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src="http://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> About usLanding site of the first Malay settlers in the early decades of 13th century, Malandog, Hamtic is believed to be the cradle of Philippine civilization. Ruins of the old Hamtic Church and Cemetery Chapel stand proud near the poblacion. Year Founded: 1581
Population : 38,230 (as of 2000) OfficialsMayor: Julius Ll. Pacificador
Historical backgroundBarangay Malandog in Hamtic was the first barangay established by Datu Sumakwel and other Malayan Datus when they finally settled in Panay Island. Later, they discovered that the place was marshy and unsuitable for settlement so they transferred three kilometers South of Malandog. They called this place, "Hantik" after the humming big black ants, hantik-hantik that produce the sound "tik" when they bite. Hantik or Hamtic then became the first Malayan settlement after the barter of Panay between the Malayans and the Aetas. The town was created a district municipality by virtue of Executive Order No. 3 signed by the late President Ramon Magsaysay in 1954. On January 20, 1954, the town was formally separated from San Jose de Buenavista. Tourist Spots
    Paradisurf Beach Resort FestivalsReligious Feast of Sta. Monica May 4 Agro Industrial Fair January 18-24 Hantikan Festival May 2-4 How to get thereHamtic can be passed by from Iloilo going to San Jose de Buenavista, from San Jose de Buenavista, Hamtic is seven kilometers by multicabs/ easy rides and has substantial number of tricycles and pedicabs to get around town.
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