Rizal Provincial Capitol (Kapitolyo, Pasig)
| Rizal Provincial Capitol | |
|---|---|
The capitol in 2007 | |
Interactive map of Rizal Provincial Capitol | |
| Alternative names | Kapitolyo |
| General information | |
| Location | Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 14°34′31″N 121°03′47″E / 14.57528°N 121.06306°E |
| Year built | 1962 |
| Closed | 2009 |
| Demolished | c. 2009–2011 |
| Cost | ₱784 thousand |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Ruperto Gaite |
The Rizal Provincial Capitol in Barangay Kapitolyo in Pasig, Metro Manila, Philippines was the seat of government of the province of Rizal from 1962 until 2009.
History
Construction
The Rizal Provincial Capitol in Barangay Kapitolyo in Pasig was Rizal province's second provincial capitol succeeding the one built in 1910 along the Pasig River. It was built in 1962 under governor Isidro Rodriguez at the cost of ₱784,000.[1] The lot was donated by the Ortigas family to the Rizal provincial government.[2]
Incorporation of Pasig to Metro Manila
In 1975, Pasig became part of Metro Manila. However the city remains the seat of government of Rizal despite the civic building now geographically outside the province.[3] Nevertheless, residents of Rizal still have to go to the Pasig building for government transactions.[4]
This remains the case until 2009, when a new provincial capitol was opened in Antipolo,[5][6] This rendered Antipolo as the new de facto capital of Rizal until 2020 when this was formalized.
Aftermath
As per the deed of donation to Rizal, the property reverted to Ortigas & Co. after the capitol was vacated.[2][3] The site was redeveloped into the Capitol Commons mixed-ussed development from 2011.[3]
In 2020, the seat of government of Rizal was officially moved from Pasig to Antipolo.[7]
Architecture and design
Ruperto Gaite was the architect of the capitol which had Modernist influences. Gaite inherited the original plan for the building as exhibited by its classical symmetry.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Mawis, Vittoria Lou (November 30, 2019). "Breathing life into the old Capitol". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Limos, Mario Alvaro (June 23, 2020). "Why Was Vico's Pasig the Capital of Rizal When It Wasn't Even in Rizal?". Esquire (magazine)Esquire. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ "Rizal capitol to be transferred to Antipolo". GMA News. June 17, 2008. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ "Seat of Rizal provincial govt to be relocated from Pasig to Antipolo City". GMA News. January 16, 2009. Retrieved October 8, 2025.
- ^ Romero, Alexis (June 22, 2020). "Decades after losing Pasig to NCR, Rizal has new official capital". The Philippine Star. Retrieved October 8, 2025.