Mention Capiz and two things come into mind—the exquisite decorative shell it was named after, and the rich aquatic resources which have made it the country’s seafood capital. But beyond these traditional tags, this ancient province has become an exciting frontier to explore on wheels for road warriors. For the all-important pasalubong, swing by the Provincial Park for food products and souvenirs, Banica Market for an assortment of dried fish, and Kapis Atbp for its trademark capiz decors. Roxas City’s neighboring town takes pride in its iconic Baroque-style Sta. Monica Church whose walls are made of coral blocks dating back to the late 1700s. Its five-tier belfry, which is open to the public by appointment, houses Asia’s biggest Christian bell at 5×7 feet, weighs 10.4 tons, and was cast in 1878 using 70 sacks of coins.

Supetran, B. L. (2020, March 1). A piece of Capiz. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. B2-2.