The Capiz Hymn

O, Capiz, the official hymn of the province, was a product of a song-writing competition spearheaded by the Department of Education and Provincial Government of Capiz, which aimed to compose an official march song that the province can call its own. The said competition was held last 2006 and the result was announced in 2007.

Out of the 25 entries composed of individuals and Capiceños based in the province, it was the entry of Charmaine O. Guartero, secondary school Music teacher from Filamer Christian College, entitled O, Capiz, which was chosen the winner.

The song was first performed during the charter anniversary of the province before the local government officials, guests, and citizens of the province. Governor Victor Tanco and the Sangguniang Panlalawigan eventually passed a resolution making it the official march song of the province.

The hymn’s lyrics go this way:

O Capiz duog nga hamili

Dunang manggad sang

Diyos pinili, kadagatan

Mo kag kabukiran

Pagatatapon imong kabuganaan

Capiz matahum nga ngalan

Sa tagipusuon ikaw

Mapahamtang dumuluong ka o

Capizeno man ang

Kagayon sa gihapon

Nahamut’an

Chorus:

O, Capiz Capiz bisan

Diin kami padulong

O, Capiz Capiz imo

Ngalan pagadal’on

Capiz probinsiya nga

Pinasahi bilidhon ang mga

Palanublion ipadayon, palig-onon

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