CAPIZtahan 2009 kicks off today
The celebration of the 108th Foundation Day Commemoration of the Civil Governance of Capiz starts today, April 13, until April 15. With the celebration aptly titled “CAPIZtahan 2009,” a series of activities were spearheaded by the provincial government of Capiz, under the leadership of Gov. Victor Tanco, Sr.
With the recent awarding of Capiz as LGU culture friendly, the focus of the celebration is on the cultural and historical heritage of the Capiceños. The present administration holds sacred the historical past, culture and legacy left by its forefathers who guided and charted the province of Capiz to what it is at present.
Consistently adhering to the slogan “Labi Sa Tanan Ang Tawo,” it is but fitting that this 108th Foundation Day of the Province be celebrated not only by the provincial government and the other LGUs but with multi–sectoral participation.
Dubbed as CAPIZtahan to highlight its celebratory and communal dimensions, the participation by Civil Society Organizations (CSOs), Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), and Indigenous People (IPs) are encouraged in recognition of their contribution to the development of the Province.
Going back in history, the United States Philippines Commission through Act No. 11l5, entitled “AN ACT EXTENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT ACT TO PROVINCE OF CAPIZ” established the Provincial Government of Capiz on April 15, 1901.
REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9217 of the House of Representatives, otherwise known as the Declaration of April 15 of every year as Pres. Manuel Acuña Roxas Memorial Day, a special non-working holiday for the entire Capiz province and Roxas City.
The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of the province of Capiz passed and approved ORDINANCE NO. 02-S-2003 entitled AN ACT OF DECLARING APRIL 15 OF EVERY CALENDAR YEAR AS THE FOUNDATION DAY OF THE PROVINCE OF CAPIZ AND TO CELEBRATE SAID OCCASION WITH FITTING ACTIVITY.
To institutionalize this revered event, the Sangguniang Panlalawigan passed Ordinance No. 01-s-2009 with a title “NAMING THE CELEBRATION OF THE CAPIZ PROVINCE CHARTER ANNIVERSARY EVERY APRIL 15 AS “CAPIZTAHAN,” INSTITUTIONALIZING ITS YEARLY HOLDING, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.”
This occasion is a rare opportunity for enhancing historical awareness and promotion of good citizenship which will raise the level of the sense of place of every Capiznon.