Antique province
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Antique is a province
of the Philippines
located in the Western Visayas
region
. Its capital is San Jose
and is located at the western portion of Panay Island
, bordering Aklan, Capiz
, and Iloilo to the east. Antique faces the Sulu Sea
to the west.
Antique was one of the three old sakups (districts) of Panay before the Spanish
colonizers arrived in the islands. The Antique was then known as Hantik, which was named after the large red ant
s found on the island, called hantik. (See History section below.) The Spanish chroniclers, however, recorded it as "Hantique" in the French manner. Later, the initial "h" was dropped, and the name officially became "Antique." Unlike the English term "antique", the province is pronounced "ahn-tee-keh."
Historians believe that the earliest people who settled on the island of Panay
were tribal Negrito
s or Ati
s. Oral history
, related as the legend
of Maragtas
, states that in 1212, ten Malay datu
s escaped persecution from Sri-Vishaya, a Hindu-Malay empire that existed at that time in Borneo
and Sumatra
. These datus, led by Datu Puti, sailed with their families and communities from Borneo northward and landed on Panay.
There they met the Negrito chieftain Marikudo and his wife Maniwantiwan. They bought the island from the chieftain for a gold
en saduk (headpiece or helmet), and a golden necklace, given to his wife, among other gifts. The Negritos then retreated to the mountains, while the Borneans settled in the lowlands. Today, the landing is commemorated every year in Antique during the Binirayan festival
.
The island of Panay
was then divided into three sakups (districts). These are Hantik, Aklan, and Irong-Irong. Aklan became the present-day Aklan
and Capiz
, Irong-Irong became Iloilo, and Hantik (also called Hamtik or Hamtic) became Antique. Hantik was named for the large red ant
s found on the island called lantik-lantik.
The sakup of Hantik was given to Datu Sumakwel, one of the ten datus, and who, according to tradition, was the oldest and wisest of them. The three sakups were later governed as a political unit called the Confederation of Madia-as, also under Datu Sumakwel.
Datu Sumakwel founded the town of Malandog, considered to be the first Malay settlement in the country. Malandog is now a barangay
in the present-day municipality of Hamtic
, which was named after the historic sakup.
In 1942, the Japan
ese Imperial forces landed in Antique and occupied the province during the Second World War.
During the Japanese Insurgencies and Occupation (1942-1944), The military general headquarters and camp bases of the 6th and 62nd Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army was active in 1942 to 1944 and the military general headquarters and camp bases of the 6th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary was re-active on 1944 to 1946 in the province of Antique. During the engagements of the Anti-Imperial Japanese military operations in Panay Island on 1942 to 1945 included the Antique province and aided the local guerrilla resistance against the Japanese Imperial forces
In 1944 to 1945, Philippine Commonwealth forces
of the 6th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary and the 6th and 62nd Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army together with recognized local guerrillas defeated the Japanese troops and liberated the province.
by the Cordilleras of the island. The province's borders with its three neighbors lie on the divide of this mountain range. Antique faces the northern portions of the Sulu Sea
to the west. The Semirara Islands, located between Panay and Mindoro
are part of Antique.
The land is rugged and mostly mountainous, cut by many short streams that come down from the eastern mountains. There are two distinct climatic regions in Antique. The North experiences an even distribution of rainfall throughout the year. The south is drier as the high mountains shield the area from the monsoons.
origins characterized by the predominancy of r’s and schwa sounds spoken with a lilting gentle intonation.
The Catholic Church holds a very strong influence on Antiqueños. But Aglipayans are also strong in Antique. For centuries, the churches were the physical vanguards of the people. Being a coastal province, and having been vulnerable to attacks by Moro raiders, Antique was guarded by a series of watchtowers, like the ‘Old Watchtower’ in Libertad and Estaca Hill in Bugasong all of which were built under the direction of the Spanish friars. Even today, the Catholic Church remains influential in both the society and politics of the province.
However, in the mountains, remnants of ancient folk beliefs persists. Babaylan
s or native priestesses continue to divine the future, heal the sick or conjure spells. This is an aspect of Antique’s culture that has been subsumed under the Christian religion.
The Antiqueños are noted for their industry. They are renowned weavers throughout the Visayas. The Bugasong patadyong, a tube cotton fabric of plaid design, is highly valued because of its fineness of weaving. Piña cloth is also produced in looms throughout the province. Wine manufactured from the sap of the coconut is a cottage industry.
The rugged and varied land of Antique offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities. Diving and beach enthusiasts would have a great time discovering the unspoiled islets of Antique. Nogas Island, Hurao-Hurao Island and Mararison Island have long stretches of white sand beaches and are ideal for shell-hunting. Batbatan Island on the other hand, appeals to scuba divers because of the well-preserved coral reefs. Mt. Madia-as, the highest peak on Panay, is a dormant volcano with lakes and 14 waterfalls. It is said to be the legendary home of Bulalakaw, the supreme god of the ancients, and beckons as a challenge for hikers and trekkers.
As to farm type, the average yield per hectare for irrigated lands is 3.39 mt., 2.63 mt. for rain fed farms and 1.57 for upland areas.
As it has been for years, our province had enough stock to feed its population. This year, we have a surplus of 83,756 mt. or 2,093,900 cavans of palay.
Copra, the second major agricultural commodity, registered a total production of 15,712 mt. in 1998 reflecting a decrease of 965 mt. (5.78%) as against last years (1997) yield of 16,677 mt. The main bulk of copra came from the municipality of Caluya where this area accounts for 44 percent of the total copra output of the province. The area planted with coconuts constitutes about 34 percent of the total area of the province. Caluya, together with Pandan, account for more than half (53%) of the total provincial figure in terms of area planted, number of bearing trees, nuts production and copra yield.
For current year, data on production of other field crops are the following: corn - 650 metric tons, legumes (moonbeams, peanuts and other beans) - 1,689 metric tons, muscovado sugar - 2,280 metric tons, root crops (camote, cassava, ube, etc.) - 3,434 metric tons, vegetables (leafy, fruit and root) - 870 metric tons, banana - 11,102 metric tons and mango - 1,330 metric tons.
, marble
, silica, copper
and gemstones
.
Main goods entering the province are construction materials, dry goods, groceries, canned and bottled products, fertilizers and others.
The capital town of San Jose de Buenavista is the center of business hub mushroom in the area. Potential growth areas include the towns of Culasi, Pandan and Sibalom. Investment opportunities with bright prospects in the province are the following:
There are also 51 multi-purpose cooperatives and four credit cooperatives.
For the year 1998, fourteen (14) manufacturing establishments were reported. Such manufacturing establishments are making hollowblocks, wood furnitures, steel/wood, packed foods, metal craft, thresher, soap and sidecar. Service establishments totaled to 117 and a total of 294 trade establishments.
The predominant religion in Antique is Roman Catholic, 65% of the province.There are lot of Roman Catholic parishes in the province, however some of the towns are mostly Aglipayan Church or Philippine Independent Church
members with about 25% of the province, and standing as one diocese - The Diocese of Antique. 10% in the other Christian groups like the Iglesia ni Cristo
, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Kingdom of Hall Jehovass Witness, Baptist Churches, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints etc.
brother of former Congressman now Gov. Exequiel B. Javier - a week long festivities of colorful street parades, beach shows, plaza concerts, beauty contest and trade fair. "Binirayan" biray or "sailboat
" in Kinaray-a, Antique's local language), refers to the difficult journey of the 10 datus to reach Malandog beach, where they befriended the Atis (Aetas) and eventually started a civilization in pre-Hispanic times. As above-stated, Antique was mythically founded by Bornean Malays in the 12th century. According to legend, 10 Bornean datus (chieftains) claimed Panay
island and their leader, Datu Sumakwel, founded the settlement in Malandog, Hamtik, Antique.
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located in the Western Visayas
Western Visayas
Western Visayas, one of the regions of the Philippines, is designated as Region VI. It consists of six provinces; Aklan, Antique, Negros Occidental, Capiz, Guimaras and Iloilo and 16 cities making it the region with the highest number of cities. Iloilo City is the regional center...
region
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. Its capital is San Jose
San Jose, Antique
San Jose is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. It is the capital municipality of Antique...
and is located at the western portion of Panay Island
Panay Island
Panay is an island in the Philippines located in the western part of the Visayas. Politically, it is divided into five provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo, all in the Western Visayas Region. It is located southeast of the island of Mindoro and northwest of Negros, separated by the...
, bordering Aklan, Capiz
Capiz
Capiz is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Roxas City and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan and Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north...
, and Iloilo to the east. Antique faces the Sulu Sea
Sulu Sea
The Sulu Sea is a body of water in the southwestern area of the Philippines, separated from the South China Sea in the northwest by Palawan and from the Celebes Sea in the southeast by the Sulu Archipelago. Borneo is found to the southwest and Visayas to the northeast.Sulu Sea contains a number of...
to the west.
Antique was one of the three old sakups (districts) of Panay before the Spanish
Spain
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colonizers arrived in the islands. The Antique was then known as Hantik, which was named after the large red ant
Ant
Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from wasp-like ancestors in the mid-Cretaceous period between 110 and 130 million years ago and diversified after the rise of flowering plants. More than...
s found on the island, called hantik. (See History section below.) The Spanish chroniclers, however, recorded it as "Hantique" in the French manner. Later, the initial "h" was dropped, and the name officially became "Antique." Unlike the English term "antique", the province is pronounced "ahn-tee-keh."
History
Panay Island
Panay is an island in the Philippines located in the western part of the Visayas. Politically, it is divided into five provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo, all in the Western Visayas Region. It is located southeast of the island of Mindoro and northwest of Negros, separated by the...
were tribal Negrito
Negrito
The Negrito are a class of several ethnic groups who inhabit isolated parts of Southeast Asia.Their current populations include 12 Andamanese peoples of the Andaman Islands, six Semang peoples of Malaysia, the Mani of Thailand, and the Aeta, Agta, Ati, and 30 other peoples of the Philippines....
s or Ati
Ati (tribe)
The Ati is a Negrito ethnic group in Panay, which is located in the Visayas , the central portion of the Philippine archipelago...
s. Oral history
Oral history
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, related as the legend
Legend
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of Maragtas
Maragtas
The Maragtas is a work by Pedro Alcantara Monteclaro titled History of Panay from the first inhabitants and the Bornean immigrants, from which they descended, to the arrival of the Spaniards. The work is in mixed Hiligaynon and Kinaray-a languages in Iloilo in 1907...
, states that in 1212, ten Malay datu
Datu
Datu is the title for tribal chiefs, sovereign princes, and monarchs in the Visayas and Mindanao Regions of the Philippines. Together with Lakan , Apo in Central and Northern Luzon, Sultan and Rajah, they are titles used for native royalty, and are still currently used in the Philippines...
s escaped persecution from Sri-Vishaya, a Hindu-Malay empire that existed at that time in Borneo
Borneo
Borneo is the third largest island in the world and is located north of Java Island, Indonesia, at the geographic centre of Maritime Southeast Asia....
and Sumatra
Sumatra
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. These datus, led by Datu Puti, sailed with their families and communities from Borneo northward and landed on Panay.
There they met the Negrito chieftain Marikudo and his wife Maniwantiwan. They bought the island from the chieftain for a gold
Gold
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en saduk (headpiece or helmet), and a golden necklace, given to his wife, among other gifts. The Negritos then retreated to the mountains, while the Borneans settled in the lowlands. Today, the landing is commemorated every year in Antique during the Binirayan festival
Binirayan festival
The Binirayan festival is an event celebrated in the province of Antique in the Philippines. The festival was conceived by Governor Evelio B. Javier, and first celebrated on January 11–13, 1974...
.
The island of Panay
Panay
Panay may refer to*Panay Island*Panay *Panay, Capiz*Panay River*Panay Gulf* USS Panay *Panay incident...
was then divided into three sakups (districts). These are Hantik, Aklan, and Irong-Irong. Aklan became the present-day Aklan
Aklan
Aklan is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas. Its capital is Kalibo. It is located at the northwest portion of Panay Island, bordering Antique Province to the southwest, and Capiz Province to the east...
and Capiz
Capiz
Capiz is a province of the Philippines located in the Western Visayas region. Its capital is Roxas City and is located at the northeastern portion of Panay Island, bordering Aklan and Antique to the west, and Iloilo to the south. Capiz faces the Sibuyan Sea to the north...
, Irong-Irong became Iloilo, and Hantik (also called Hamtik or Hamtic) became Antique. Hantik was named for the large red ant
Ant
Ants are social insects of the family Formicidae and, along with the related wasps and bees, belong to the order Hymenoptera. Ants evolved from wasp-like ancestors in the mid-Cretaceous period between 110 and 130 million years ago and diversified after the rise of flowering plants. More than...
s found on the island called lantik-lantik.
The sakup of Hantik was given to Datu Sumakwel, one of the ten datus, and who, according to tradition, was the oldest and wisest of them. The three sakups were later governed as a political unit called the Confederation of Madia-as, also under Datu Sumakwel.
Datu Sumakwel founded the town of Malandog, considered to be the first Malay settlement in the country. Malandog is now a barangay
Barangay
A barangay is the smallest administrative division in the Philippines and is the native Filipino term for a village, district or ward...
in the present-day municipality of Hamtic
Hamtic, Antique
Hamtic is a 4th class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 38,230 people in 7,479 households.-Barangays:Hamtic is politically subdivided into 48 barangays.* Apdo* Asluman* Banawon...
, which was named after the historic sakup.
In 1942, the Japan
Japan
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ese Imperial forces landed in Antique and occupied the province during the Second World War.
During the Japanese Insurgencies and Occupation (1942-1944), The military general headquarters and camp bases of the 6th and 62nd Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army was active in 1942 to 1944 and the military general headquarters and camp bases of the 6th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary was re-active on 1944 to 1946 in the province of Antique. During the engagements of the Anti-Imperial Japanese military operations in Panay Island on 1942 to 1945 included the Antique province and aided the local guerrilla resistance against the Japanese Imperial forces
In 1944 to 1945, Philippine Commonwealth forces
Philippine Constabulary
The Philippine Constabulary ' was the oldest of four service commands of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. It was a gendarmerie type para-military police force of the Philippines established in 1901 by the United States-appointed administrative authority replacing the Guardia Civil...
of the 6th Infantry Regiment of the Philippine Constabulary and the 6th and 62nd Infantry Division of the Philippine Commonwealth Army together with recognized local guerrillas defeated the Japanese troops and liberated the province.
Geography
Antique is mostly isolated from the rest of the island of PanayPanay Island
Panay is an island in the Philippines located in the western part of the Visayas. Politically, it is divided into five provinces: Aklan, Antique, Capiz, and Iloilo, all in the Western Visayas Region. It is located southeast of the island of Mindoro and northwest of Negros, separated by the...
by the Cordilleras of the island. The province's borders with its three neighbors lie on the divide of this mountain range. Antique faces the northern portions of the Sulu Sea
Sulu Sea
The Sulu Sea is a body of water in the southwestern area of the Philippines, separated from the South China Sea in the northwest by Palawan and from the Celebes Sea in the southeast by the Sulu Archipelago. Borneo is found to the southwest and Visayas to the northeast.Sulu Sea contains a number of...
to the west. The Semirara Islands, located between Panay and Mindoro
Mindoro
Mindoro is the seventh-largest island in the Philippines. It is located off the coast of Luzon, and northeast of Palawan. The southern coast of Mindoro forms the northeastern extremum of the Sulu Sea.-History:...
are part of Antique.
The land is rugged and mostly mountainous, cut by many short streams that come down from the eastern mountains. There are two distinct climatic regions in Antique. The North experiences an even distribution of rainfall throughout the year. The south is drier as the high mountains shield the area from the monsoons.
People and culture
Antiqueños are very hospitable people who would go out of their way to extend assistance to visitors and guests. These seafaring people share many characteristics with their Panay neighbors. However, the steep slopes and the rugged, long mountain ranges Bold textof Antique have isolated it from the rest of Panay. Hence, they have developed their own distinct language called Kinaray-a. This dialect is of AustronesianAustronesian languages
The Austronesian languages are a language family widely dispersed throughout the islands of Southeast Asia and the Pacific, with a few members spoken on continental Asia that are spoken by about 386 million people. It is on par with Indo-European, Niger-Congo, Afroasiatic and Uralic as one of the...
origins characterized by the predominancy of r’s and schwa sounds spoken with a lilting gentle intonation.
The Catholic Church holds a very strong influence on Antiqueños. But Aglipayans are also strong in Antique. For centuries, the churches were the physical vanguards of the people. Being a coastal province, and having been vulnerable to attacks by Moro raiders, Antique was guarded by a series of watchtowers, like the ‘Old Watchtower’ in Libertad and Estaca Hill in Bugasong all of which were built under the direction of the Spanish friars. Even today, the Catholic Church remains influential in both the society and politics of the province.
However, in the mountains, remnants of ancient folk beliefs persists. Babaylan
Babaylan
Babaylan is a Visayan term identifying an indigenous Filipino religious leader, who functions as a healer, a shaman, a seer and a community "miracle-worker"...
s or native priestesses continue to divine the future, heal the sick or conjure spells. This is an aspect of Antique’s culture that has been subsumed under the Christian religion.
The Antiqueños are noted for their industry. They are renowned weavers throughout the Visayas. The Bugasong patadyong, a tube cotton fabric of plaid design, is highly valued because of its fineness of weaving. Piña cloth is also produced in looms throughout the province. Wine manufactured from the sap of the coconut is a cottage industry.
The rugged and varied land of Antique offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities. Diving and beach enthusiasts would have a great time discovering the unspoiled islets of Antique. Nogas Island, Hurao-Hurao Island and Mararison Island have long stretches of white sand beaches and are ideal for shell-hunting. Batbatan Island on the other hand, appeals to scuba divers because of the well-preserved coral reefs. Mt. Madia-as, the highest peak on Panay, is a dormant volcano with lakes and 14 waterfalls. It is said to be the legendary home of Bulalakaw, the supreme god of the ancients, and beckons as a challenge for hikers and trekkers.
Agriculture
For the year 1998, production of palay, the primary crop of the province registered a total of 177,521 metric tons (mt.) or 4,438,025 cavans from 58,847 hectares with an average yield of 3.02 metric tons per hectare. An increase of 8,280 mt. or 16.37 percent over last years (1997) production was observed because the area harvested has increased by 9,822 hectares or 5.86 percent. However, the average yield per hectare decreased by 0.3 mt. per hectare or 0.09 percent.As to farm type, the average yield per hectare for irrigated lands is 3.39 mt., 2.63 mt. for rain fed farms and 1.57 for upland areas.
As it has been for years, our province had enough stock to feed its population. This year, we have a surplus of 83,756 mt. or 2,093,900 cavans of palay.
Copra, the second major agricultural commodity, registered a total production of 15,712 mt. in 1998 reflecting a decrease of 965 mt. (5.78%) as against last years (1997) yield of 16,677 mt. The main bulk of copra came from the municipality of Caluya where this area accounts for 44 percent of the total copra output of the province. The area planted with coconuts constitutes about 34 percent of the total area of the province. Caluya, together with Pandan, account for more than half (53%) of the total provincial figure in terms of area planted, number of bearing trees, nuts production and copra yield.
For current year, data on production of other field crops are the following: corn - 650 metric tons, legumes (moonbeams, peanuts and other beans) - 1,689 metric tons, muscovado sugar - 2,280 metric tons, root crops (camote, cassava, ube, etc.) - 3,434 metric tons, vegetables (leafy, fruit and root) - 870 metric tons, banana - 11,102 metric tons and mango - 1,330 metric tons.
Fishery
By the end of the year, preliminary data for the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) reported that the total volume of' fishery products reached 24,299 metric tons. The aquaculture sector yields the highest production during the inclusion of seaweed's in this sector.Livestock and poultry
Livestock and poultry raising in the province is through backyard or commercial system of production. Data from Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) revealed that from 1,441,660 heads of livestock and poultry in 1997, the number rose to 1,547,944 in 1998, an additional 106,284 heads, indicating 7.37 percent growth. The main reason behind this growth is the increase in poultry production of almost 7.88 percent.Forestry
Forest products include bamboo, rattan, buri, bariw, nito, log, charcoal, abaca, herbal vines and plants, wild flowers and others. These forest resources are of undetermined quantity, and are used as raw materials in construction industry, furniture and handicraft.Trade, commerce, and industry
Major products shipped out of the province are palay, rice, copra, muscovado sugar, legumes, fruits & vegetables, livestock, fish & fish preparations and seaweeds. Manufacture items like native gifts, toys and housewares found their way in major cities of the country and abroad. Principal mined products exported include coalCoal
Coal is a combustible black or brownish-black sedimentary rock usually occurring in rock strata in layers or veins called coal beds or coal seams. The harder forms, such as anthracite coal, can be regarded as metamorphic rock because of later exposure to elevated temperature and pressure...
, marble
Marble
Marble is a metamorphic rock composed of recrystallized carbonate minerals, most commonly calcite or dolomite.Geologists use the term "marble" to refer to metamorphosed limestone; however stonemasons use the term more broadly to encompass unmetamorphosed limestone.Marble is commonly used for...
, silica, copper
Copper
Copper is a chemical element with the symbol Cu and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is soft and malleable; an exposed surface has a reddish-orange tarnish...
and gemstones
Gemstones
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.
Main goods entering the province are construction materials, dry goods, groceries, canned and bottled products, fertilizers and others.
The capital town of San Jose de Buenavista is the center of business hub mushroom in the area. Potential growth areas include the towns of Culasi, Pandan and Sibalom. Investment opportunities with bright prospects in the province are the following:
- Champorado sugar industry
- Seaweed processing
- Marble processing
- Gemstone and semi-precious stone processing
- Coco oil mill
- Livestock and poultry processing
- Food Processing
- Marine products processing
- Furniture, handicraft, metalcraft
- Fiber extraction/processing/weaving
- High value crop production
- Feed/Feed Milling
Banks and other financial institutions
As of 1998, Antique has a total of eleven rural banks, five private commercial banks and three government banks: the Development Bank of the Philippines and Land Bank of the Philippines have branches at San Jose de Buenavista and Pandan, Antique.There are also 51 multi-purpose cooperatives and four credit cooperatives.
Establishments
An establishment is an economic unit which engages under a single ownership or control. Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) classifies establishments as manufacturing, trade and service.For the year 1998, fourteen (14) manufacturing establishments were reported. Such manufacturing establishments are making hollowblocks, wood furnitures, steel/wood, packed foods, metal craft, thresher, soap and sidecar. Service establishments totaled to 117 and a total of 294 trade establishments.
Mineral resources
The mineral resources, metallic and non-metallic that abound in the province are coal, marble, copper, gold, limestone, silica gemstone and others. An indication of oil deposit was recently discovered at Maniguin Island in Culasi.Religion
- Christianity, Protestantism and Other groups
The predominant religion in Antique is Roman Catholic, 65% of the province.There are lot of Roman Catholic parishes in the province, however some of the towns are mostly Aglipayan Church or Philippine Independent Church
Philippine Independent Church
The Philippine Independent Church, The Philippine Independent Church, The Philippine Independent Church, (officially the or the IFI, also known as the Philippine Independent Catholic Church or in Ilocano: Siwawayawaya nga Simbaan ti Filipinas (in in Kinaray-a/Hiligaynon: Simbahan Hilway nga...
members with about 25% of the province, and standing as one diocese - The Diocese of Antique. 10% in the other Christian groups like the Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo also known as INC, is the largest entirely indigenous Christian religious organization that originated from the Philippines and the largest independent church in Asia. Due to a number of similarities, some Protestant writers describe the INC's doctrines as restorationist in...
, Seventh Day Adventist Church, Kingdom of Hall Jehovass Witness, Baptist Churches, and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints etc.
Political divisions
Antique is subdivided into 18 municipalities.
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Caluya, Antique Caluya is a 4th class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 20,049 people in 3,942 households.... Culasi, Antique Culasi is a third class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. Located at the northern portion of the sea-horse shaped province. It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Sebaste, on the south by the Municipality of Tibiao, on the west by Cuyo East Pass in the China Sea and... Hamtic, Antique Hamtic is a 4th class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 38,230 people in 7,479 households.-Barangays:Hamtic is politically subdivided into 48 barangays.* Apdo* Asluman* Banawon... Laua-an, Antique Laua-an is a 4th class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 23,258 people in 4,725 households. Laua-an is celebrating its pride, the famous Pahinis Festival every January... |
Libertad, Antique Libertad is a 5th class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 12,955 people in 2,637 households.-History:...
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San Remigio, Antique San Remigio is a 4th class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. It is about 21 kilometers from the provincial capital, San Jose de Buenavista.According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 26,079 people in 4,755 households.-Economy:... Sebaste, Antique Sebaste is a 5th class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 14,973 people in 2,910 households.-Barangays:Sebaste is politically subdivided into 10 barangays.* Abiera* Aguila* Alegre... Sibalom, Antique Sibalom is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. It is known as the "Rice Bowl" of the province. As of 2007, the National Census and Statistics Office records show that Sibalom is inhabited by a total of 53,934 residents and is projected to increase to 63,254 in the year... Tibiao, Antique Tibiao is a 4th class municipality in the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 21,772 people in 4,408 households.-Barangays:Tibiao is politically subdivided into 21 barangays.* Alegre... |
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Binirayan festival
This started in San Jose 34 years ago by the late Gov. Evelio JavierEvelio Javier
Evelio Bellaflor Javier was a Filipino lawyer, civil servant, politician, and an oppositionist during the authoritarian regime of President Ferdinand Marcos. Due to these activities, he was assassinated by the regime on February 11, 1986...
brother of former Congressman now Gov. Exequiel B. Javier - a week long festivities of colorful street parades, beach shows, plaza concerts, beauty contest and trade fair. "Binirayan" biray or "sailboat
Sailboat
A sailboat or sailing boat is a boat propelled partly or entirely by sails. The term covers a variety of boats, larger than small vessels such as sailboards and smaller than sailing ships, but distinctions in the size are not strictly defined and what constitutes a sailing ship, sailboat, or a...
" in Kinaray-a, Antique's local language), refers to the difficult journey of the 10 datus to reach Malandog beach, where they befriended the Atis (Aetas) and eventually started a civilization in pre-Hispanic times. As above-stated, Antique was mythically founded by Bornean Malays in the 12th century. According to legend, 10 Bornean datus (chieftains) claimed Panay
Panay
Panay may refer to*Panay Island*Panay *Panay, Capiz*Panay River*Panay Gulf* USS Panay *Panay incident...
island and their leader, Datu Sumakwel, founded the settlement in Malandog, Hamtik, Antique.