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Dumalag Tourism The Municipality of Dumalag is strategically located at the southern interior portion of the Province of Capiz. Panginra-on in Brgy. St. Mt. Dolores
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It is a 4th class Municipality composed of 19 Barangays with a total land area close to 11,000 hectares. Its peace and order situation is generally normal. It has an abundant water supply and accessible to all kinds of land vehicles to and from Roxas City and Iloilo City. Communication is not a problem because of the advent of cellular phones and the existence of cell sites. Dumalagnons are sports

enthusiasts particularly in basketball and lawn tennis. Dumalag is endowed with various natural attractions which some are now being developed and promoted because of its natural beauty. And the most popular of which is the Suhot Cave and Spring located at the foot of Mt. Dolores, a good one and a half kilometer distance or a five minute drive from the Poblacion. For years, Suhot which means "to go under" is a haven to visitors from neighboring municipalities and provinces because of the spring near the cave's entrance whose water is very cold and clear and because of its primitive scenic surroundings. Its free flowing water is rich in sulfur that originates from Panginra-on Mountain and passing through a subterranean stream, flow out of a bowl-like aperture. In addition, several caves can be located within the area that are very good venue for spelunkers because of its numerous tunnels and cathedral-like chambers. During weekends and especially during summer, visitors from different places swarm Suhot and so partial development was undertaken by the Local Government Unit of Dumalag to accommodate the increasing number of excursionists and to enhance the attractiveness of the place. Aside from Suhot Cave and Spring, Dumalag has many other potential tourists attractions, and among them is the amazing twin tunnels of Lahab and Jordan believed to be the longest cave in the entire Panay Island. It is approximately 3 kilometers away from Suhot Cave. Other potential Tourists Spots are the following:

1. Martin of Tours Parish Church built in 1874 and located at the heart of the town plaza
2. Dumalag Roman Catholic Cemetery constructed in 1880s
3. Grino Ancestral House located at Concolacion St. was used by Japanese Soldiers as garrison during the war
4. Panginra-on Peak, famous of its horse like rock formation and site of various caves and crevices located in Brgy. Langub Cave, a churchlike cave with abundant guano deposits found in Mt. Panginra-on, Brgy. Naulan Falls in Brgy. Concepcion
7. Luho Cave in Brgy. Sta. Carmen
8. Liktinon Falls in Brgy. Duran
9. Tuwang-Tuwangon Falls in Brgy. Duran
10. Nabaye Falls in Brgy. Duran



History of Dumalag

Dumalag was founded by the Augustinian as early as 1590 as a Christian Community. It was first administered for some time by the Augustinian until the year 1597 when it was handed over by the bishop of Cebu. However, due to the effort of Father Alonzo de Baraona while serving as minister of Sarog (Jaro) in 1611 and of Aklan in 1613, the town was given back to the Augustinians and by official proclamation on May 17, 1614 in Manila, Dumalag became an Augustinian Convent. In the later part of the year the General in Rome granted the parish the rank of vicariate, meaning that it could already be totally Christian. Under that category the vicar of Dumalag, administered the towns of Mambusao, Malinao, Tapaz, Maasin, Maranglet, and Agupanga. Its total population was estimated around four thousand. From the time it was founded as a town and parish until the outbreak of the Visayas Revolution against Spain, the parish of Dumalag was constantly administered by the Augustinian missionaries. Before the founding of the Diocese of Capiz, it was administered by the Diocese of Jaro (Iloilo). Place under the patronage of St. Martin of Tours, the parish is considered one of the most active parish in propagation of the Holy Faith. How Dumalag Got Its Name? There were actually several versions regarding the origin of the name of the town, but the most authentic was the incident arising from the misunderstanding between a native fisherman and a Spanish Conquistador whose duty was to inquire about the name of every place he was able to reach. On the Northern part of the present site of the Poblacion, there was a creek (now called Agtabas) where thick trees grew along its banks. It was a rich fishing ground for freshwater fish. During summer, the dead leaves of the trees that fell on the water made the water yellow ("dalag" in dialect). One morning, while a fisherman was fishing, his wife arrived to pry. Her husband had caught only few. She asked why, and the husband reasoned out that he could not very well locate the hiding place of the fish because the water had turned yellow ("dumalag" in dialect). Just then the Spanish Conquistador arrived at the place, and thinking of his mission, asked for the name of the place in Spanish: "Como se llama este sitio?" The fisherman believing that the stranger asked the same question that his wife had earlier asked answered "Dumalag". And so, the conquistador named this town "Dumalag" and this name was later given official recognition by the government. Municipal Officials

Municipal Mayor : Amado Eriberto V. Castro, Jr. Municipal Vice Mayor : Lilia H. Castro

Sangguniang Bayan Members :

1. Victorio L. Faduga
2. Cecelio F. Fecundo
3. Mercedita F. Diaz
4. Henry F. Etchen
5. Oscar F. Farenas
6. Gilbert F. Derramas
7. Arnold F. Fajardo
8. Lina F. Fuerte

ABC President : Leodoro Faderugao, Jr. SKMF President : Renz Anzorandia

18/08/2019

Imawan ninyo ako sa akon nga pagbakas sa pakipagsundayag sa Miss Millennial Philippines 2019 sang Eat Bulaga GMA 7 kag maangkon ang kadalag an.


Go Krystha! Go Capiz!

121st Philippine Independence Day"Kalayaan 2019: Pagbabagong ipinaglaban, alay  sa masaganang kinabukasan"June 12, 20197...
10/06/2019

121st Philippine Independence Day
"Kalayaan 2019: Pagbabagong ipinaglaban, alay sa masaganang kinabukasan"
June 12, 2019
7:00 a.m
In front of Municipal Hall

Everyone is invited!
Raise your flag!🇵🇭

11/04/2019
Mun. of Dumalag Specialty Shop located at Capiz Provincial Park is now open for Dumalagnon SMEs. U may now display ur pr...
17/02/2019

Mun. of Dumalag Specialty Shop located at Capiz Provincial Park is now open for Dumalagnon SMEs. U may now display ur products for sale...

This is made possible because of MAYOR AMADO ERIBERTO V. CASTRO JR's support to the Capiz Provincial Government Program...

Those who are interested, pls visit Mun. Tourism Office for details... or contact 09399023495
09176952602

TRY The Best BUKO PIE & CASSAVA CAKE in town by Cake Lovers... and the Famous Dumalag SQUASH CANTON... They are now available at the shop.

28/01/2019
28/01/2019

DINAGSA 2019
PART II

28/01/2019

PART I

27/01/2019
27/01/2019

TRIBE LEADERS

27/01/2019

DINAGSA 2019

26/01/2019

Come and join us!

22/01/2019

DINAGSA 2019
Jan. 26-27, 2019
Schedule of Activities...

Saturday, Jan. 26

2:00 p.m - SADSAD sa Opening Salvo (open to all groups)
5:30 p.m - VESPER MASS
6:30 p.m - TABIDTABID SA PLAZA
Featuring: NEW LUCENA YOUTH BAND
Venue: Dumalag Tennis Court
Sponsored by: Tonea's Beverages
Owned & Managed by: Engr. Edwin & Dr. Nea Fajardo

Sunday, Jan. 27

4:00 a.m - Pamukawpukaw
5:30 a.m - 1st Mass
7:00 a.m - Pagsugat sang Sr. Sto. Niño 2019
7:30 a.m - Procession of the Image of Sr. Sto. Niño
8:00 a.m - High Mass (Sponsored by Sison Family)

1:00 p.m - SADSAD SA DUMALAG 2019
4: 00 p.m - CORONATION of Sr. Sto. Niño 2019
MASTER CHARLES NORMEL SALCEDO VINGNO
6:00 p.m - FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Sponsored by the Family of Sr. Sto. Niño 2019
6:30 p.m - Announcement & Awarding of Winners

EVERYONE IS INVITED...
COME, JOIN & HAVE FUN...

VIVA SR. NIÑO...!!!
Hala Bira...! Pwera Pasma...!!!

22/01/2019

COME & JOIN THE FUN...

TABIDTABID SA PLAZA
DINAGSA 2019
Jan. 26, 2019 @ 6:30 p.m

Featuring: THE NEW LUCENA YOUTH BAND... 🎷?🎺🎸🎹🎼
(The Famous Marching Band in Iloilo)

Sponsored by: TONEA'S BEVERAGES
Owned & Mananged by: Engr. Edwin & Dr. Nea Fajardo

SADSAD SA OPENING SALVO - DINAGSA 2019January 26, 20192:00 P.M.Guidelines:1. Sadsad sa Opening Salvo 2019 is open to all...
10/01/2019

SADSAD SA OPENING SALVO - DINAGSA 2019
January 26, 2019
2:00 P.M.

Guidelines:
1. Sadsad sa Opening Salvo 2019 is open to all Dumalagnons of all ages.
2. Registration is FREE. All interested groups should register at the Municipal Tourism Office on or before January 25, 2019.
3. Each contesting group must be composed of not less than 40 dancers, excluding propsmen & instrumentalists.
4. Music used can either be tape recorded or live. Instruments can either be drums, lyres, bamboo ensemble, etc.
5. Costumes and accessories are of your own discretion.
6.Props are allowed provided it will not harm the audience & fellow participants.
7. Event's assembly area will be at the Tennis Court. Judging will automatically begin as soon as the parade starts & will end after reaching the tennis courts & being recognized.
8. The following are the prizes at stake:

1st Place - 5,000 + Certificate
2nd Place - 3,000 + Certificate
3rd Place - 2,000 + Certificate

9. The decision of the judges is final & irrevocable.

10. Criteria:
Costume - - - - - 35%
Choreography - 35%
Discipline - - - - 30%
TOTAL ------------ 100%

VIVA SR. STO. NIÑO...!
HALA BIRA...!
PWERA PASMA...!

COME, JOIN & ENJOY...!SNAKE DANCING AT THE TENNIS COURT IN THE EVENING OF THE OPENING SALVO, SATURDAY, JAN. 26 WITH LIVE...
09/01/2019

COME, JOIN & ENJOY...!

SNAKE DANCING AT THE TENNIS COURT IN THE EVENING OF THE OPENING SALVO, SATURDAY, JAN. 26 WITH LIVE "MARCHING BAND" FROM ILOILO ASSISTING.

COURTESY OF ENGR. EDWIN FAJARDO & DR. NEA ADVINCULA-FAJARDO
(Owner & Manager of "TONEA BEVERAGES")

VIVA SR. STO. NIÑO...!
HALA BIRA...!
PWERA PASMA...!

SADSAD SA DUMALAG - DINAGSA 2019January 26-27, 2019Guidelines:1. Sadsad sa Dumalag 2019 is open to all Dumalagnons of al...
09/01/2019

SADSAD SA DUMALAG - DINAGSA 2019
January 26-27, 2019

Guidelines:
1. Sadsad sa Dumalag 2019 is open to all Dumalagnons of all ages. But the contest is EXCLUSIVE for the 19 Barangays of the Municipality of Dumalag ONLY.
2. Registration is FREE. All interested groups should register at the Municipal Tourism Office on or before January 25, 2019.
3. Each contesting group must be composed of not less than 40 dancers, excluding propsmen & instrumentalists.
4. Music used can either be tape recorded or live. Instruments can either be drums, lyres, bamboo ensemble, etc.
5. Costumes and accessories must be made of any indigenous or native materials found in the locality.
6.Props are allowed provided it will not harm the audience & fellow participants.
7. Event's assembly area will be at the open ground in front of the church. Judging will automatically begin as soon as the parade/procession starts & will end after reaching the tennis courts & being recognized.
8. The following are the prizes at stake:

1st Place - 20,000 + trophy
2nd Place - 15,000 + trophy
3rd Place - 10,000 + trophy

Best Tribe Leaders - 3,000 + trophy

9. The decision of the judges is final & irrevocable.

10. Criteria:
Costume - - - - - 35%
Choreography - 35%
Discipline - - - - 30%
TOTAL ------------ 100%

VIVA SR. STO. NIÑO...!
HALA BIRA...!
PWERA PASMA...!

Dumalag's new TOURISTS ASSISTANCE & INFORMATION CENTER is now located at the side of Ricardo H. Castro, Jr Memorial Hall...
17/07/2017

Dumalag's new TOURISTS ASSISTANCE & INFORMATION CENTER is now located at the side of Ricardo H. Castro, Jr Memorial Hall (Civic Center) fronting the tennis court...

Souvenir items will soon be available in the office...

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