CAPIZ – A state-of-the-art provincial capitol building is set to rise in Roxas City as part of the Capiz provincial government’s push for inclusive and sustainable development.
Under the leadership of Gov. Fredenil H. Castro, the new five-storey building is being constructed on a three-hectare site in Pueblo de Panay Township. With a total floor area of 15,000 square meters — twice the size of the current capitol at McKinley Street — the facility is designed to improve access and efficiency in government services for Capisnons.
“This project represents not only modern public service but also long-term development,” said Gov. Castro, who emphasized that the new capitol is a symbol of foresight, inclusive governance, and commitment to future generations.
“This is not mine; your children own this in the future, and the future Capisnons own this,” he declared during the groundbreaking ceremony held on January 18, 2024.
Strategically located near major transport routes, the new capitol aims to make vital government services more accessible to residents across the province. Gov. Castro said this move brings governance “closer to the people.”
Officials from Pueblo de Panay Inc., along with provincial department heads and engineers, recently conducted site inspections and monitoring of the ongoing relocation and construction efforts.
“The new Capiz Provincial Capitol is more than just a building,” the provincial government said in a statement. “It reflects a vision of transformative leadership — a lasting commitment to uplift public service, promote civic pride, and build an institution that mirrors the strength and aspirations of the Capisnon people.”
Meanwhile, the provincial government assured the public that the existing Capitol building will be preserved as part of the province’s designated cultural heritage zone, maintaining its historical and cultural value even as the province advances toward modernization./PN
