Wednesday 13 January 2016

Brief History of Province of Capiz (Kasadyahan sa Capiz)



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Philippines is one of precious country in Asia. In line with this Province of Capiz
are one who invades the Seafoods Capital of the said country. Furthermore
Its capital is Roxas City and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, 
bordering Aklan and Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. 
Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north.
Capiz is known for the Placuna placenta oyster shell that has the same name 
locally and is used for decoration and making lampshades, trays, window and doors. 
Likewise, the province is known as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines" 
and was among the top 15 most frequently visited places in the Philippines.
 Capiz is the site of the famous coral-stone Santa Monica Church in the town of Pan-ay,
 home to the largest Catholic Church bell in Asia. The bell was made from 70 sacks of
 gold and silver coins donated by the townsfolk. Measuring seven feet in diameter, 
five feet in height and weighing 10,400 kilograms or just over 10 metric tons, the Pan-ay
 bell is popular among tourists visiting Capiz.

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