Full of enchantment and mystery, Capiz claims to possess several legends and beliefs from which the name "Capiz" originated. More popular of these belief stories is that Capiz comes from the word "kapid" (which means twin). When the Spaniards settled in the place, they found it difficult to pronounce the word "kapid" thus giving birth to the name "Capiz". Still , some old folks claim that Capiz got its name from "kapis", a shell of the mollusk family that is very much abundant in the place.
Capiz is also known as the home of aswang a ghoul in Filipino folklore. The aswangs are the most feared of supernatural creatures on the Philippines and are the subject of a wide variety of myths and stories, the details of which often vary greatly. The myth of the aswang is popular in the Western Visayan regions such as Capiz, Iloilo and Antique. Other regional names for the aswang, especially in Capiz, are tik-tik and wak-wak.
But as a native of Capiz, I would like to say that "wala aswang sa Capiz". Just come in the province of Capiz and taste the delicious seafood.
