in 1914. Its imposing structure and location (top of a hill) is always a ... -
Sweet Home Capiz
A recent trip back to my late moms hometown made me realize that, to borrow a line from Sweet Home Alabama, "sometimes what you're looking for is right where you left it." I was truly bewitched and charmed by the gracious people, lifestyle, succulent seafood and ambience.
Upon the invitation of Governor Vicente Bermejo, executive assistant IV Alfonso "Bo" Bediones, city tourism officer Boy Aguirre and councilor Mark Ortiz, I took a 45-minute flight to the capital of Capiz, Roxas City, which was voted the cleanest and greenest city in the Western Visayas.
Located on the northeast portion ...