Capiz Archives - Cultural Mapping of Panay and Guimaras

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion (CPC), founded in 1948 in Roxas City, Capiz, was established for Catholic education in the province. Guided by its motto “Pro Deo et Patria” (“For God and Country”), CPC has grown from two bamboo classrooms into a multi-campus institution offering programs in education, business, law, engineering, and criminology. Over the years, it has gained recognition for academic excellence, with several graduates excelling in national board exams and achieving leadership positions in various fields. Despite challenges such as financial pressures, competition, and the need to keep up with technology, CPC continues to strengthen its programs and ...

Cultural Institutions

DAGWAY SIGMAHANON, INC.

Capiz, Poblacion Norte, Sigma

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Dagway Sigmahanon, Inc., based in Poblacion Norte, Sigma, Capiz, is a community theater founded in 1998 to empower the youth through performing arts. The group produces plays that reflect the culture, traditions, and aspirations of the Sigmahanon people and trains its members in both artistic and life skills. Over the years, DSI has performed notable productions like Igun Itom, Pilak, and Dali sa Capiz, collaborating with groups such as the Philippine Educational Theater Association (PETA). Many members have gone on to successful careers, showing the group’s lasting impact. Despite challenges in funding, lack of support from the LGU, and sustainability, ...

Cultural Institutions

ISHMAEL B. ORILLOS FARM SCHOOL

Capiz, Sapian

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Ishmael B. Orillos Farm School in Sapian, Capiz, started in 2001 as an extension of Sapian National High School to help students from low-income families access education closer to home. It became independent in 2005, later renamed to honor the land donor, and in 2021 adopted a farm school program to teach students practical skills in agriculture and aquaculture. The school combines academic lessons with hands-on farming projects, involving both students and their parents to help them learn and earn at the same time. This approach strengthens the community, improves educational outcomes, and helps students gain useful skills for the ...

Cultural Institutions

GINAHOD TRIBE

Capiz, President Roxas

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The Ginahod Tribe, founded in 1978 by Nathaniel Dolor Degala in President Roxas, Capiz, began as a small group of drummers formed to bring life and excitement to the town’s fiesta. Starting with borrowed wooden drums, the group grew over the years, crafting their own instruments and inspiring others to form similar drumming groups in the area. Now known as the Ginahod Street Band and Tribe, it has expanded to around 80 members and performs at various local and national festivals, winning several competitions. Beyond entertainment, they also contribute economically by selling drums and promoting local craftsmanship.

Cultural Institutions

GUBAN HANDURAW VISUAL ARTISTS

Capiz, Natividad, Pilar

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Guban Handuraw Visual Artists is a group from Pilar, Capiz, formed by local artists who use art to inspire empowerment, and community growth. The group’s name comes from the Hiligaynon words guban (group) and handuraw (imagination), symbolizing unity and creativity rooted in Pilar’s coastal identity. It was founded by artists Reggie Joey Benliro and Nelson Balberona after Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, as a way to help their community recover through art. Since then, the group has partnered with Capiz State University and the local government to hold exhibits, workshops, and outreach programs that promote culture, environmental care, and social responsibility. ...

Cultural Institutions

HQ 603RD (CAPIZ) COMMUNITY DEFENSE CENTER 6TH REGIONAL, COMMUNITY DEFENSE GROUP, ARESCOM

Capiz, Panitan, Timpas

February 18, 2026

CMPG

The HQ 603rd (Capiz) Community Defense Center, located in Brgy. Timpas, Panitan, Capiz, occupies a 50-hectare land donated in 1936 by Antonio and Candida Belo to serve as a training area for the Philippine Army. The camp has undergone several name changes, finally becoming the 603rd (Capiz) Community Defense Center under the 6th Regional Community Defense Group in 1986. It trains and supervises ROTC units across the province, including major schools in Roxas City and campuses of Capiz State University. Historically, it served as a military reserve training site and a response center during disasters. Locals also share stories of ...

Significant Personalities

DR. VICENTE CALUBA VILLAN

Capiz, Sigma

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Dr. Vicente Caluba Villan, born in 1969 in a sitio in Capiz, grew up in a farming family and overcame many challenges to pursue education. He earned his BA, MA, and PhD in History from the University of the Philippines Diliman, becoming the first from his area to earn a doctorate in history. He has taught at UP Los Baños and UP Diliman, where he holds several important academic and leadership roles. Dr. Villan has contributed to many research projects, publications, and served as a history consultant for TV series and local heritage groups. His work focuses on the history, ...

Significant Personalities

DOMINGO T. FRANCO

Capiz, Mambusao

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Domingo Franco was born in 1856 in Mambusao, Capiz, and grew up mostly in Manila, where he studied law and formed close ties with Filipino reformists like Jose Rizal and Apolinario Mabini. He married Concepcion Gonzales and became a successful tobacco businessman, gaining respect for his sharp business skills. Franco was active in Masonic lodges that promoted liberty and equality, which influenced many Filipino reformists. Rizal entrusted him with organizing La Liga Filipina in Manila, where Franco served as the head of its Supreme Council. He remained loyal to the reform movement until his execution in 1897, becoming one of ...

Significant Personalities

ROMULO V. LOBERES, SR.

Capiz, Ivisan

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Romulo Villarde Loberes Sr., born in 1937 in Ivisan, Capiz, is known for his hard work and dedication as a farmer and community leader. Despite only completing Grade 6, he supported all his 11 children through college while expanding his farm from 1 to 10 hectares. He managed lands for over 65 years and earned national recognition as an outstanding agrarian reform beneficiary. Romulo also helped his community by donating land for a chapel, housing, and a health center, showing his care for social and spiritual needs. His success in farming and land reform reflects the broader struggle of Filipino ...

Significant Personalities

NOEL RUBRICO CALIMPONG

Capiz, Dumarao

February 18, 2026

CMPG

Noel R. Calimpong, born in 1944 in Dumarao, Capiz, excelled academically and earned scholarships to study at prestigious schools, including the University of the Philippines Iloilo. He graduated with honors from St. Pius X Seminary and later earned a Master’s degree in Teaching from the University of San Agustin. Calimpong worked as a teacher, choir leader, and writer, and became deeply involved in theater, directing important productions like “Noli Me Tangere” at the Cultural Center of the Philippines and was known as the first person from Dumarao to lead a cultural performance at the Cultural Center of the Philippines. He ...

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