About

Anini-y is anchored on the arched portion of the southern tip of Antique.  Vintage welcoming landmark is the Roman-Hispano Catholic Church with a towering belfry built in 1875-1880. It is a massive historical edifice made of white coral rocks and shells.  Two kilometers away from the poblacion is the impeccably refreshing and relaxing Sira-an Hot Springs.  Believed to be curative, warm sulfur springs atop boulders flow from the crevices and settle in a large pool and jacuzzi-like tubs.  Reef barriers adjacent to the resort serve as platforms for diving buffs.
Extremely awesome is the Nogas Island, an uninhabited, enchanted marine and bird sanctuary festooned with vibrant seashells.  With excellent coral reefs, the island is undoubtedly perfect for scuba diving and snorkeling.

Demographics:

Year Founded: 1861
Land Area: 5,000 Hectares
Classification: 5th Class Municipality
No. of Barangays: 23 Barangays
Zip Code  : 5717

Bayo Grande Bayo Pequeño Butuan Casay Casay Viejo Iba Igbarabatuan Igpalge Igtumarom Lisub A Lisub B Mabuyong

Magdalena Nasuli C Nato Poblacion Sagua Salvacion San Francisco San Ramon San Roque Tagaytay Talisayan

Population    : 19,623 (as of 2000)

Officials

Mayor: Reynaldo b. Policar
Vice: Amado D. Rubite

SB members:

1. Maxfil Policar
2. Maryvic Near
3. Magdalina Cazeñas
4. Jonathan Diana
5. Elani Ople
6. Felizardo Salcedo
7. Virgilio Rendon Jr.
8. Bernabe Samones Jr.

 

 

Historical Background

 

Imbued with historical facts and tourist attractions, the Myths and Legends of the Philippines identified this area to have been peopled by Ignieni tribes long before the Borneans came.  The town started as an arabal of Dao (now Tobias Fornier) in the year 1843 and in 1848, the parish priest of  Anini-y and Dao initiated the transfer of barrios Magdalena, Casay and San Francisco from Dao to Anini-y.  It was then that  Anini-y established its legal identity and became separated from its mother town.

On August 5, 1949, President Elpidio Quirino signed EO 205 mandating
Anini-y to cease as an arabal of Dao and became a separate town.  This order was initiated by the late Juan C. Obaga who was appointed its first Municipal Mayor through the efforts of the late Congressman Egmidio Nietes of the lone district of Antique.

Tourist Spots

San Juan de Nepomuceno Church
(built 1875-1880)
Nogas Island Naval Reserve
Sira-an Hot Spring Resort
Liw-liw Peak
Cresta de Gallo

Festivals

Municipal Fiesta                       : May 15-16
(San Juan de Nepomuceno)
Urukay Festival                        : Nov. 18-19
Nogas Island Fiesta                  : May 17

How to get there

Anini-y is 40.46 km. away from San Jose de Buenavista, the capital town of Antique, accessible by land through a series of jeepneys which ply the route passing by the towns of Hamtic and Tobias Fornier.  The town is also accessible via coastal road from Tiolas, San Joaquin, Iloilo.