MUNICIPAL PROFILE
Location : Center Portion of Panay
Island 78 km. way from Iloilo
&37 km. away from Roxas City
Province : CAPIZ
Region : VI
Class : 4th Class Municipality
Area : 10,600 sq. hectares
Creation : August 23, 1938
No.of Brgys. : 22
Products : Corn, Rice and other root crops
The SIGHTS
Cuartero is haven of undiscovered natural scenic spots. Most of them are surrounded by lush, green forests and scenic hillsides. Some of this is Muray-Buray Spring in Brgy. Mainit, the Agsagoksok Spring, the Agpayao Lake and many others. There are also caves in the town for those who seek adventure. There is the Kinan-at Ulo Mountain Cave, the Agdahon Cave known for its stalactites and stalagmites.
Landmarks you will see as you go around the town…….
Church Belfry – one of the oldest and loudest bells in Capiz
Veterans Park – where the famous globe with the statue of Gen. Contreras riding in a horse
Mayor Manuel Funa Monument – the first mayor of Cuartero
Gov. Antonio Habana Monument – a Cuarteronhon who became the 3rd Governor of Capiz
Angub Elem. School- site of the Japanese Garrison during the World War II
Gabaldon Building (District Office of Dept. of Education)-site of Capiz High School during World War II
FESTIVITIES
Sayaw kay San Antonio
The “Sayaw” is a dance ritual, performed by young girls, in honor of San Antonio De Padua, the patron Saint of the town. It is a thanks giving for all the blessings from God received by the Cuarteronhons through the intercession of San Antonio De Padua. In this ritual, the residents prepare food offerings are considered as ‘pandesillo of San Antonio”, which the residents and the guests will partake after the dance. It is a traditional of the Cuarteronhons. It entertains guest with the intricacies of weaving colorful ropes which are tied at the topmost portion of a pole by each dancer. The grand filale is the fast movement of the dancers while weaving the ripes into 12 designs.
Agdahanay Festival
The Agdahanay Festival is held every 2nd week of June which culminates on the 13th in honor of the town’s patron saint, San Antonio De Padua. This was conceptualize to give due recognition to the Cuarteronhons hospitality. ” Agdahanay” means invitiong and accommadating others. One whole week of fun, revelry, cultural activities and frenzied street dancing are enjoyed by the Cuarteronhons.
Cuartero Anniversary(Hinugyaw Festival)
The celebration is held every 21st of August. This is the anniversary of the declaration of Cuartero as a seperate municipality. All agencies and the church join hands in preparing a grand luncheon at the plaza for everyone to partake. Fun-filled activities follow after the lunch. an agricultural fair is also held where barangays display their products in their town payag-payag.
Source: Capiz Tourism Office
