Panay
Panay, Capiz also known as the "Heritage Capital of Capiz" derived the title "Heritage Capital of Capiz" because of its historical background one of it was the famous Sta. Monica Parish Church and of course the biggest bell in Asia.
Owing to the shortage of food in Cebu, Legazpi moved to Panay in 1569. On the bank of the Panay River, he founded the second Spanish settlement in the Philippines. This settlement is now the town of Pan-ay in the province of Capiz thatcaptivates the Spaniards due to its bountiful food and weather climate. At the beginning, the Panay Filipinos were hostile. But owing to the apostolic labors of Fr. Juan de Alba and other Augustinian missionaries, they were pacified and captivated by the alluring Legazpi and finally became friends. Two Chiefs of Panay, Datu Macabaog and Madidadang, were converted to Christians by the Augustinian missionaries and became good friends of Legazpi.
Festival in Panay:
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