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The town of Jamindan has been under the rule of Spaniards for almost 3 centuries. The richness of its culture and traditions could be attributed to its past like any other towns in the island of Panay. The Spanish influence has literally been acculturated to the present system. It's people's warmth and hospitality and their afflictions in the past greatly affected the personality of the people and became the striking force towards making Jamindan on its present state.
The place got its name from a tree called "Hamindang" which grow abundantly in the community. This tree grows plentifully along the banks of the river during early days of history.
In the year 1744, Jamindan was made a Municipal District by then Governor Don Joaquin Dominguez. He then appointed Abao Dungon the native chieftain as the first Captain. Many distinguished leaders were reappointed after Dungon, but the most popular of them all was Kapitan Manuel Orocio who during his reign paved the way in making Jamindan into a municipality in the year 1804.
The pre-hispanic era in this town is not so known to anyone aside from its being thickly forested area with bountiful wild animals. The people mostly natives, lived and supported themselves through kaingin system and hunting of wild animals.
During the Spanish colonial period, an attempt to connect Jamindan to Batan by way of Jimono (now altavas) was made.
Historians revealed that natives under forced labor could ply between a certain Spaniard port in Batan and Jamindan by the horseback in order to bring in supplies.
A church made of stone was built in Jamindan under the supervision of the first Spanish priest by the name of Padre Tomas Palmis in the year 1882. It was said that the first image of the patron saint, San Sebastian came all the way from Spain through the port of Batan. During that time the patron saint was fetched from Batan to Jamindan via long procession of converts and devotees. Since then, the feats in honor of the patron saint has been traditionally observed and celebrated every 20th day of January. During the Philippine-American war, Jamindan became the haven of Philippine forces retreating from the Americans. Among the Filipino soldiers who took refuge in Jamindan were Generals Ananians Diokno, Arce, Mariangan and Dulce. Diokno enjoyed the hospitality of the natives, however, it was during the American regime that marks the gradual changes in the attitude of the people to seek and clamor for progress. With that clamor from the people, a macadam type of road was constructed linking Jamindan to other municipalities and eventually to the provincial capital of Capiz. Means of transportation was then made easy and education among youths was made possible.
The succeeding years could witness Jamindan's social and economic development. Schools, market and portion of Poblacion street was constructed. It was during the reign of the Commonwealth Government where Antonio Advincula became the town president and first elected Mayor.
Grotto
Our lady of Lourdes and the KALIKASAN falls within Camp Macario B. Peralta, Jr. The home of 3rd infantry (Spearhead) Division. Aside from this scenic attraction it has also a tent city, reforestation project and the military training site.
Scenic View of Suhoton Cave
Found inside the forestland of Barangay Agcagay, Jamindan, Capiz. Explore and discover the secrets the 33 chambers of this three (3) layered cave.
Malinamon Falls
Malinamon Falls found also within the Military Reservation which is also comparable to Niagaga Waterfalls of the United States which remain unexplored due ti its terrain and distance from the main road.
COME and VISIT Jamindan the "SHINING" TOWN IN CAPIZ....
LET'S visit Jamindan, Capiz to experience the beauty of natural resources and man made creation found in our shining hometown such as the Suhot Cave, kalikasan falls at camp peralta Jamindan, and among others which makes your visit well deserved. It may sound tiring to explore but its worth to see the historical places which molded the history of our town.
