capiz products

Capiz Products

apiz is known as the "Seafood Capital of the Philippines", where farming and fishing are the primary sources of income of the people. The combined natural bounty of land and sea are enough to sustain a vibrant food industry. Its primary agricultural raw products are rice, corn, coconut, sugarcane, banana and cut flower. Apart from a surplus of agricultural products it generates every year, Capiz is also one of the country’s major suppliers of prawn and milk fish. Other agro-industrial harvests include blue marlin, squid, oysters, shrimp, seaweed, squid and angel wings. The rich fishing grounds attract investors to venture into prawn culture, prawn feed manufacture, seaweed farming and the distribution and processing of other marine products. Bulad (Dried Fish) Bulad or dried fish is a major product of the province of Capiz considering that it is blessed with miles and miles of rich coasts. There are several varieties of dried fishes that can be found in Capiz that makes it a captivating land for the middleman sellers of dried fish in Metro Manila. Sellers of dried fish earn a living simply by exporting these to other areas in the country as well as abroad. Ornaments Made from Capiz Shells Known as one of the most versatile and elegant decorating raw materials, the Capiz shells are very important part of the culture of the local Capiznon. It is bread and butter source for many locals who engage in developing all sorts of designs for use as ornamental decoration in houses. The Capiz shells when used as ornaments and decors turn simple living into elegant and cozy-looking environment. It is well known to be a good indoor as well as outdoor décor major raw material. The Capiz shell products are also very well recognized in the world market because Capiz is the only living paradise for the Capiz shells that can be found in their vast sea treasure chest. Popular Capiz Shell Finished Products Some popular Capiz shell chips decorating design include gift items, indoor decoration and outdoor decoration ornaments. Capiz chip-made products range from lanterns, lamp shades, window pane, chandeliers, curtains, picture panels and frames, Capiz shell balls, plates, decorative bowls, candle holders, tiles, flower vase, door hanging chime, soapdish, pendant, globelight, necklace decor, beads, bird cage, floor lamp holders, faux chandelier, gift boxes, collection item rack and many more. This alone is proof to the wonders of the captivating Capiz treasures.

 

history of cuartero

The Municipality of Cuartero belongs to Panay Island. Before the town was a dense forest inhabited by some tropical and man eating animals. Time goes by some settlers accidentally reach the place using the river known as the Panay River by means of their passage.

For so many years, the settlers came by and decided to give the place a name. Binudhian was the first name they gave, followed by a Mapang which they named after a creek. After those two, they changed it again to Fonda which means “founder”.

As years passed the place became Cuartero, in honor of Bishop Mariano of Jaro Ilo-Ilo City who inaugurated the Church in 1890. Cuartero was once a part of Dao in 1973, Cuarteronhon pay their taxes, personal and real estate in Dao Treasury. Cuarteronhon’s exert effort and struggle to become an independent municipality by the help of Manuel Funa and Pascual de la Torre who presented the documents for approval. On August 1938, Pres. Manuel L. Quezon approved the place as a separate municipality from Dao on Executive order 159.

Now, Cuartero is the most talked and progressing municipality in 2^nd District of Capiz. Municipal Mayor Hon. Roger F. Flores and his colleagues continue and maintain on its place and reputation as an emerging and booming municipality.