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Capiznon people

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Capiznon people (Capizeño)
Total population
710,273[1]
Regions with significant populations
Philippines Philippines
(Capiz, Aklan, Iloilo, and Masbate)
Languages
Visayan (mainly Capiznon, followed by Hiligaynon, and Igbok), Filipino, English and Spanish.
Related ethnic groups
Filipinos (Hiligaynons, Aklanons, Karay-a, Masbateños, other Visayans), Austronesian peoples

The Capiznons (Capiznon: mga Capiznon; Spanish: capiceños) are a Visayan ethnic group native to Capiz and the surrounding areas of the Western Visayas region of the Philippines.[2][unreliable source?] They speak Capiceño, a Visayan language. According to Spanish era tribute-censuses Spanish-Filipinos compose 1% of the Capiznon people's population.[3]: 113 

Notable Capiznons (Capizeños)

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This list includes people with roots from Capiz.

Art

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Business

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Politics

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Entertainment

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Media

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

Medicine

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Music

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Beauty Pageants

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Social sciences

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Sports

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Indigenous Capiznon religion

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Immortals

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  • Laon: the supreme deity; a goddess said to reside in the mountain at the neighboring island of Negros[11]
  • Bulalakaw: a bird god who looks like a peacock and can cause illnesses; lives in Mount Madja-as[12]
  • Mediators to the Gods
    • Bangutbanwa: ensures good harvests and an orderly universe[13]
    • Mangindalon: intercedes for sick persons; punishes enemies[14]
    • Soliran: one of two performers of the marriage ceremonies[15]
    • Solian: one of two performers of the marriage ceremonies[16]
    • Manunubo: the good spirit of the sea[17]
  • Tungkung Langit: the god of the sky who brings famine, drought, storms, and floods[18]
  • Lulid-Batang: the god of the earth, responsible for earthquakes and volcanic eruptions[19]
  • Linting Habughabug: the god of lightning, whose look kills people and who shouts in anger[20]
  • Launsina: the goddess of the sun, moon, stars, and seas, and the most beloved because people seek forgiveness from her[21]
  • Burigadang Pada Sinaklang Bulawan: the goddess of greed to whom people pray when they want to get rich[22]
  • Saragnayan: the god of darkness who has the power to replace brightness with darkness[23]
  • Lubay-lubyuk Hanginun si Mahuyuk-huyukun: the goddess of the evening breeze; cools people, especially during the summer[24]
  • Suklang Malayun: the guardian of happy homes[25]
  • Maklilum-sa-twan: the god of the plains and valleys.[26]
  • Agurang: the good spirit who fought against Asuwang[27]
  • Asuwang: the malevolent spirit who fought against Asuwang[28]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "2010 Census of Population and Housing, Report No. 2A: Demographic and Housing Characteristics (Non-Sample Variables) - Philippines" (PDF). Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. ^ "Capisnon - Ethnic Groups of the Philippines". ethnicgroupsphilippines.com.
  3. ^ ESTADISMO DE LAS ISLAS FILIPINAS TOMO SEGUNDO By Joaquín Martínez de Zúñiga (Original Spanish)
  4. ^ http://www.pinoyfraternity.com/lofiversion/index.php/t295.html[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "Ryan won't let sad past ruin his future". The Philippine STAR.
  6. ^ "Charlie Davao: Kontrabida Forever". Archived from the original on 2016-10-18. Retrieved 2016-10-15.
  7. ^ Sports, ABS-CBN (8 January 2016). "MEET THE BELOS: Mac and Dr. Vicki finally meet!". ABS-CBN News.
  8. ^ "Jovita Fuentes was born in the town of Capiz February 15, 1895". The Kahimyang Project. 14 February 2012.
  9. ^ "Josefa Abiertas". www.oocities.org.
  10. ^ Corp, ABS-CBN. "MEET THE BELOS: Mac and Dr. Vicki finally meet!". ABS-CBN SPORTS.
  11. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  12. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  13. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  14. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  15. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  16. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  17. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  18. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  19. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  20. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  21. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  22. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  23. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  24. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  25. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  26. ^ Cruz-Lucero, R., Pototanon, R. M. (2018). Capisnon. With contributions by E. Arsenio Manuel. In Our Islands, Our People: The Histories and Cultures of the Filipino Nation, edited by Cruz-Lucero, R.
  27. ^ Clavel, L. S. (1972). The Oral Literature of Capiz. University of the Philippines Diliman.
  28. ^ Clavel, L. S. (1972). The Oral Literature of Capiz. University of the Philippines Diliman.