DUMALAG, CAPIZ

I. Name and Origin

Dumalag one of the central towns of Capiz province. The name Dumalag came from the Bisayan word” dalag” which mean yellow. Others claim that the “dalag” came from the color of the Pan-ay River that cuts across the town which is used to turn yellow because of the leaves of the certain tree. Another term is also “dumalaga” or spring chicken which could have been in abundance in the area in early times.

II. Industries 

Farming - - tilling the lowlands and kaingin the uplands.

The present inhabitants of the town are descendants of the civilized Malays, most of who were Christianized by the early Spanish colonizers. The Spanish missionaries played an important role in convert in the early natives to the catholic faith. At the later stage of the colonization of the islands, the natives became all Catholics.

After the arrival of the Americans, however, some natives became Prostestants, resulting, perhaps, from the American policy of giving the people freedom of belief or religion. However, very few of the native even at that about ninety percent of the natives are still catholic.

II. ETHNIC ORIGIN OF THE PEOPLE

III. POLITIZATION OF THE TOWN

American Regime

Many of the natives of Dumalag had proven their capability to run the government and protect the inhabitants from outside molestations or raids by the bandits. Seeing the traits of the majority of the natives, the parish priest entrusted the town government to a native at the time under his direct supervision.Dumalag was nominally governed first by a captain, later, by an Alcalde, then capitan alcalde and lastly, just before the American occupation, by a gobernadorcillo. During the American regime, the title of the executive was changed to President Municipal and later, to alcalde municipal. The later title is still used under the Republic.

GENERAL FEATURES  

 1.1 LocationDumalag is located in the southern interior portion of

the province, it is bounded on the north by the municipalities of Mambusao, Sigma, and Dao; on the northwest, by the municipality of Jamindan; on the west and southwest, by the municipality of Cuartero; on the east, but the municipality of Dumarao; on the southeast, by the municipality of Bingawan, Iloilo and on the south, by the municipality of Tapaz. Its exact location is at coordinated 11 degrees 18 minutes and 4 seconds North Latitude.         

1.2 Land Area           Dumalag has a total land area of 10,918 hectares 

1.3 Income Class             Fourth (4) class municipality with an income of P53,375,482.90  

1.4 Accessibil ity            All Barangays are accessible by land transportation are motorcycle, trisikad and public utility jeepneys.          

 Ivisan, Capiz

I. Name and Origin

The name Ivisan came from the “Ibis” small fish which abounds in the place. They are preserving by salting and drying.

During the Spanish era, the provincial governor appointed a committee composed of preeminent men of the village and Spanish officials to coin the proper name of the locality.They unanimously agreed to the name “Ibisan” due to the small fish “ibis” and later on officially accepted Ivisan instead of Ibisan because of the preferences of “V” to “B”.

II. Industries 

 •Farming - tilling the lowlands and kaingin the uplands.•Fishing – labay, hudhud, taba, bentol, laya, tapangan, saliwsiwan, and arong.•Buri weaving – ropero, nigo, taklob and taba for fishing.•Salt making – ordinary salt and duldul (hardered baked salt used as viand.

Influence In Our Culture

Pre – Spanish Period

HomeThe primitive “taos” build no house but lean

to shelter homes and palm of bamboo leaves fastened to a frame to keep out from rain and heat of the sun.Later, they learned to build houses with wood or bamboos, with thatched roofs above the grounds.

I. Domestic and social life

Courtship and Marriage          A man courted a lady and gets the consent of the parents of the girl and proposals of wedding followed. The man had to render service to the parents of the girl called. “PANGGAD” like tilling the fields, pounding rice, fetching water, gathering firewood or building new house.

II. Customs

Pregnancy and BirthThese were accompanied by many superstitions

like (a) a pregnant woman should not see an eclipse because the baby will be deformed. (b) If she happened to eat uncooked rice the baby will be dirty inside the womb. (c) If she conceives the fruit of a tree, the fruits will be sour or else the tree will die.All deliveries were assisted by a “hilot” an unlettered obstetrician. Usually the father assisted the “hilot”. After birth the child was brought and turned around the stove so that he is free from ailment. The umbilical core was cut by a “tagkis” specie of bamboo.

ReligionThe natives had no religion, they were

pagans. They worshipped the sun, moon, birds, animals, trees, anitos and diwatas.

III. Community Life and Laws

The inhabitants settled by along the banks. They lived by fishing and those on the hillside and plains lived by catching wild animals and gathering wild fruits.            The natives formed themselves into tribes of barangays composed of 30 families. They selected a leader called datu or rajah who could lead in time of war of disputes. He also made laws and act as judge. 

Spanish period

Domestic and social l i fe              Almost the same as in the pre-Spanish era but still influenced by superstitions. The means of livelihood is the same-fishing and farming. 1815 – The pueblo was established. The first Gobernadorcillo was Don Eugenio Gerardo, appointed by a Spanish friar.1894 – A new reform in the government called “Reforma Nueva” changed the gobernadorcillo to the Capitan Municipal. Sevillano Quiachon wa appointed Capitan Municipal.1899 – Revolutionary reform changed the Capitan Municipal to Presidente Local. Don Eugenio Villagracia was appointed.1902 – Capitan Hipolito Vidal was responsible for the construction of the catholic church convent.1911 – Election of the Municipal President. Pedro advicila was the first President. In his term, the Gabaldon Buildings was constructed.

American Period

Historical Events and Social  Progress1901 – American government in Ivisan formally established run by the American themselves train.1904 – The road from Capiz was improved and extended to Ivisan. The railroad track was finish and the first train operated from Iloilo to Capiz. Years later, the port of Libas was opened and the boat called “Ligatik” made its first voyage from Manila to Capiz. The Panay Autubus operated for Iloilo, Capiz and Aklan passing Ivisan.1920 – Philippine copra was exported. Ivisan developed copra industry. Rice produced in lowland areas with the use of plow and carabao. Mechanized farming in San Juan Sugar Central, Dumalag by Mr. Thomas Ford, Sr. the convent schools was continued. As early as 1901, the public schools were opened for both young and old. Education was compulsory with English as medium of instruction. Local government enacted laws for the welfare of the people.

GENERAL FEATURES  

Ivisan serves as the main gateway of the Province of Capiz to the rest of the Provinces in the Island of Panay.

 1.1 Location         Ivisan is Located along the northwestern coast of Panay Island at122o37’37.33” to 122o43’58” east longitude and 11o28’54.68” to 11o5’42.67” north latitude. Bounded by the Municipalities of Sapian on the west, Panitan on the southeast, Sigma on the South, Roxas City on the northeast and Sapian Bay on North. It is 15 kilometers from Roxas City through the national Highway (via Loctugan) and approximately 9 kilometers (via Balijuagan) 

1.2 Land Area            Land area is the smallest in the Province with only 5,420 hectares (54.20 sq. kilometers). 1.3 Income Class             Fifth (5th) class municipality with an income of P14, 004,591.90. 1.4 Climate            Climate in the municipality is the third type with unpronounced seasonal changes. It is relatively dry during the months of November to April and rainy during the rest of the year.  1.5 Soil Types            There are four varying soil types: Sapian clay, Luisiana clay loam, Bantog clay and hydrosol. 1.6 Accessibi l ity            All Barangays are accessible by land transportation are motorcycle, trisikad and public utility jeepneys.            Motorized boat is an alternative means of transportation in the coastal barangays.