Municipality of Panay – Panay, Capiz

Santa Monica

Panay’s centuries-old church is the
town’s historic landmark
and foremost tourist attraction.
It was constructed in 1571 and
completed in 1771.
The grand structure is 70m long,
25m wide, 18m high
and shaped in the form of a
Latin cross.

It has three towering altars made of hardwood decorated
with ornamental bas-reliefs and antique statues, a delicate
expression of old Spanish Baroque. The church was
declared as a “National Historical Landmark”
by the National Historical Institute.
Go back in time and see authentic altars, images and
other church paraphernalia made of pure gold and
silver. Just under the parish convent, also see priests’
traditional vestments and other century-old artifacts
on display.
Mangrove forest in Panay is the largest
in the province with an area of about
371.03ha. Reforestation sites are located
in Brgy. Lat-asan and Buntod. It is part
of the ecotourism being promoted
by the Municipality.

Mangrove serves as habitat to fishes,
birds, and different species of animals;
filter the water system from pollutants;
and buffer zone for strong waves and
currents protecting the people living
in the coastal areas.
Atop the Sta. Monica Church belfry, hangs the biggest bell in Asia.
It’s booming sound could be heard a kilometers away. It is about
7 ft. tall, a base diameter of 5 ft. and weighs 10.4 tons.
Seventy sacks of coins were used to cast the giant bell in 1878.
The inscription on the bell reads “I am the voice of God which
will echo and praise from the beginning until the end of this town
of Pan-ay, so that the faithful of Jesus Christ will come to this
house of God to receive heavenly graces.”
Every December, watch how the Florencia Bermejo-Endriga
Park (Panay Public Plaza) transformed into a miniature
village glistening and brightened by multicolored lights.
The theme changes every year and have since been
frequented and loved by children.
Fuente de Vida (Fountain of Life) is the old Spanish well restored by
the Parish of Sta. Monica, Panay, Capiz and is now considered as
one of major place to visit in the Municipality of Panay. The well is
made of authentic corral stones and known to produce large
quantities of water used during the Spanish times in Panay.

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Turn over of Boats

Jan 29, 2014

The turn-over ceremonies of the motorized pumpboats and bancas at the Panay Civic Center turned into a real gesture of brotherhood and concern as the beneficiaries and the donors shared insights on how it is to experience hardship during Typhoon Yolanda and how to move on with confidence, faith and hope that the future would…

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Panay Christmas Village ’13

Nov 29, 2013

The simple ceremony of the Ceremonial Lighting and Opening of Panay Christmas Village on November 28, 2013 at about 7:00 PM ushered the advent of the Christmas Season for the Municipality of Panay. It was a respite from the heavy feelings that Pan-ayanons have at the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda and left Panay devastated.…

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Barangay Oathtaking Ceremonies

Nov 29, 2013

The newly-elected barangay officials of the Municipality of Panay took their oath in a simple ceremony on November 28, 2013 at 4:30 in the afternoon. The simplicity of the ceremonies was largely influenced by the need for austerity measures given the recent super typhoon Yolanda that has left widespread destruction all throughout the municipality. The…

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Typhoon Yolanda

Nov 21, 2013

[toggle title=”Help Panay”] TO ALL THOSE WHO CARE .. LET US HELP PANAY The Municipality of Panay is one of the municipalities in the Province of Capiz. it is home of the Century-old Sta. Monica Church that houses the Biggest Bell in Asia. the Municipality is also known for its governance initiatives having been chosen…

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Teachers Day

Oct 9, 2013

MY TEACHER .. MY HERO The Municipal Government of Panay joined the Department of Education (DepEd) in the celebration of the National Teacher’s Month on October 5, 2013. Their theme in this celebration is “My Teacher , My Hero” is a fitting tribute to the men and women of the DepEd in their quest to…

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Executive-Legislative Agenda

Sep 14, 2013

Mayor Dante B. Bermejo, Vice Mayor Gualberto B. Bernas III, Sangguniang Bayan members, municipal department and section heads and representatives from the private sector convened on September 12-13, 2013 at Kapis Mansions Hotel, Banica, Roxas City to formulate the Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA) of the Municipality of Panay. Together with the formulation of the ELA, the…

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