Panay, officially the Municipality of Panay, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Capiz,

Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 48,890 people. Pronounced as
Pan-ay, it used to be the provincial capital of Capiz. Panay is 8 kilometres east from Roxas
City. Wikipedia

What is Panay Capiz known for?

Panay is the site of the famous coral-stone Santa Monica Church, home to the
largest Catholic Church bell in Asia.

  HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

“In order to achieve holistic human development, we must give impetus to the
person’s health, education, protection, shelter, welfare, and the freedom to
pursue his dreams for a better quality of life. I miss the government that provides
the necessary support for quality education, promotes health and well-being,
provides for those who have less in life and offers opportunity for the realization
of one’s dream for a more productive and dignified life for him and for his family.”

  INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT

“The concept of providing infrastructure must be founded on the need of the

community and the ability of the government to provide given its financial
resources and its internal capability to implement them. It must be prioritized
based on its strategic value to the over-all development of the municipality rather
than the political mileage of the decision maker. My administration as a mayor
and governor have invested on prioritizing the more strategic infrastructure and
built its internal capability to build those infrastructure projects at a much lesser
cost. However, in order to sustain your efforts, you must be able to upgrade your
capability to make your effort more efficient and sustainable.”

  DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT

“There is no perfect formula in managing a local government unit but my

experience have taught me the value of development planning and people’s
consultation, fiscal management, organizational reform and leading by example.
Prestigious organizations may have seen the impact of my efforts that they
 conferred to me the recognition of being the Most Outstanding Governor of the
Philippines and the Most Outstanding Local Chief Executive Awards. However,
the greatest recognition that I personally feel is when people appreciate your
efforts and knowing that they feel and experience that their government cares for
them and their future.”

  LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

“Even when I was working as manager of our rural bank then and after I served
various posts in the government, I came to realize that economic development
has never been inclusive. The benefits of economic growth are always enjoyed
by a handful of individuals who has the means, influence and the power over
others. Even under a free enterprise economy, I always believe that government
can equalize, can level the playing field and can provide the necessary
environment that people can have equal, free and easy access to economic
opportunities either through direct incentives or appropriate policy support.”

  AGRI-FISHERY RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

“Panay is endowed with abundant blessings from the land, rivers and the sea.
These resources provides sustenance to the Pan-ayanon and even to the people
of Capiz. In order for these resources to be sustainable, we need to conserve,
develop and properly manage them so as to ensure food security and economic
prosperity for the Pan-ayanons. Apart from regulating the use of these resources,
government must ensure that everyone has equal opportunity to benefit from
these bounties and must ensure that it shall not fall under the control of the
powerful and those that have the means to monopolize and take exclusive
control.”

  WASTE MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

“Panay's topography has always been the physical limitation in providing a more
sustainable way of managing its material wastes. If the established and
traditional way is not applicable, government must adopt creative and vigorous
efforts, adopt new technology and advocate to ingrain the value of sustainable
waste management into the culture of the Pan-ayanon. The challenge that the
climate change phenomena is posing to our very existence are primary reasons
that we all must work to protect our environment for the future generation.”
 Family Day
Have a day off with your love ones. Your kids will love our kiddie pool. Aside from swimming,
we also have other activities like billiards, karaoke and dragonfruit picking.
 Friends and Lovers Day
Perfect for barkada outing or romantic getaway. The serenity of the place will blend in perfectly
with laughters and fun around your besties or Jowa. 

Special Days
Make your special day extra special. With our spacious pavilion and great view and facilities,
you can never wrong. Think of us in your next event and together we will make memories.

ESTORYA FOREST GARDEN

If you want to relax and unwind, this is a place for you. Aside from the fact that this place is
pretty secluded, the place was actually full of trees, plants, and super spacious that if even you
have over 50 guests you won't probably see each other that often unless you plan a meet up
place. Over 7 hectares of land fully develop and another few hectares under development, they
provide amenities for the guest to enjoy. Food is exquisitely good. They also have venues for
large celebration and also a very picturesque one. If you are a photographer or a videographer
and your theme is nature, this might suit your taste. The staffs are very kind and accommodating
and can actually provide most of your needs. Aside from the fact that this place can't
accommodate over a thousand guests is only it's downside. Everything in this place has stories
including the staffs up to its table to the chandeliers is a plus and if you want to know, just ask
and they're more than willing to oblige.
Do you know what is the history of Panay?

This is a  place where the daybreak of

Christianity started. It is also the middle of the first act of revolution aligned with the
Spaniards in the Prefecture of Capiz. First encounter stuck between the Filipino
revolutionaries and the Spanish forces happened in May 1897 at the Tadiao Bridge.
Even though the inferiority in manpower and arms, the  revolutionaries were able to
ward off the advance of the Spanish military by absolute inventiveness..The subsequent
day, the Spaniards regrouped well armed and geared up, went back to Panay on big
boats tied  in two’s (Conduction) through Banica Tributary. Upon reaching Lahab River
near Panay town proper, the revolutionaries armed with field gun, rifles, bolls and
spears laid an ensnare to the Spaniards armed forces. The Filipino inexperienced in the
use of field gun fired at the Spanish forces but missed. A ferocious battle ensue and the
Filipino poorer in arms and number in due course retreated to the Poblacion using what
is now called Calle Revolucion. The pursuing  Spanish armed forces put the town into
put a match to and spared only the Sta. Monica Church and the Parish Convent, that is
the reason why no old houses can be seen in the town today. The battle raged on the end
of the day the revolutionaries retreated to Balisong Hills in the town of Pilar where the
last battle amid the Spaniards and the Filipinos was fight.

The centuries-old Sta. Monica Church is one

of the major tourist attractions in Capiz. Declared as the National  Heritage by the
national Chronological Commission in 1997, Sta. Monica Church houses in its 5-storey
belfry a enormous bell whose thriving sound can be heard 10 kilometers away. It is
made of 70 sacks of coins and weighs 10.4 tons,  This is the biggest Catholic Church bell
in Asia.
Another spot that you can see in Panay is Pawa buntod beach. 3 kilometers shoreline
of 
Pawa-Buntod teritorry in the Municipality of Panay, attracts visitors because of its
fine black sand. Other beach that you can see in capiz is rich in white sand beach just
like at basiao beach. Basiao beach is rich in white sand and crystal like water. But in
Pawa, you will amaze  beacause of their fine black sand. You can enjoy swimming their
and looking some beutiful spots in panay. Come and visit their amazing spot at Panay.