Passi City, known as the “Sweet City in the Heart of Panay,” is a vibrant component city in Iloilo province, Philippines. Its rich geography, fertile lands, and strategic location make it a significant agri-industrial hub in Western Visayas. 📍 Location & Accessibility Situated in central Panay Island, Passi City lies approximately 50 kilometers north of continue reading : Geography
Passi was the pre-war capital of Iloilo Province in January 1942 to April 16, 1942 until the landing of Japanese Occupation Force. Passi was made the quartermaster depot of United States Army Forces in the Far East (USAFFE) for the food of the army that resisted in Bataan through Capiz. All her building in the central school continue reading : Historical Notes About Passi
Passi is considered to be one of the oldest Spanish settlements in Iloilo. It was organized as a pueblo (community settlement of natives) in 1766 with Don Martin Saligumba as its first gobernadorcillo. It was settled by three Malay brothers named Dig-on, Tokiab and Umawang long before the arrival of the Spaniards. Their first formal community was continue reading : History
