Capiz is located in the northeastern portion of Panay Island. Surrounded by Sibuyan Sea on the north, Visayan Sea on the east, Antique on the west and Iloilo on the south. Capiz province is also the birthplace of the first Philippine President Manuel A. Roxas, to whom the provincial capital was named after.
The origin of its name roots back to the time when the Spaniards came to Aklan in 1570. It so happened that Datu Bankaya's wife gave birth to a twin daughters. In their local language, twin means 'Kapid', which the Spaniards adopted and later on called the province “Capis”.
Agriculture is the major industry in the province. Palay, corn, coconut and vegetables are the major crops. The island has rich fishing grounds making it the country's seafood center. Their fish products include blue marlin, tuna, milkfish, prawns, shrimps, seaweeds, angel wings, squid and oysters. Fish sauce or Patis is also produced here as an added income.
Many ancient traditions of Capiz still linger in the culture of Capizenos up to now. During the first week of October, Halaran Festival is celebrated in the town of Roxas. The townspeople perform street dancing to the beat of drums while giving their offerings to the spirits as tokens of goodwill and friendship.
The province is likewise blessed with beautiful attractions like the Baybay Beach, a clean black sand beach with beach houses, motorboats and a good place for skiing. Suhot Cave, whose entrance is a swimming hole, has ice-cold water that comes from the underground stream beneath.
Major airlines like PAL flies direct from Manila to Roxas City. A 50-minute travel time is estimated to reach the main airport. By sea route, Superferry and Negros Navigation sail to Roxas City in an 18-19 hour trip from Manila.
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