Capiznon people

The Capiznons are a Visayan ethnic group native to Capiz and the surrounding areas of the Western Visayas region of the Philippines. They speak Capiceño, a Visayan language closely related to Hiligaynon. Because of their linguistic and cultural similarities, they are often considered part of the larger Hiligaynon people. According to Spanish era tribute-censuses Spanish-Filipinos compose 1% of the Capiznon people's population.

Notable Capiznons (Capizeños)

''This list includes people with roots from Capiz.''

Jocelyn Bolante, Politician who formerly served as an Undersecretary of the Department of Agriculture of the Philippines.
Fredenil Castro, A member of the National Unity Party, he has been elected to five terms as a Member of the House of Representatives of the Philippines, representing the Second District of Capiz.
Pedro Gil, was a physician, journalist, and legislator. He was elected representative for the south district of Manila on the Democratra party ticket. He became Minority Floor Leader in the House of Representatives of the Philippines.
Manuel Roxas, the fifth President of the Philippines and the 1913 bar topnotcher
Gerardo Roxas, Philippine Senator and son of President Manuel Roxas
Mar Roxas, former Senator of the Republic of the Philippines and former Secretary of DOTC, DTI and DILG
Gerardo Roxas, Jr., grandson of President Manuel Roxas and former Congressman
Roy Señeres, Filipino statesman and diplomat
Antonio Trillanes, is a retired Navy officer and former Philippines senator.
Cornelio Villareal, was a Filipino politician who served as Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Philippines from 1962 to 1967, and again from 1971 to 1972. Popularly known as Kune, his congressional career representing the Second District of Capiz spanned six decades.

Paolo Bediones, Filipino commercial model, television host, journalist, newscaster and radio announcer
Kara David, television host and journalist.

Vicki Belo, well-known dermatologist, daughter of Enrique “Ike” Belo of Pan-ay Capiz

Barbie Almalbis, rock artist, former frontman of Barbie's Cradle and Hungry Young Poets
Emil Mijares, was a jazz vibist and pianist, and was a musical director on Filipino television, as well as a composer, arranger, bandleader and producer.
Mikoy Morales, is an actor, Singer & Model. He joined the Protégé: The Battle For The Big Artista Break.
Jovita Fuentes, Dubbed the First Lady of Philippine Music. The first female recipient of the National Artist Award.
Linn Bermudez, is a singer-artist. She joined the Protege: The Battle For The Big Break and finished third place in the finals.

Margarita Moran-Floirendo, Miss Universe 1973
Geraldine Villarruz Asis, Bb. Pilipinas-Universe 1987, Miss Universe 1987 finalist

Josepha Abiertas first female Filipino lawyer and bar topnotcher
Eugene A. Tan, Human rights lawyer, author, and professor of law. He was murdered in 1994.

Mac Belo, basketball player. A son of a Capiznon from Pan-ay, Capiz who migrated to Cotabato.
Jeckster Apinan, professional basketball player.
Peter Glenn Yap, former professional basketball player.

Laon: the supreme deity; a goddess said to reside in the mountain at the neighboring island of Negros
Bulalakaw: a bird god who looks like a peacock and can cause illnesses; lives in Mount Madja-as
Mediators to the Gods
*Bangutbanwa: ensures good harvests and an orderly universe
*Mangindalon: intercedes for sick persons; punishes enemies
*Soliran: one of two performers of the marriage ceremonies
*Solian: one of two performers of the marriage ceremonies
*Manunubo: the good spirit of the sea
Tungkung Langit: the god of the sky who brings famine, drought, storms, and floods
Lulid-Batang: the god of the earth, responsible for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions
Linting Habughabug: the god of lightning, whose look kills people and who shouts in anger
Launsina: the goddess of the sun, moon, stars, and seas, and the most beloved because people seek forgiveness from her
Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan: the goddess of greed to whom people pray when they want to get rich
Saragnayan: the god of darkness who has the power to replace brightness with darkness
Lubay-lubyuk Hanginun si Mahuyuk-huyukun: the goddess of the evening breeze; cools people, especially during the summer
Suklang Malayun: the guardian of happy homes
Maklilum-sa-twan: the god of the plains and valleys.
Agurang: the good spirit who fought against Asuwang
Asuwang: the malevolent spirit who fought against Asuwang