We can see them everywhere, along the streets of Roxas City, beside the Immaculate Conception    Metropolitan Cathedral Church stretching their arms and begging alms. We called them beggars. They are the one who cannot afford to buy their own slippers, clothes and even shelter to shed. They are not even sure if, tomorrow they have something to eat, yet struggling to survive in this unjust world. Despite the discrimination they continue to fight and face tomorrow with courage and determination to survive.

            The most special thing that we can give to them is respect and acceptance of who really they are. We need first to assess ourselves if we are that so good enough to criticize them. We need to accept the fact that none of us is perfect. We need also to respect them for us to gain their respect.

MUNICIPAL PROFILE

Location          :      Center Portion of Panay

                                Island 78 km. way from Iloilo

                                &37 km. away from Roxas City

Province           :     CAPIZ

Region              :     VI

Class                 :     4^th Class Municipality

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 3^rd 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

Banwa pangitaon

Dalamguhanon sa dugay nga handum

Ang banwa maangkon

Cuartero, Cuartero

Bugay nsang langit nga naagum

Cuartero, Cuartero

Ikaw paglaum kag inspirasyon

Yari batuna ang himpit nga gugma

Sa tagsa-tagsa

Maghiliusa, pagtin-ad and dala

Sa sini nga banwa

Maghinangpanay kag magbinuligay

Malain isikway

Maghionirupay kag magkinalipay

Sa banwa nga tunay

Composed by: Engr. Melvin Berano

Interpreted by: Hon. Jomarie Opiniano

                                                     Source: Capiz  Tourism Office

The fist time that I rode on a ferris wheel is when I was in 1^st year high school together with my cousin. What a great experience! When the Ferris wheel went upward I just close my eyes and hold tightly on my cousin’s arms coz I felt like I am going to fall and when it went downward I am just like an angel flying without wings. After that experience I want to repeat it again and again.

When I was a child I am so very happy when I got 100% on my exams because my father promised me that with every 100% that I will have he will bought it 10 pesos. Every time that we have an examination I really study hard just to

                                                   have a 100% for me to have my 10 pesos.

Trinoma is a nice place to go with especially when it comes to shopping. They have a lot of boutiques and stores that offers quality products and services. When you’re so tired and hungry of rooming around you can go to their food court on the ground level and buy delicious foods. You can also go to their garden where you can unwind.

 

I love to go to beaches during summer time especially with my family coz that’s the only time that we get together and most of all enjoying the beautiful scenery of the beach.  Watching the waves bumping the stones is the most relaxing thing to do when your there and the highlight of all is swimming in the crystal clear water with your family.

Dark places are those that I don’t want to go when I’m alone. Of course it’s obvious that I’m afraid in the dark coz I imagine a lot of crazy things and I got scared and I’m not at ease because I felt that someone’s staring at me.

In spite all the difficulties and struggles in life I salute my parents for their support in our studies and guiding us through the right way. They are both determined and work hard just to give us the good education. Thanks to God because they are my family. What kind of person I am right now it is because of them. So what more can I say, thank you so much nanay and tatay.