"''O, Capiz''", also known as the Capiz Hymn, is the official provincial

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of the province of

Capiz Capiz, officially the Province of Capiz ( Capiznon/ Hiligaynon: ''Kapuoran sang Capiz''; tl, Lalawigan ng Capiz), is a province in the Philippines located in the central section of Western Visayas region. Its capital is the city of Roxas. It is ...

in the

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History

"''O, Capiz''" was written by Charmaine O. Guartero, a high school music teacher at

Filamer Christian University Filamer Christian University (FCU) is a private Baptist Christian university located in Roxas, Capiz Roxas City, officially the City of Roxas ( Capiznon/ hil, Dakbanwa sang Roxas; fil, Lungsod ng Roxas), is a 3rd class component city and cap ...

, besting 24 other songs entered in a province-sponsored competition for the selection of a provincial hymn. It was first performed on April 21, 2006 at the Hall of Governors in

Roxas City Roxas City, officially the City of Roxas (Capiznon language, Capiznon/ hil, Dakbanwa sang Roxas; fil, Lungsod ng Roxas), is a 3rd class Cities of the Philippines#Legal classification, component city and capital of the Provinces of the Philippi ...

, where Guartero was also awarded ₱20,000, a plaque and a certificate by Governor Vicente Bermejo. The hymn was adopted on June 23, 2006 by an ordinance of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Capiz and performed for the first time at the charter anniversary of the province. The current arrangement, meanwhile, was unveiled on June 25, 2007. Bermejo later noted that in the Capizeños' quest for development, "we need a melody that will inspire us and forge our efforts together to achieve our dream for a better Capiz", describing "''O, Capiz''" as a unique expression of what the true Capiz is and what Capizeños really are. The official video of "''O, Capiz''" is available on

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and cassette and CD copies of the hymn are being distributed to schools throughout the province.

Lyrics

References

External links

* {{National anthems of Asia Regional songs Philippine anthems Culture of Capiz Asian anthems