Ivisan, Capiz

The municipality of Ivisan established and became a pueblo in the year 1815, through the help of the late ancestors and government officials of the Spaniards. Ivisan is the gateway going to Roxas City from the different municipalities here in Capiz and the other cities here in Region VI. It is also a fourth income class municipality.

The municipality of Ivisan is only half hour of travelling from the City of Roxas. This municipality is can be found here in Capiz, which serves as the one of the gate way of the different municipalities in Capiz such as Municipality of Sapian, Municipality of Sigma, Municipality of Mambusao, Municipality of Dao, Municipality of Cuartero, Municipality of Dumalag, Municipality of Jamindan, Municipality of Dumarao  and Municipality of Tapaz. 

The residents of the municipality of Ivisan were proud to have different resorts and beach resorts in their beloved municipality. And having a beach that surrounded by a white-fine sand and crystal-clear water as well.
The municipality of Ivisan is consider as the smallest municipality here in Capiz. And even though it is a small one, the municipality of Ivsian is also active in saving Mother Earth and preventing the cleanliness of the said municipality. Infact, it is also consider as one of the cleanest municipality.

In the year of 2008, the municipality of Ivisan received two awards that serves as evidence that the municipality of Ivisan is a cleanest municipality together with the other municipalities in Capiz, in the "Gawad Pangulo sa Kapaligiran" . 

The Spanish government helped Ivisanon to have there own name for their village. It's because ,the people who lived here long time ago has the principal livelihood of fishing, and every time they fish, they always told to their company that "let's go and catch some ibis!", this helped the Spaniards to established a name of "Ibisan" to the said village. But later on, the Spanish scholars have a preference of the letter "B" to "V", they used to change the name "Ibisan" to "Ivisan" which was more convenient and agreed by the residents of the village and the Spanish government. This how the name of Ivisan started.

The municipality of Ivisan has an interesting history for it's own good. Before it became a third class municipality, the forefathers or the ancestors experienced a lot of things and events. But they overcome it because of the great faith, perseverance and a very good leadership of their leader.

But because of the said qualities of the residents who live in this municipality, the municipality of Ivisan became progressive and successful for having a good establishments and having a responsible citizens. There are a lot of higher government officials of the different municipalities in Capiz and in the whole Republic of the Philippines as well help the municipality of Ivisan to become a stable one.

History

     The municipality of Ivisan got the named because of the Spaniards. They based on the word "ibis" which means small fishes. It is because the ancestors of the Ivisanon go to the sea to catch some fishes and they always told to their other companies that "let's go and catch some ibis!", that's why they used to named Ibisan to the said village. The Ivisan also is known for having a beach or sea that is surrounded by the white and fine sand and clear and crystal water, which the other people love it too and they used to go back in the place again and again. But later on and when the time goes by, the Spanish scholars got their preference that the letter "B" should be "V" so instead of "Ibisan" they prefered to be pronounce is as "Ivisan". This was the great history of Ivisan and how they used to have the name of their beloved village. The municipality of Ivisan has it's unique and simple history. It's funny but it's true to have a history like this. The word Ivisan became famous for other municipalities in capiz, and in the other cities here in Western Visayas, Region VI because of the beach that they have. They used to have the beach resorts for the costumers who wants over night staying in the beach or some days of staying here to enjoy the beauty and the perfect place of relaxation of the beach of the municipality of Ivisan. When the municipality of Ivisan got the owned or official name, the Ivisanon have gave their best to proved the other residents of the other municipalities in capiz, and to the other cities here in Region VI to be rich in the different fishes and other sea products such as sea shells. That is why, the best products that the buyers want were must came from the municipality of Ivisan.

Places To Go

Spring Hills Resort

There is a portion of diverse spots or tourist attraction that can be bring into being here in Roxas City Province of Capiz particularly in the metropolis of Ivisan Capiz. Capiz is very rich in different beaches and resorts. One resort can be found in the Capiz is the Spring Hills Resort, where you can found in the Municipality of Ivisan.  Abundant fine looking place in Capiz, near at Ivisan Capiz.Spring Hills Resort, travel in 20 minutes from Roxas City airport. It offers a relaxing, family oriented atmosphere with open air cottages and adjacent to a large main pool and children's pool. For  you to enjoy yourself with your friends,  family, and your love one.

Basiao Beach

The  Philippines is plentiful on having too much blessings especially in nature. A numerous fine-looking places in Capiz, near at Ivisan you can stay for you to have your typical nature tripping and leisure far from the piercing and impure places of the city. When you see all the beautiful scene  resorts and islands , you will appreciate the goodness of God. The place is really sanctified by God with diverse amazing scenes that only in Capiz can be seen.
              Many sightseer who came in the Philippines to see  the beauty of our nature  and our customs.And among those sightseer are came from another country, the foreigners. They are visiting our country not only for their business and appointments, but for making themselves relaxing and enjoying in the famous tourist spot here in the Philippines like Boracay which is located at Caticalan, it is a most well known place and spot  where we can find the white sand and also hotels where they can take rest and relax.

        In  Capiz, just like Boracay, there is also a unique sand. A white sand and also beaches where we can  found at Basiao Ivisan Capiz. To went there, it almost take a minutes riding a jeep from the  terminal of Ivisan  to Basiao. The Baranggay Basiao is blessed with white sand. Basiao Beach and Islands are offers a comforting experience. If you have an stress living, it is a best  place to chill out and relax. With clear water, we can enjoy swimming and take a pleasure for boating. This is enjoyable and fitted for the family and also for lovers. Experience the beauty of  Basiao and see the  beauty of  every beautiful scene you see.

Sta. Ana Farm Resort

       Sta. Ana Farm Resort is one of the  most beautiful and popular resort here in Capiz.  It is located at Brgy. Ilaya-Ivisan Capiz. This resort is owned and  managed by Mrs.  Socorro G. Sta. Ana. It was established in the year 2000 by Sta. Ana family. It is a beautiful place for holidays and even vacations for those who want to visit the resort,  to relax and to have fun. It has a relaxing garden, the beautiful  swimming pool for adults and kids. Sta.Ana Farm Resort has three (3) pools, namely kiddie pool, medium and the biggest one for adults. It has also  cottages for rent. You can call they pool maintenance or their staff to hep you like any other resort with pools the first priority of their resort is you safety while you enjoy swimming. The  resort is one of favorite spot for the people from nearby towns and provinces. The resort is also for the foreigners who wants to come and visit the place so that they can enjoy party, swimming with their friends and family while appreciating the place, the beauty and fell the fresh air of nature. Today, many people visits the said resort and it starting to be known in different place in Capiz.    

   

Barangays

• Agmalobo
• Agustin Navarra (Agumang - ang)
• Balaring
• Basiao
• Cabugao
• Cudian
• Ilaya-Ivisan (Yabton)
• Malocloc Norte
• Malocloc Sur (Mahayag)
• Matnog
• Mianay
• Ondoy
• Poblacion Norte
• Poblacion Sur
• Santa Cruz