PANAY

THE LEGEND OF BARANGAY PANAY

During the early part of the Spanish time this barrio which is now called Panay was inhabited by Tinguians usually called in the local dialect “Itneg”. These people occupied the place for many years under the leadership of the famous Capitan Panay. They grouped themselves like other tribes, enjoying all sorts of ancient laws, traditions, business, and industries.

Not long from this period when more civilized groups of people were crowding from place to place. The Tinguians were driven to the mountains due to tribal defeat and lack of more civilized implements and better way of living.Our forefathers who drove the Tinguians to the mountains began to occupy the place. The place was developed further by improving their industries, houses and streets. As time went by, the people have not forgotten the famous captain of the Tinguians whom they drove, so they named the Barangay “Panay” in memory of the Tinguian Captain.