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'{{Infobox settlement | name = Roxas | native_name = | official_name = | settlement_type = [[Cities of the Philippines|City]] | image_skyline = | image_alt = | image_caption = | image_flag = | flag_alt = | image_seal = Ph seal capiz roxas.png | seal_alt = | image_shield = | shield_alt = | nickname = | motto = | image_map = Ph locator capiz roxas.png | map_alt = | map_caption = Map of Capiz showing the location of Roxas City | pushpin_map = Philippines | pushpin_label_position = | pushpin_map_caption = Location in the Philippines | latd = 11|latm = 35|lats = |latNS = N | longd = 122|longm = 45|longs = |longEW = E | coordinates_type = region:PH_type:city | coordinates_display = inline,title | coordinates_footnotes = | subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]] | subdivision_name = {{flag|Philippines}} | subdivision_type1 = [[Regions of the Philippines|Region]] | subdivision_name1 = [[Western Visayas]] (Region VI) | subdivision_type2 = [[Provinces of the Philippines|Province]] | subdivision_name2 = [[Capiz province|Capiz]] | subdivision_type3 = [[House of Representatives of the Philippines#District Representation|District]] | subdivision_name3 = First District of Capiz | established_title = Founded | established_date = [[1693]] | established_title1 = Cityhood | established_date1 = May 12, 1951 | parts_type = [[Barangay]]s | parts_style = para | p1 = 47 | leader_party = | leader_title = [[Mayor]] | leader_name = Vicente Bermejo | area_total_km2 = 101.96 | population_total = 147738 | population_as_of = 2007 | population_density_km2 = auto | elevation_m = | blank_name_sec1 = [[Cities of the Philippines#Classification|Income class]] | blank_info_sec1 = 2nd class city | timezone = [[Philippine Standard Time|PHT]] | utc_offset = +8 | postal_code_type = [[List of ZIP codes in the Philippines|ZIP Code]] | postal_code = | website = {{official|http://www.roxascity.gov.ph}} | footnotes = }} '''Roxas City''' is a medium-sized [[Philippine city|city]] in the [[Philippine province|province]] of [[Capiz province|Capiz]], [[Philippines]]. It is the provincial capital and a [[Cities of the Philippines#Classification|component city]]. {{as of|2010}}, the city mayor is former provincial governor Vicente Bermejo who was elected during the [[Philippine general election, 2007|2007 election]]. The city is a center of [[copra]] and [[aquaculture]] production. The surrounding area grows [[sugarcane]], [[rice]], [[coconut]], [[fruit]], [[hemp]], and [[tobacco]]. The language spoken in Roxas City are [[Capiznon language|Capiznon]] and [[Hiligaynon language|Hiligaynon]], otherwise known as Ilonggo. According to the 2000 census, the city has a population of 126,352 people in 25,126 households. The abundance of marine life makes Roxas City the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines." This environment-friendly city is home to one of the richest fishing grounds in the country.{{Citation needed|date=December 2007}} Roxas City's Baybay Beach is 16 miles long, one mile wide and is the 15th largest natural bay in the world.<ref>{{cite web | last = | first = | title =Welcome to San Antonio Resort Village | url=http://www.sanantonioresortvillage.com/ | accessdate = 2008-06-20}}</ref> The tallest sea cliffs in [[Western Visayas]] can be found on the city's north side. Roxas City has been a three-time recipient of the Regional Cleanest and Greenest Component City in Western Visayas Award of the Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran Program of the national government.{{Citation needed|date=June 2008}} ==History== Originally founded as the town of ''Capis'' in 1693, Roxas City is the site of [[Miguel Lopez de Legaspi]]'s settlement when he arrived from [[Cebu Island|Cebu]]. The settlement was originally named ''El Puerto de Capiz'', and was a seat of a royal kingdom during the Indo-Malay era. According to a 1732 census, there were 327 inhabitants. In 1746, Capiz was made the seat of the [[military government]], although it was still theoretically controlled by the Bishopric of [[Cebu City|Cebu]]. According to a 1760 census, there were 17,683 inhabitants. On May 31, 1847, a [[Royal Decree]] turned the province into an ''alcadia''{{clarify|date=February 2010}}. The adjacent municipality of [[Panay, Capiz|Panay]] used to be the capital of the province. Capiz, the name of the province, was the old name of Roxas City. The settlement, then known as the "Municipality of Capiz", was accepted as a ''visita''{{clarify|date=February 2010}} of the adjacent municipality of [[Panay, Capiz|Panay]]&mdash;which was then the provincial capital. Roxas City became a city on May 12, 1951 with the issuance of the [[city charter]], Republic Act No. 603, with Lorenzo Arnaldo as its first [[mayor]]. The city was renamed as ''Roxas City'' in honor of [[President of the Philippines|President]] [[Manuel Roxas]]. [[Image:Roxas statue2.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Statue of Manuel Roxas in Roxas City]] ==Location== Roxas City is situated at the northeastern tip of the island of [[Panay]] with geographic coordinates of 11°35' N, 122°45' E. Its boundaries are: the [[Visayan Sea]] to the north, the municipality of Panitan to the south, the municipality of Ivisan to the west, and the municipality of Panay to the East. It is located {{convert|250|nmi|km|-1}} southeast of [[Manila]], 135 kilometers northeast of [[Iloilo City]], and 86 kilometers east of [[Kalibo, Aklan]]. Travel time to Manila is 45 minutes by air and 18 hours by sea. ==Notable people== * [[Manuel Roxas]], first President of the independent Republic of the Philippines. * Josefa Abiertas, first woman bar topnotcher and proponent of the Women's Suffrage Bill.<ref>http://www.roxascity.gov.ph/about_history.htm</ref> * General Esteban Contreras, revolutionary leader during the [[Philippine-American War]].<ref>http://www.roxascity.gov.ph/about_history.htm</ref> *[[Gerardo Roxas]], Philippine Senator and son of President Manuel Roxas. *[[Mar Roxas|Manuel Roxas II]], Philippine Senator and grandson of President Manuel Roxas. * Lorenzo Arnaldo, first Mayor of Roxas City * Julito Elegino Sr., First Director of Classified Intelligence and former Commander in Chief of the New Peoples Army (Currently in Exile in Canada) *[[Barbie Almalbis]], Singer, former frontman of [[Hungry Young Poets]] and [[Barbie's Cradle]]. * [[Geraldine "Pebbles" Asis y Villarruz]] - Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1987 and Top sixth semifinalists during [[Miss Universe 1987]] in Singapore.<ref>http://www.missosology.org/philippines/gowns.html</ref> ==Festivals== ===''Sinadya Sa Halaran''=== The ''Sinadya sa Halaran Festival'' is celebrated the first week of every December in commemoration of the founding of the city followed by the ''Diwal Festival'' signifying the city's importance as the country's "Seafood Capital" along with the ''Aswang Festival'' that symbolizes the rich heritage of [[Philippine mythology|myth and folklore]] in the province. There used to be two separate and distinct 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 Day]] and [[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.{{Citation needed|date=June 2008}} ===''Diwal'' Festival=== The Roxas City Seafood Festival is held to commemorate and promote the resurgence of the [[Angel wing clam]] or ''diwal'', which neared extinction until protected and cultivated in Roxas City. ==Barangays== Roxas City is politically subdivided into 47 [[barangay]]s. <table border=0><tr> <td valign=top> * Adlawan * Bago * Balijuagan * Banica * Poblacion I (Barangay 1) * Poblacion X (Barangay X) * Poblacion XI (Barangay XI) * Poblacion II (Barangay II) * Poblacion III (Barangay III) * Poblacion IV (Barangay IV) * Poblacion V (Barangay V) * Poblacion VI (Barangay VI) * Poblacion VII (Barangay VII) * Poblacion VIII (Barangay VIII) * Poblacion IX (Barangay IX) * Barra </td><td valign=top> * Bato * Baybay * Bolo * Cabugao * Cagay * Cogon * Culajao * Culasi * Dumolog * Dayao * Dinginan * Gabu-an * Inzo Arnaldo Village (Cadimahan) * Jumaguicjic * Lanot * Lawa-an </td><td valign=top> * Li-ong * Libas * Loctugan * Lonoy * Milibili * Mongpong * Olotayan * Punta Cogon * Punta Tabuc * San Jose * Sibaguan * Talon * Tanque * Tanza * Tiza </td></tr></table> ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * [http://www.nscb.gov.ph/activestats/psgc/default.asp Philippine Standard Geographic Code] * [http://www.senate.gov.ph/senators/former_senators/jose_altavasd.htm Sen. 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