Seafood Capital:Captivating Capiz

History of “captivating Capiz“, Philippines, is very rich like its people. It is an island, also rich in Capiz crafts and captivating places to visit. Capiz island became very popular for their Capiz lamps, parol, lighting, chandelier in some parts of the world. Captivating people with its Capiz shells, abalone jewelry, dried fish and Pany beaches in Roxas City is far from what we’ve come to know has lots of hidden captivating treasures in its embracing land. What is popular to us with hearsay and folktales of ghosts. aswang and monsters of the night, little by little is being replaced with what Capiz really has to offer to the Filipinos and the people of the world. Capiz island is known for many centuries now as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines and is still what it is when we are talking about seafood. There are also many popular places that most people don’t know about Capiz yet like Dumalag, Dumarao, Ivisan, mambusao and many other great places in the island that we should explore. They all had rich festivities, each unique to its own characteristics that are definitely worth the try.

About Roxas City, Capiz

Different restaurants and businesses that cater to food and beverage knows what Capiz is all about and this does not simply stop where it is right now because of the hidden treasures of the precious land of captivating Capiz province that can be found in the Philippines Visayan region, particularly in Roxas City. This is the same reason why this short post is looking to help promote Capiz as one of the most beautiful pillars of tourist eco-tourism. I also want and people to know that there is more to the Capiznon than just some folktale of aswang, monsters and ghosts. I wanted to erase all doubts and have them replaced with how captivating Capiz island in the Philippines really is inside and out of the Roxas City town proper. Apart from this beauty and elegance of the island, the Cap[iz furniture is also starting to gain international prestige, proof to the indigenous talent of the local Capiznons. Enjoy this post as I take to you to the many wonders of Capiz, Roxas City in Panay Philippines.

The Capiz Bulad (dried fish)

Bulad is what the local Capiznons call what we generically know as dried fish and it is the local province’s pride because of the label of being the seafood capital of the Philippines. There are several varieties of dried fishes that can be found in Capiz that makes it a captivating land for the middleman sellers of dried fish in Metro Manila. Middle sellers of dried fish earn a living simply by importing these types of merchandise to Metro Manila from Capiz and other neighboring islands of Panay. In Roxas City, however where a friend lives to this day, selling dried fish alone enabled her family to put up a small fishing boat where they get almost every living cost to pay everyday. Bulad is very well known in Manila because people recognize the variety to be the best of quality.

Capiz Shells for Ornament Making

Known as one of the most versatile and elegant decorating raw materials, the Capiz shells are very important part of the culture of the local Capiznon. It is bread and butter source for many locals who engage in developing all sorts of designs for use as ornamental decoration in houses. The Capiz shells when used as ornaments and decors turn simple living into elegant and cozy-looking environment. It is well known to be a good indoor as well as outdoor décor major raw material. The Capiz shell products are also very well recognized in the world market because Capiz is the only living paradise for the Capiz shells that can be found in their vast sea treasure chest.

Popular Capiz Shell Finished Products

Some popular Capiz shell chips decorating design include gift items, indoor decoration and outdoor decoration ornaments. “Captivating Capiz” chip-made products range from lanterns, lamp shades, window pane, chandeliers, curtains, picture panels and frames, Capiz shell balls, plates, decorative bowls, candle holders, tiles, flower vase, door hanging chime, soapdish, pendant, globelight, necklace decor, beads, bird cage, floor lamp holders, faux chandelier, gift boxes, collection item rack and many more. This alone is proof to the wonders of the captivating Capiz treasures. There are a lot more to put here but I am afraid of turning this blog into a wall of text if I did that.

The Guimaras Mango of Panay Island

Panay Island is the actual big archipelago that holds together provinces and small islets and this is called as the Panay Group of Islands. Capiz is part of it and this is what served as the bridge for Capiz to be well known all over the Philippines and in some parts of the world for one of the sweetest mango sometimes called as the honey mango or the Guimaras Mango. This is a variety of mango that is of export quality and really high grade when it comes to ripe mango fruit issues.

Capiz is Skim Boarding Capital of the Philippines

Apart from being the seafood capital of the Philippines, skim boarding is literally new to the local Filipinos but in Capiz, skim boarding captivates the interest of the Capizon for so many years unaccounted of for now. The very popular sport is widely recognized in their vast sea shores and beach sands of wide shallow water reserves. Skim boarding in Capiz is also a sport more than just some hobby or a time consuming outlet for both teen-agers and young adults. The said sport is also what the captivating Capiz province got known from various television reviews, shows and travel place feature appearances, hence enough to make Roxas City, Capiz as the skimboarding capital of the Philippines.

Hidden Precious Jewels in Abalone

Abalone is a local shell that can be found in the seas of captivating Capiz. It is a raw material for making jewelries that are earning worldwide recognition to only come from seas that are still rich in diverse marine resources. Capiz is one lucky location where these precious shells called as the mollusks or clam family that exhibit different colors.

Apart from all these wonders of “captivating Capiz” province in the Visayas in the Philippines, there are also a lot of other great places to visit and unwind on a weekend for a short work rest and relaxation. Aside from all treasures mentioned here, Capiz also holds the record for cradling the biggest church bell in Asia that can be found in the Panay Church.

In 1853, the town Pontavedra was established at the present site of Barangay Sublangon. Formerly this town was a part of Panay, being the first settlement in the province of Capiz. Only in the year 1853 when General Crespo passed a decree making it independent town from Panay. Three years after, the town leaders decided to transfer the Poblacion to its present site because of the accessibility to the mouth of the big and navigable Agbalo river. The natives of the town call the place “Caguyuman”, a term descriptive of the place of ants or “ant hill”. This has been so because during that time the market days of the town attracted very large number of people from neighboring town and far away places. These people came to town like swarm of ants, on foot, bullcarts in bancas and sailboats. Hence the name was “Caguyuman” The name was changed to Pontevedra when the town has its own independent parish. That was 24 years later, after the town was established through the request of General Mariones. The request was granted two years after and Father Gregorio Hermida was the first Spanish Friar to take charge of the town parish. This Spanish Friar found the stiking resenblance of the town with that of his hometown in Pontevedra, spain. Henceforth through his influences the town was named PONTEVEDRA.

Captivating Capiz-PONTEVEDRA MUNICIPALITY In history as of this present time, according to the people there, Pontevedra before known as“CAGUYUMAN” meaning a group of people. Because during the day of monday and friday time ago until now people from their defferent Barangays, are going to the market on that days. Bringing their products and exchanging for others products. Like, dried fish, fresh fish, shrimps, crabs, other sea shells and etc. The people who lived at the seas and pound’s “tubigan” exchange their products to the people who live in the farm “patag”. Like leafy vegetables, squash, beans, okra and other vegetables found in the farm here in Capiz and also different fruits like bananas, guava, jackfruit, papaya, melon and other seasonal fruits. The market will become crowded on that days, monday and friday.The municipality of Pontevedra is rich in land and agricultural resources; its relatively flat and hillylands is good for farm products from rice, sugarcane and corn. On the other hand, its coastal area produces majority of cultured-aqua products in the province. To date, Pontevedra is being identified as one of the District Agro-Industrial Centers (DAICs) in the Province of Capiz with confirmation of the Regional Development Council VI.

According to the census they have a lot of people live at their 26 Barangays. Agbanog ,Agdalipe ,Ameligan ,Bailan ,Banate ,Bantigue ,Binuntucan ,Cabugao ,Gabuc (Caugiat)Guba ,Hipona ,Intungcan ,Jolongajog Lantangan, Linampongan ,Malag-it ,Manapao ,Ilawod (Pob.) ,Ilaya (Pob.) ,Rizal ,San Pedro ,Solo ,Sublangon ,Tabuc ,Tacas ,Yatinga.

The Municipality of Pontevedra celebrates the “Guyumguyuman Festival during the month of May. There purpose is to promote and exhibit their defferent products and most the seafoods in their municipality.Capiz is said as a seafood capital of the Philippines and Municipality of Pontevedra is the part of it! Theres a lot of products from seas, all sea shells and big fresh fishes, crabs different kinds of shrimps octopus etc. They have also places that could attract for their visitors or tourist as well.They have many beautiful beaches that are located in defferent place in pontevedra. You ca enjoy watching the beauty of natural resources like trees, at the seas side and rivers. Pontevedra also have a beautiful and unique resort named “VILLA CONSORCIA” the located at the malag-it Pontevedra capiz.

From the main city of roxas you can travel 45 min. to pontevedra municipality. But before you would pass at the Municipality of PAN-AY till you can reach the place of (Pontevedra) for almost 25-30 min. only. There are hearsay that at the back of the Santa Monica Parish Church at Panay Municipality there would be a place a lotted for statues, these statues are for expressing the Historical events that happened in the past. Hoping this hearsay will be implemented to attract more tourists respectively. But it depends at the capacity of the vehicle, you can ride in a motorcycle,tricycle,jeepney and car. While for the watery place of Pontevedra you can travel by a motorboat.

They have 2 public secondary school and 2 private schools for their education and 1 public hospital. For their medication.

Captivating Capiz - “Dumalag“. Dumalag is located by the slopes of several mountains on hilly but fertile land irrigated by the Panay and Malisbug rivers and other rivulents. It is bounded by Dao, Dumarao, Cuartero, Calinog and Tapaz.

Dumalag is typical small town in Capiz. People know and great one another by name. Seeking directions to reach the places that brought them to the idyllic town, 35 kilometers from Roxas City. Dumalag is located in between of Cuartero and Tapaz. Their source of income came from rice planting and selling vegetable. Their work are farmers, fisherman and vendors. One thing that captivate the Dumalag because they a lot of tourist attraction that they can see.

Tourist Spots

CAPTIVATING SUHOT SPRING

One of the attraction that captivatesthe eye of the tourist is the SUHOT SPRING. The leading natural attraction of Dumalag is the Suhot Spring and caves being marked by the towering Panginraon Range. The natural brigde and the famed caves of Suhot lead into minimally explored caverns which are claimed to strecth as far as the other side of Panginraon, facing Dumarao, a neighboring municipality. The foot of legendary Panginraon mountain, just 300 meters from the town proper. Surrounded by lush vegetation and second - growth forest, the cave strecthes 18 kilometers. Its innermost recesses and labyrinthine passages have remained unexplored.

It is considered one of the longest caves in the country and has late been drawing amateur and seasoned spelunkers. The body of water in front of the cave is rich in minerals and originates from the watersheds of Panginraon.It flows through a subterranean passage and empties through the cave’s bowl-like opening guarded by a wall of solid rock.People came to Suhot Spring to test if that tourist spot can captivate them.

The many chambers of the Suhot Caves are grow over with stalactites and stalagmites of considerable sizes and lengths. At the mouth of the caves, near the natural brigde, is a spring with sulfurous, salty water that is consideres by the local folks as healthy for bathing. Suhot Spring and caves have become a favorite destination for people coming from other places visiting Dumalag.

CAPTIVATING DUMALAG PARISH CHURCH

Another tourist attraction that Dumalag captivate is the Dumalag Parish Church under the Patron St. of Saint Martin de Tours. The first church and convent of Dumalag were constructed between 1600 and 1720, and the parish was dedicated to Saint martin of Tour, a bishop. In 1833 Fr. Augustin Duran, whose name has been adopted by one of the Dumalag’s biggest Barangays, started the construction of present church. The church had a five story bell tower which rose majestically at the left side of the church.

The church made of yellow sandstone, is 70m and 18m wide. It has two doors at the sid and one in the front. Small pilasters decorate the facade wall. Six engaged rectangular pilaster rise up to the triangular pediment. The five story belltower rises gracefully by the left side of the church.

FESTIVAL

CAPTIVATES DINAGSA OR ATI-ATIHAN FESTIVAL

A revelry from sunrise to sunset, with ceaseless and rhythmic beating of drums. A sea of humanity in cadence with black soot “ati” performing rituals, all in honor of El Señor Sto. Niño. A spectacular fluvial parade where the Infant Jesus is carried aboard a fishing boat around the river, out to sea and back. “Dinagsa” connotes the sudden surge of good things washed ashore, such as the generous catch of fish and other sea foods, which Cadiz is famous for. Throw all cares to the wind as you street dance with gaily-costumed ati-tribes. Be game however if you find your own face painted black by playful ATIS.

Have you been in the Province of Capiz? Have you already visited some Captivating Capiz landmarks and places? But what makes Capiz very interesting to other Filipinos?

Capiz is capital of the Province of Capiz, Panay. There are some captivating Capiz places which are incomparable and can be a tourist spot that are not yet well known. These are the hidden captivating Capiz treasure which we can be proud of. Capiz is very well known in the Philippines as a “Sea food Capital of the Philippines” because of its abundance of marine life. There are still some traditions and culture that still exist in Capiz. Here some captivating about Province of Capiz:

Skim boarding at Baybay Beach

One of the best places in Capiz is the Babay Beach which is 3 kilometer from the City proper of Roxas, Capiz. It is not a white sand beach but it is admired of the people because of its clean gray sand. It is the best place to hang with friends, make an excursion, get together with the family and the most interesting one, you can have you skim. There are some experts and good capizeño in skim boarding. They are joining some skim board contest and some of them win. During the sunset you can see some people started to get they skim board and start their own tricks and skills. I was amazed when I first saw that game. I can’t imagine there are some captivating skilled capizeño when we talked about skim boarding. It needs patience, determination, skills and balance to be an expert skim boarder. I tried it once, but I feel on the gray sand (lol). I will try it again until can have my own tricks. With this talents, it makes the Province of Capiz captivating to everyone.

The Capiz Shell

Captivating Capiz - Seafood Capital of the Philippines

Captivating Capiz is dubbed as “Seafood Capital of the Philippines”, “Garden Capital of Western Visayas” and soon to be the “Center of “Seafood Trip Tourism” in the Philippines”and even to those unfamiliar and unacquainted with this serene and special place, the reasons are obvious and well deserved for them to know what is enchanting Capiz.

CAPTIVATING CAPIZ - Vision

“Captivating Capiz” is the provincial governments’ development vision or battle cry to promote the province as a tourist destination and envisioned to be the “Eco-Cultural Tourism Hub in Central Philippines”. Tourism development and promotion is one of the major thrusts of the administration of Hon. Victor Tanco, Governor of Capiz.

CAPTIVATING CAPIZ - Location

Capiz is one the five provinces of Panay Island, Western Visayas. Located 375 miles southwest of Manila, 136 kilometers northwest of Iloilo City and 86 kilometers east of Kalibo, Aklan, once a part of the early Malay settlement known as Aklan. It is composed of 16 municipalities, 1 chartered city (Roxas City) and 472 barangays. Its capital, Roxas City is the seat of the provincial and city governments and center of trade. Capiz’ topography varies from rolling lands and hills to mountain peaks and ranges. Entrancing Capiz was divided into two (2) districts:

• 1st District
  • Roxas City, Panay, Panit-an, Pontevedra, Pres. Roxas, Pilar, Maayon
• 2nd District
  • Ivisan, Sigma, Sapian, Mambusao, Jamindan, Dao, Cuartero, Dumalag, Dumarao, Tapaz

CAPTIVATING CAPIZ - Travel and Transportation

Travel time to Roxas City is 45 minutes by plane and around 16 hours by ship from Manila. From Iloilo City, it is approximately 2 hours by bus or private car. It will take approximately 4 hours travel going to Boracay Island by land. There are two (2) airlines operating in Roxas City (RXS): Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cebu Pacific. PAL has daily schedule flight from Roxas-Manila and Manila-Roxas, while Cebu Pacific has a schedule 3x a week. Approximately 2 to 3 hours travel would spent from Roxas City to Iloilo International Airport at Santa Barbara, Iloilo.

The primary transportation vehicle used in Roxas City and other municipalities in captivating Capiz is the Tricycle. An P8.00 fare per passenger could be charged when you ride a tricycle within the City.“Capiz Cab”, the city’s new taxi that plys Roxas City and the 16 municipalities of the Capiz with a flagdown rate of P30.00 with a maximum of 5 passengers. Capiz Cabs, are the first receipt-issuing taxis in the Philippines apart from those operating out of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport. As of now, there where 5 Capiz cabs that operates in the province.

Capiz is part of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway, which is a major tourism gateway in Western Visayas, as well as the Central Philippines Super Region which has been acknowledge by President Arroyo as the country’s tourism belt. Roll On-Roll Off (Ro-Ro) buses are operating to fetch passengers from Roxas City to Manila (Cubao or Pasay) via Catiklan, Aklan-Mindoro-Batangas-Manila.

PAL and Cebu Pacific Airlines Flight Schedules
from Roxas City, Capiz (RXS) - Manila (MNL) - Roxas City, Capiz

There are two Airline companies that serves Roxas City. ThePhilippine Airlines (PAL) (Tel No. 6210-618) and Cebu Pacific Air (Tel. No. 6214-548). Fare rates varies depending on their promotion campaign. Philippine Airlines has a daily schedule flight from Roxas City-Manila and Manila to Roxas City while Cebu Pacific has a daily flight schedule from Roxas City to Manila and Manila to Roxas City.

CAPTIVATING CAPIZ - Festivities / Fiestas

Sinadya sa Halaran is a merging of the Roxas City Fiesta“Sinadya” and the Province celebration of “Halaran”. “Sinadya sa Halaran” is a commemoration of the feast of the patroness of Roxas City which is the Immaculate Concepcion and a thanksgiving. It literally means “Joy in Sharing and Thanksgiving” . Rituals and festivities of every municipalities where captivated in this occasion. Fireworks, grand parade, fluvial processions, fair and food festival, street dancing, and exhibits are some of the things to see of this event.

Every municipalities has its own festivities and fiesta, such as Buylogonay of Ivisan, Capiz (1st Week of September) , Hil-o-hanay of Sigma, Capiz (June 24), Linga-anay of Panay, Capiz (May 4), Balintawakan of Pontevedra, Capiz (May 15), Dinagsa and Ikin-ikin Festival of Dumalag, Capiz (Last Sunday of January and Nov. 11), Padagyaw of Dumarao, Capiz (August 5), Inilusan Festival of Mambusao, Capiz (Nov. 20-25), Tilibyugan Festival of Sapi-an, Capiz (July 26), Agdahanay Festival of Cuartero, Capiz (June 13, 2008), Hil-0 hil-o Festival of Maayon, Capiz (Feb. 23) and Sina-ot Festival of President Roxas, Capiz.

CAPTIVATING CAPIZ - Simply Bewitching

Discover the mystic beauty of enchanting Capiz. Catch a wave on the wide powdery gray-sand beaches of Bay bay andOlutayan Island where a fascinating sunset and stunning view to die for can be seen. As your feet squeak with each step as you walk across the fine powdery gray sand, enjoy the sand caressing between your toes. This is the ultimate place to go barefoot and enjoy the casual laid back life style. It is very relaxing and therapeutic. There are different places to be visited when you are in Capiz and Roxas City.

	Explore its isolated coves at Tinagung Dagat. Spelunking the caves of Pilar,Suhot, Igang and Suhoton and be captivated by its mystery. Visit the majestic century old churches like Sta. Monica Parish Churchat Pan-ay, Capiz where the biggest church belll in asia made of silver coins could be found and St. Martin of Tours Parish at Dumalag, Capiz, the oldest church in captivating Capiz.

CAPTIVATING CAPIZ - Seafood Capital of the Philippines

Captivating Capiz is abundant with seafood found on its rich marine fishing ground. Savor the taste of mouth watering, tempting, fresh, safe, yummy, plentiful and cheap seafood, such as oysters or “talaba”, clams, mussel, greenshell or “tahong”,” angel wings or “diwal”, milk-fish or “bangrus”, king crab or “alimango”, blue crab or “kasag”, shrimp or “pasayan”, prawn or “lukon”, squid, tangigue, scallops, seaweeds or “gulaman”, lobster and Lapu-lapu. These seafood where served at restaurants located at Baybay beach. Our seafood is the freshest and the tastiest you will ever experience and truly captivating.

Capiz is also known for its cutflower production and marketing. Orchids, heliconias, anthuriums, roses, and other ornamental plants are suitable for reproduction in the province. Having a 400-hectare site ready for contract-growing arrangements, the cutflower industry is poised to become a major income-earner for the province and attracts investors mostly from Japan.

Your experience in visiting mezmerizing Capiz will not be completed without bringing home dried fish pasalubong such as “Tabagak”, “uga” or “tuyo” and dried squid or “pusit”, also banana crackers, banana chips , fresh lumpia and “dayok”. All these can be bought in Balay Capiznon, Banica market and Teodoro Arcenas Trade Center.

CAPTIVATING CAPIZ - Cultural and Social Life

Enticing Capiz is a great place to live. This is the birthplace of Pres. Manuel A. Roxas, the 1st President of the Philippine Republic, the grandfather of Sen. Mar Roxas. Feel the truly charming experience of a gentle, affectionate and hospitable welcome of at least 701,644 Capiseños that would really captivate your heart. Affordable hotels, lodging houses and beach resorts are available within and outside the city. Human interaction is far and away the most important value of Capiznon, and people take time to say hello to neighbours or to make small talk with clerks and tricycle drivers.

Dagway Sigmahanon, Inc. or DSI, a community based theater from Sigma, Capiz is one of the most-sought after cultural group in Capiz and in the country in recent years, is into advocacy on social issues through the performing arts. Performers are out-of-school youth, students and professionals. DSI garnered awards in promoting tourism and in cultural presentation. The group likewise represented the Province of Capiz in WOW! Philippines (2003,2005), Intramuros, Manila, 2006 and 2007 Western Visyas Regional Tourism Assembly as well as in various theater festivals in the country. DSI is finalist in the Best Cultural Group Category in 21st Aliw Awards.

A cultural presentation “Saot Capiz”-The First Capiz Dance Season is held every Saturday 6:00pm at Capiz Provincial Park, Roxas City. This was participated by the different Performing Groups in the Province of Capiz.

Sigma Brief History

In the year 1615 or ninety-four years after Magellan landed in Cebu, 1521, a group of Catholic Missionaries led by Fr. Alonso Ejevas, came to the Inland of Panay for the organization and establishment of the towns of Jamindan and Mambusao, formerly named “Tipic”. Mambusao however, was so wide that the descendants of Datu Monahan and Pedro Vesera again suggested to the missionaries that a ne w town be estbalished in the east. Hence, a new town called Sigma.

According to historians, the SIGMA was named after the town’s first executive datu, a powerful ruler named Datu Cayongyong Mahinay. The Datu, with the frequent recurrence of his normal cold illness and often blowing his nose, in dialect “naga-sikma” was popularly known among his followers and other “Datus” ruliing the neighboring regions as “Datu Sikma”. Hence, the town named Sigma from the word “Sikma”.

HIL-O-HANAY FESTIVAL

The Hil-O-Hanay Festival is celebrated by Sigmahanon in order to portray their simple way of life since olden time. “Hil-O” is a Sigmahanon term which means to reciprocate. In past times when farming was mainly dependent on manual labor and wher5e no farm machinery was yet in existence. Sigmahanon farmers traditionally come to the aid of one another in preparing the fields, planting their crops, harvesting, threshing, winnowing, gathering and back to the field preparation in a cycle of communal sharing and fraternity. Today the spirit of Hil-O-Hanay lives among Sigmahanons.

Festival Payag-Payag Contest

During fiesta their was aPayag-Payag Contest and in every Brgy. must have a payag-payag and that payag is a small hut made of bamboos and other indigenous materials. The one that are able to construct the best payag-payag and consummate the criteria set by the judges is declared as the winner. The usefulness of the indigenous bamboo is slowly fading away. And they do this festival to promote the alternative rises bamboo as art material. During the festival the mayor gives one lechon (pig) in every Brgy. Then the people eat their lunch in that payag-payag.

Sigma Community Heritage Center

It is located near in the plaza, church and Sigma town hall. It has a two story building own by the municipal government. In the first floor, you can see there the post office, capelco and etc. In the second floor of this edifice houses a multipurpose hall which can be utilized as a performance venue for stage plays and cultural events. It is also ideal for seminars, conference and other special events. It has also mini gallery which showcases the rich cultural, natural and human heritage of the town. It is also an area where the Dagway Sigmahanon practice their performances.

Inside the Heritage Center

Dagway Sigmahanon Inc.

Sigma is home to Dagway Sigmahanon Inc., the resident theater of Sigmahanon foundation for culture and the Arts, Inc., (SFCAI) and a recipient of the 2004 Gawad Galing Pook (Trailblazing Program). DSI has performed in various performance venues in Metro Manila, and Western Visayas and has brought pride to Sigmahanons. On the other hand, aside from conducting artistic training’s and workshop whole year round, SFCAI regularly host performance of national and international acclaimed artists and performing groups.

Profile of Dagway Sigmahanon

Theater is not only for entertainment but is also a very effective medium for social transformation. This philosophy has been the foundation of Dagway Sigmahanon, Inc. (DSI) for the past six years.

The rudiment of artistic trainings does not only raise the level of perfection of each of the members but make them know and understand themselves more fully. Theater urges them to be more attached to the present realities. The process has made them “totoong tao”.

The Sigma Municipal Council for Culture and arts, now the Sigmahanon Foundation for Culture and the Arts, Inc. (SFCAI) organized the Dagway Sigmahanon in May 2000. It aimed to save the young people of Sigma from juvenile delinquency through the dynamics of theater by integrating values and spiritual formation. It was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on January 6, 2004 and known as Dagway Sigmahanon, Inc. “Dagway” is a hiligaynon word that literally means image. Dagway Sigmahanon therefore can be literally translated as “image of Sigmahanons”.

Source: Dagway Sigmahanon, Inc. Sigma, Captivating Capiz

Capsu Hometel

It is run by the captivating Capiz State University, the hometel is located along Brgy. Poblacion Sur, where in the Strong Republic Nautical Highway traverse. It has air conditioned rooms with a television set in each room. It has a function room, which is ideal for seminars and special occasions.

Inside the Capsu Hometel

Snack Haus

This is the Ryan and Randy snack haus, located inside the Sigma market. It is a big attraction not only for the Sigmahanons nut also from those who comes from other towns. It’s a big hit during summer days. Many people say’s that “ang halo-halo sa Sigma ay d’best gid yah!” And for me it is proven and tested.