On November 30, 1872, Captivating Cuartero was erected as a parish. As a token of gratitude, the parishioners unanimously agreed to change the name of the settlement to Cuartero, in honor of Bishop Mariano Cuartero of Jaro. As a parish, the spiritual needs of the people were attended. Because of the cooperation of the people and their leaders, a parish church was built, likewise a convent, through the Polo System. The Old befry, which had survived several earthquakes, is a historical remain, which still stands as a monument and the mirror of our forefathers’ sacrifice.

Captivating Capiz (Municipality of Cuartero). Decades before the 6th century, before the spaniards came back to the Philippines, Cuartero was a dense forest inhabited by some tropical animals, bats, rodents and some man eating animals. As time went on, some members of the sumakwelan settlers happened to reach place using the river, now known as the panay river, as their means of passage. They began cutting down the big trees that paved the way for their homes. The early settlers established their settlements along the riverbanks. As other settlers came by the hundreds, the clearings were made wider. As the settlement expanded and widened, the settlers agreed to give a name to the place. The first name given was Binudhian, and then it was change to Mapang, after a creek. People from neighboring places came to settle in the place. After a while, the name was change again to Fonda, meaning founder. As years passed, the name of the place bacame CUARTERO, in honor of the Bishop of Jaro who inaugurated the church in 1890. It bacame an arabal of Dao sometime in 1973. All taxes, personal and real estate had to be paid in Dao Municipal Treasury.

For almost half of the century of concerted efforts and struggle to become an independent municipality, answer came when all required papers and documents were complecated. Manuel Funa, a noted businessman and Pascual de la Torre, a Spaniard, went to Manila to present the documents for approval. On August 23, 1938, Pres. Manuel L. Quezon approved the separation of Cuartero from Dao on Executive Order 159.

Since then, elected officials and the people, to date, worked hard in making Cuartero to what is today. Now, under the administration of Hon. Roger F. Flores and Hon. Lolito Hijosa, Cuartero is emerging as a booming and progressive municipality. Its people continue to maintain the ties among themto preserve the spirit of love, peace and unity. Cuartero was belong to Panay Island.

The Biggest Catholic Church Bell in Asia

Atop the five-storey belfry is a gigantic bell whose booming sound can be heard eight kilometers radious. It is seven feet in height and diameter weighing 10.4 tons. The Spanish Curate from 1844 to 1886 Father Jose Beloso cast the Bell from out of 70 sacks of coins collected from the townspeople through a quota system Each Cabeza de Barangay and well-off Families were required to donate one sacks of coins or at least one half of It. The bell was Completed on December 12, 1878 There were also eight smaller bells to echo the different celebrations and solemnities of the Church.

1878 built Pan-ay Church has the Largest Bell in Southeast Asia made from 70 Sacks of coins and measuring Seven feet in diameter Suhoton Caves in Jamindan a Complex of 300 Caverns many still unexplored. Caves are also found in Pilar Suhot and Igang.

This is just how to Captivating Capiz Bewithching Smile of the people of Capiz the Capiz disarmed the the tourist with her Fascinating Smile of the people of Capiz

Visit the Roxas City Capiz For how you could be Captivating Capiz the people her in Capiz he loved and respective for there hospitality approach to the tourist. the beautiful spot here and also we loved the Seafood because Capiz is know us the Seafood Capital of the Philippines. So what are your waiting for come and Captivating Capiz Now….

Our Vision

”Historic Pan-ay as the Visayan center of Agri-Fishery resources flourishing trade and industry, developed tourism potential with basic services accessible to an empowered citizenry as partners of the government in preserving ecological diversity.

Our Mission

Proud of its Cultural Heritage, Pan-ayanons will maximize potential of agrifishery resources, encourage private sector investments, pursue tourism development, alleviate social condition, foster strong Community participation for economic and ecological security.

Panay was the center of the first act of revolt against the Spaniards in the Province of Capiz . This was headed by General Esteban D. Contreras, where the first battle happened on May 3, 1897 at Sitio Tadiao, Barangay Linateran near a junction road going to Barrio Agojo. The Insurectos on the Agraviados were under the command of Col. Pascual Barza.

The Pan-ay Church has three towering altars which display antique Images The altar Frontals are made of hard wood delicately engraved and sculptured with ornamental designs. Wood and Ivory images, old chalice, mainfrance, chasuibles sewn with gold thread, precious stones and silver plates are among the priceless treasures of the Parish.

Four provincial offices of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Western Visayas are working under the leadership of new Provincial Agrarian Reform Officers (PAROs) pursuant to Special Order No. 20, series of 2009 recently signed by Secretary Nasser C. Pangandaman.

DAR-Iloilo is now being handled by PARO II Eberardo N. Erispe whose position in Capiz was assumed by PARO Regina L. Caspillo from Guimaras.

PARO Ricardo B. Fernandez was transferred to Negros Occidental replacing PARO Teresita Depeñoso who was assigned in Guimaras.

The revamp was aimed at improving further the delivery of government services especially in areas that have been covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).

Meanwhile, DAR assistant regional director for operations Felicidad C. Bañares urged all DAR employees to extend double support to their new provincial heads.

“We are at the crossroads at this very crucial time and we are being watched and observed by the public,” Bañares said.

“I accepted the new assignment without grumbling or rancor for I believe in the dictum that we can’t be good leaders unless we are good leaders,” PARO Erispe said during the turn over ceremony held at the DAR –Iloilo office. (PNA)

During the recent launching of "An Innovative Strategy for Entrepreneurship" (ARISE) spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) here, Tanco pledged some P2 million for the micro lending assistance program to the SMES here.

ARISE is part of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's Comprehensive Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (CLEEP), which is designed to protect the most vulnerable sectors from the threats and consequences of reduced or loss of income as a result of the global crisis by providing emergency employment and funding and supervising livelihood projects.

The amount will be channeled to the Capiz Small and Medium Enterprise Development Center for micro-lending to existing and would-be MSMEs, with a pass-on annual interest rate of 8 percent per annum, DTI Capiz Information Officer Ken Queennie Cuñada disclosed.

Cuñada also said that the Capiz SMED Center is also submitting to Roxas City mayor Vicente Bermejo a P1-million micro-lending project proposal for MSMEs in the city.

During the launching, DTI Provincial Director Ermelinda Pollentes announced a series of lectures and training on entrepreneurship in the various towns of Capiz to improve the skills and competencies of entrepreneurs.

Meanwhile, Cuñada announced that the Capiz Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Inc. (CMPCI) was recently declared as Masigasig Awardee for 2008 being an Outstanding MSME in the Visayas.

The CMPCI, headed by Lily Ong, was known for its successful export activities of cut foliage in Japan since 2005.

Mrs. Edna Viterbo, the cooperative's export manager, represented the group during the search which was sponsored by the DTI and Globe.

Cuñada also revealed that the CMPCI received P30,000 cash prize, trophy and Globe bundle kit for winning the award.

Earlier, National Anti-Poverty Commission Chair Domingo Panganiban stressed the need for all LGUs and NGOs to help in enhancing livelihood and employment opportunities for poor and middle class workers who will be affected by the global crisis. (PIA/Jemin B. Guillermo)