O, Capiz

O, Capiz, also known as the Capiz Hymn, is the official provincial anthem of the province of Capiz in the Philippines. The hymn, which bested 24 other entries in a province-sponsored competition, was written by Charmaine O. Guartero, a high school music teacher at Filamer Christian University.^[1]

The hymn was adopted on June 23, 2006 by an ordinance of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Capiz and performed for the first time at the charter aniniversary of the province. The current arrangement, meanwhile, was unveiled on June 25, 2007.^[1] According to then-governor Vicente Bernejo, who is currently serving as the mayor of Roxas City, said that in the Capizeños' quest for development, "we need a melody that will inspire us and forge our efforts together to achieve our dream for a better Capiz", describing O, Capiz as a unique expression of what the true Capiz is and what Capizeños really are.^[1]

The official video of O, Capiz is available on YouTube and cassette and CD copies of the hymn are being distributed to schools throughout the province.^[2]

Official lyrics

Capiznon

English translation

O, Capiz duog nga hamili Dunang manggad sang Dios pinili. Kadagatan mo kag kabukiran. Pagatatapon imong kabugana-an. Capiz matahum nga ngalan. Sa tagui-pusuon ikaw mapahamtang. Dumulu-ong ka, o Capizeño man ang kagayun. Sa gihapon, mahamutan. Koro: O, Capiz, Capiz Bisan diin kami padulong O, Capiz, Capiz Imo ngalan pagadal-on Capiz, probinsya nga pinasahi. Bilidhon ang mga palanubli-on Ipadayon, palig-unon, itib-ong Capiznon. Tanan, magahugpong. Koro Imo ngalan pagadal-on

Oh, beloved Capiz By the power of God The mountains and the seas, Are well taken care of. Capiz, what a beautiful name. Your heart will be at peace. Come, oh, Capiznon you still will be. Now and forever. Chorus: Oh Capiz, Capiz Wherever we may go Oh Capiz, Capiz We will carry your name. Capiz, the exceptional province We will carry on the tradition As proud Capiznons Everyone unite. Chorus We will carry your name.

References

1. ^ ^{a b c} "Feature: After Capiz hymn, is a 'march' coming in?". Philippine Information Agency. 2007-06-27. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=3&fi=p070627.htm&no=25&date=. Retrieved 2008-12-14. 
2. ^ "Capiz hymn now in YouTube". Philippine Information Agency. 2007-09-26. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070926.htm&no=25. Retrieved 2008-12-14. 

See also

• Capiz

External links

• Official video of O, Capiz on YouTube