Capiz is a 1st class 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. Capiz is
known for the Placuna placenta oyster shell that has the same name locally and
is used for decoration, and for making lampshades, trays, window doors.
Likewise, the province is known as the Seafood Capital of the Philippines.
