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, Iloilo, and Guimaras, all in the Western Visayas Region. It is located southeast of the island of Mindoro and northwest of Negros, separated by the Guimaras Strait. Between Negros and Panay Islands lie the island-province of Guimaras. To the north is the Sibuyan Sea and the islands of Romblon; to the southwest is the Sulu Sea and the Panay Gulf. The island has many rivers including Akean, Banica, Iloilo, and Panay. Panay is the setting of the famous legend of Maragtas, which chronicled the arrival of the Malay race to the Philippine islands.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

The 3 century-old Church of Sta. Monica - home of the biggest bell in Asia

The town of Panay is distinctly named as the Heritage Capital of the Province of Capiz. This town is made more historic because of its centuries-old Sta. Monica Church, the cradle of faith of Panay Island. Everyday the old Church with the biggest bell in Asia, the convent, the museum, and the old Spanish-perimeter wall regularly cater to local and foreign tourists who visit and marvel at its beauty and grandeur. The Old and beautiful Church stands as the pillar of faith and a symbol of the clear generosity of God all this time.
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