Immaculate Conception Metropolitan Cathedral. The Halaran was usually held by the last week of October each year (A prelude to All Souls Day and All Saints Day festivals). However, because of the costs of holding two separate festivals year, the two festivals were merged, with both the Province of Capiz and the City of Roxas contributing to the expenses. Diwal Festival The Roxas City Seafood Festival is held to commemorate and promote the resurgence of the Angel Wing or diwal, which neared extinction in Capiz until protected and cultivated in Roxas City. Capiztahan Festival The Capiztahan is celebrated every second week of April combined joint forces from City of Roxas, Province of Capiz and One Capiz. Aswang Festival Short-lived festival dealing with supernatural characters and Capiz folklore. It was discontinued due to the protests from religious groups. Notable personalities Politics Pedro Gil, was a physician, journalist, and legislator. He was elected representative for the south District Manila on the Democratra party ticket. He became Minority Floor Leader in the House of Representatives of the Philippines. Manuel Roxas (1892–1948), first President of the independent Republic of the Philippines Gerardo Roxas (1924–1982), Philippine Senator and son of President Manuel Roxas Manuel Roxas II (born 1957), Philippine Senator, grandson of President Manuel Roxas and former Department of the Interior and Local Government secretary Gerardo Roxas Jr. (1960-1993), grandson of President Manuel Roxas and former Congressman Lina Laigo, served as Secretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development from June 30, 1995, to June 30, 1998, under the Ramos Administration. Business Edgar Sia, is the chairman of DoubleDragon Properties and the founder of Mang Inasal fast food restaurant chain Beauty pageants Geraldine Villarruz Asis (born 1965) - Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1987, Miss Universe 1987 semifinalist Entertainment Gina Alajar, actress and director Daisy Avellana (1917–2013), actress and theater director Sharmaine Arnaiz (born 1974), actress Paolo Bediones (born 1974), commercial model, television host, journalist, newscaster, and radio announcer Sports Jeckster Apinan, a professional basketball player Jose Maxian, World Boxing Council (WBC) champion in the super featherweight International Youth Glenn Peter Yap, shooting forward and number 8 overall pick of Alaska Aces in the 2000 Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) annual draft Music Emil Mijares, was a jazz vibraphonist and pianist, and was a musical director on Filipino television, as well as a composer, arranger, bandleader and producer. Barbie Almalbis (born 1977), singer, former frontman of Hungry