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ROXAS  CITY

Roxas City

Roxas City is a medium-sized city in the province of Capiz, Philippines. It is considered as one of Panay Island's center of education, trade, economic activity and logistics. Once known as the Municipality of Capiz, the origin of the present name of the province, was renamed into Roxas City in honor of native Manuel Roxas, the First President of the Philippine Third Republic, after it became a chartered city on May 12, 1951.

Languages spoken in Roxas City are Capiznon and Hiligaynon.

Based on the 2010 census of population, the city has a population of 156,197 and a density of 1,542.89/km2 (3,996.07/sq mi) people with 95.4% literacy. 

The abundance of marine life makes Roxas City the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines." It has received Cleanest and Greenest Component City in Western Visayas Award in the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran (GPK) Cleanliness and Environmental contest. The Department of Health (DOH) awarded the city with the Red Orchid Award for being "100 percent tobacco-free." It has also gained the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Seal of Good Housekeeping and won the Best Police Station in the region by the Philippine National Police.

VISION AND MISSION OF ROXAS CITY

OUR VISION

We envision roxas city as a god-loving, peaceful,healthy and progressive seafood capital of the country, rich in sustainable natural resources, a community with strong democratic values and fostered by a viable partnership between the people and government.

OUR MISSION

We, the people of roxas city,

       commit to enrich spiritual,moral and cultural values;

       enhance physical, education,social,political and economic well being;

       safeguard natural and man-made resource; and

       sustain effective partnership of people and government to fully realize our vision.

HISTORY

In 1569, Captain Diego de Artieda who was sent by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi from Cebu, landed on the town of Panay and proclaimed it as the capital. Later the capital was moved to its present site upon realising that the town of Capiz was near the sea with better docking facilities. The Spaniards saw the long coastal cover and envisioned a trading and shipping center. Ports were constructed in Libas and later in Culasi.

A river meanders across the town, dividing it in two. Tributaries from the mountains flowed into the head of Panay River through settlements formed along its shores, irrigating and fertilizing the land. It provides water to fishponds during high tide.

In 1590, the navy of Acapulco, Mexico made Capiz Port its naval yard where ships sought shelter when the sea was rough. Capiz grew into a bustling port and houses of stone were built. The social and political status enjoyed by the native chieftains of Capiz often resulted in mixed marriages with the Spaniards. The mestizo descendants became the base of the principalia or influential citizens. Their privileged positions allowed them to build houses around the favored square of the poblacion - around the church and the government complex.

Their children became the beneficiaries of the Augustinian mission in 1593.

In 1746, Capiz was made the seat of the politico-military government, although it was ecclesiastically controlled by the Bishopric of Cebu. In the latter part of 1795, under Gobernadorcillo Miguel Bautista, the old road to Baybay Beach was built as an extension of San Roque Street.

The town of Capiz was frequently attacked by Muslims that in 1814, stone forts at Baybay Beach (Baluarte) were built through the initiative of Gobernadorcillo Jose Consolacion.

In 1870, the ground was broken for the foundation of the Cathedral of Capiz under the guidance of Reverend Apolonio Alvarez. It was built by sturdy hands, sweat and blood of Capizeños who were victims of forced labor.

In 1876, the diocese of Jaro in Iloilo was erected and Capiz came under its jurisdiction. In 1877, the cathedral was finally finished. Prior to its construction, a chapel was built in Burgos Street beside the municipal building.

In August 1899, the Spanish colonial government represented by Governor Juan Herrero formally surrendered to General Ananias Diokno in Baybay Beach.

Economic debacle hit the town of Capiz in 1914 when the Ayala Distillery grounded to a halt. What could have been an ambitious forerunner of nationalized industrialization became the victim of the Internal Revenue Law under American control.

In 1917, Division Superintendent of Schools F.E. Hemingway founded Capiz Trade School for intermediate pupils and offered woodworking as the only vocational course. The next division superintendent opened Capiz High School.

In 1926, Division Superintendent Arthur Wittman authorized teaching of complete secondary curriculum in the Capiz Trade School. In the same year, Culasi Port was built to accommodate inter-island ships.

On February 15, 1951 the diocese of Capiz became a separate ecclesiastical jurisdiction from Jaro. Its first bishop was Msgr. Manuel Yap. In the same year, former Vice Mayor Libertad Conlu became the first female mayor of Capiz.

Capiz became a chartered city on May 12, 1951 through House Bill 1528 sponsored by Ramon Acuña Arnaldo, the representative of the First District of Capiz. It was approved by President Elpidio Quirino on April 11, 1951 as Republic Act 603. Consequently, the town was named Roxas City after her greatest son, President Manuel Acuña Roxas, the last president of the Commonwealth and the first president of the Philippine Republic.

The first appointed mayor was Lorenzo Acuña Arnaldo followed by Ramon Berjamin Blanco, Jose Dorado and Juliano Alovera Alba. In 1959, Lorenzo Acuña Arnaldo again became the head of the city as the first elected mayor. The next mayor was Teodoro Roxas Arcenas who was succeeded by Juliano Alovera Alba who was also the representative of the First District of Capiz at the House of Congress when Martial Law was declared.

Hon. Antonio A. Del Rosario, who is now the Congressman of the 1st District of Capiz, was elected to three terms as mayor of Roxas City, serving from 1998 to 2007.

Hon. Vicente B. Bermejo, who is the former governor of the province of Capiz, was elected mayor and served for three years, from 2007 to 2010.

 Festivals

Sinadya Sa Halaran

The Sinadya sa Halaran Festival is celebrated the first week of December in commemoration of the founding of the city followed by the Diwal Festivalsignifying the city's importance as the country's "Seafood Capital" along with the Aswang Festival that symbolizes the heritage of myth and folklore in the province.

There used to be two separate festivals, the Halaran ("Offering") and the Sinadya ("Celebration"), the former is celebrated by the Province of Capiz and the latter by the City of Roxas. The Sinadya was formerly held at the same time as the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, which was celebrated by the Immaculate Conception Metropolitan Cathedral. The Halaran was usually held by the last week of October each year (A prelude to All Souls Dayand All Saints Day festivals). However, because of the costs of holding two separate festivals year, the two festivals were merged, with both the Province of Capiz and the City of Roxas contributing to the expenses.

Diwal Festival

The Roxas City Seafood Festival is held to commemorate and promote the resurgence of the Angel Wing or diwal, which neared extinction until protected and cultivated in Roxas City.

Barangays

political district of the Province of Capiz along with the Municipality of Ma-ayon, Panay, Panitan, Pilar, Pontevedra, andPresident Roxas.

The City of Roxas is politically subdivided into 47 barangays of which 31 are urban and 16 are rural. It is classified as a second Class Component City belonging to the first

THE LIST OF BARANGAY OF ROXAS CITY

1. Bago
2. Balijuagan
3. Banica
4. Barangay 1
5. Barangay 2
6. Barangay 3
7. Barangay 4
8. Barangay 5
9. Barangay 6
10. Barangay 7
11. Barangay 8
12. Barangay 9
13. Barangay 10
14. Barangay 11
15. Barra
16. Bato
17. Baybay
18. Bolo
19. Anhawon
20. Adlawan
21. Cabugao
22. Cagay
23. Cogon
24. Culajao
25. Culasi
26. Dumolog
27. Dayao
28. Dinginan
29. Gabu-an
30. Inzo Arnaldo Village (Cadimahan)
31. Jumaguicjic
32. Lanot
33. Lawa-an
34. Li-ong
35. Libas
36. Loctugan
37. Lonoy
38. Milibili
39. Mongpong
40. Olotayan
41. Punta Cogon
42. Punta Tabuc
43. San Jose
44. Sibaguan
45. Talon
46. Tanque
47. Tanza
48. Tiza  

List of schools

Pre-elementary and elementary

1. Bible Baptist Christian School
2. Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion (CPC) - Annex Campus
3. College of St. John-Roxas, De La Salle Supervised
4. Capiz Commercial School (CCS)
5. Capiz Learning Center, Inc.
6. C.H.I.L.D.S. Academy
7. Filamer Christian University
8. Gaiz Way Learning Center
9. Happyville Academy
10. Horizon Learning Center
11. Lifeline International Academy
12. Little Learners Playing & Learning Center, Inc.
13. Kesiah Dream Academy Center
14. Northville Christian Academy
15. Our Lady of Grace Academy (OLGA)
16. Our Mother of Mercy Learning School, Inc.
17. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Learning Center, De La Salle Supervised
18. Roxas International Preschool, Inc.
19. Saint Mary's Academy of Capiz (SMAC)
20. St. Michael Montessori, Inc.
21. Stages: Child Learning & Computer Preschool

High School

1. Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion (CPC) - Main Campus
2. Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion (CPC) - Special Science Class (Angelics Class)
3. College of St. John-Roxas, De La Salle Supervised
4. Filamer Christian University
5. Hercor College
6. Lifeline International Academy
7. Our Lady of Grace Academy (OLGA)
8. Saint Mary's Academy Of Capiz (SMAC)
9. St. Pius X Seminary

Public schools

Elementary

1. Adlawan Elementary School
2. Anatolia A. Arcenas Memorial School
3. Antonio Villasis Memorial School
4. Balijuagan Elementary School
5. Banica Elementary School
6. Barra Elementary School
7. Cogon Elementary School
8. Culasi Elementary School
9. Don Amando Bayot, Sr. Memorial School
10. Don Canuto Fuentes Elementary School
11. Don Conrado Barrios Memorial School
12. Don Francisco Dinglasan Memorial School
13. Don Gervacio Diaz Elementary School
14. Don Jose Acevedo Elementary School
15. Don Manuel Arnaldo Memorial School
16. Don Ynocencio del Rosario Memorial School
17. Doña Emiliana Alba Memorial School
18. Doña Vicenta Hontiveros Memorial School
19. Dumolog Elementary School
20. Inzo Arnaldo Village Elementary School
21. Katipunan Village Elementary School
22. Lawa-an Elementary School
23. Libas Elementary School
24. Loctugan Elementary School
25. Marcos Fuentes Integrated School
26. Mongpong Elementary School
27. Olotayan Elementary School
28. Paciano Bombaes Memorial School (Culajao)
29. Plaridel East Elementary School
30. Plaridel West Elementary School
31. Pres. Manuel A. Roxas Memorial School - SPED (Special Education School)
32. Pres. Manuel A. Roxas Memorial School - FL (Fast Learner)
33. Pres. Manuel A. Roxas Memorial School – North
34. Pres. Manuel A. Roxas Memorial School – South
35. Punta Cogon Elementary School
36. Rufina Andrada Santos Memorial School
37. Sofronio A. Cordovero Elementary School
38. Talon Elementary School
39. Tanza Elementary School
40. Venancio Alba Elementary Scho

High School

1. Bago National High School
2. Balijuagan National High School
3. Cong. Ramon A. Arnaldo High School (City of Roxas High School)
4. Capiz National High School
5. Capiz National High School - Special Science & Technology Class
6. Capiz National High School - School of the Future
7. Capiz National High School - School of Performing Arts
8. Capiz National High School - Night Class
9. Capiz National High School - Alternative Learning System
10. Capiz State University - Laboratory High School
11. Culasi National High School
12. Dumolog National High School
13. Marcos Fuentes Integrated School
14. Milibili National High School
15. Roxas City School for Philippine Craftsmen
16. Tanque National High School
17. Tanque National High School - Dayao Extensio

Colleges and universities

1. AMA Computer Learning Center (ACLC) - ROXAS
2. Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion (CPC) - Main Campus
3. Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion (CPC) - Annex Campus
4. College of St. John-Roxas, De La Salle Supervised
5. Capiz Institute of Electronics
6. Capiz State University
7. Dean Alberto Villarruz College (formerly: STI College-Roxas (VILL-NET INC.)
8. Filamer Christian University
9. Hercor College - Main Campus
10. Hercor College - Riverside Campus
11. Mayhekz Culinary Arts and Restaurant Services Institute (MCARSI)
12. Lifegoal International Institute
13. PACE Computer College
14. Sancta Maria Mater et Regina Seminarium
15. St. Anthony College of Nursing
16. Western Trade Institute of Technology

Economy

Roxas City has an agri-based economy. Farming and fishing are the major economic activities which claim 37.05% of the city’s total land area. Although agricultural, the city is now moving towards commercialization and industrialization as it is the center of trade and commerce not only in the province of Capiz but also in the northern part of Panay Island.

The city gets its power from the Capiz Electric Cooperative (CAPELCO). The Metro Roxas Water District (MRWD) supplies drinking water to the populace. Supplementing the water supplied by Metro Roxas Water District (MRWD) are wells with hand pumps and artesian wells which are constructed through the Barangay Water Program (BWP) and Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH).

The city's urban area now expanded to the southern part primarily on the site of the 300 hectare master-planned city within a city, Pueblo de Panay, which aims to build a new business district that would connect the Lawaan and Sibaguan highways. It is already occupied by several restaurants and hotels and Robinsons Place Roxas. Roxas City is experiencing a real estate boom" with conversions of shponds into subdivisions and commercial areas.

The National Port of Culasi and Roxas Airport serve as the main gateway to the city from the capital city of Manila. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific Air has a daily flight to/from Manila andMid-Sea Express serves the Roxas - Cebu route. The M/V Love-1 of Moreta Shipping Lines provides shipping going to Manila North Harbor and The Super Shuttle RoRo links Culasi to Batangas

THE SOME TOURIST ATTRACTION OF ROXAS CITY

THIS IS THE CAPITOL OF ROXAS

THIS  IS THE CHURCH OF ROXAS CITY

THE IMMACULATE CONCEPCION

THIS IS THE CITY HALL OF ROXAS CITY

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