REGION V

BICOL

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REGION V

BICOL

-Bicol Region, also known as Bicolandia, is located in the southeastern part of Luzon
[Link] covers six provinces, namely, Albay,Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur,
Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsosgon. Bicol Region V is home to several cultural groups
with their own traditions, languages, and cultures.

Facts and figures

 Also called Bicolandia.

 Southeastern end of Luzon Island.s c of ragging fire ca • Land of ragging fire

 Their people are called.

 Its capital is Legaspi City.

 Land of Ultimate Adventure.

 Land of hemp, locally known as abaca.

 Land of ragging fire.

Provinces:

- Albay,Camarines norte, Sorsogon, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Camarines sur.

Cultural group:

Agta ( major group)

Major industries:
Provinces:

Albay

- Province Albay is the “ land of the world’s most perfect cone. “ It is located between
Camarines Sur on the north and Sorsogon on the south. Albay has the land area of 2,552.6
kilometers . It has 14 towns. Albay had a total populaion of 1,190,823 as of the August 2007
census. The province has thress climate types; eastern, weastern , and central . It
experiences no dry season, heavy rainfall, and 20 typhoons annually. The average rainfall is
233 milimeters, with the highest being 389 militeres in December.

Municipalities:

 Bacacay , Camalig, Daraga,Guinobatan, Jovellar libon, Malilipot, Malinao, Manito,

Oas pio Duran, Polangui, Rapu- Rapu , Santo Domingo , Tiwi.

Cultural group:

Bicolano

II.

Albay has 383.22 kilometers of national roads, mostly asphalt, with the Maharlika
Highway serving as the principal connection. Most cities and municipalities are connected by
national roads, excepts for Rapu-Rapu. To spur development, Toll Road 5 was declared the
extension of the South Luzon Expressway, a 420- kilometer, four- lane expressway. San
Miguel Corporation plans to invest in the project, reducing travel time from Lucena to
Matnog.

III. Tourist attractions in the region

 Cagsawa ruins

 Hoyop- Hoyopan

 Albay Park and wildlife

IV. Foods and delicacies

 Bicol express

 Laing

 Guinobatan

 Binut-og

V. Festivals and Special Events

 Alinao festival

 Tabak festival
Provinces:

Camarines sur

- Camarines sur at 526,682 hectares, it is the largest of the six provinces in the Bicol
Region. This represents 1.75 percent of the Philippines’ overall land and 29.87% of the
Bicol Region’s total area. With a level middle region known as the Bikol Plain,
Camarines Sur is a hilly and mountainous region. Between mountain rangers, it is
largely level in the middle, with a few minor coastal plains on the northeastern coast.
The rolling hills encirlce these regions. There are deep ravines and steep hills, with only
cogon covering them. Nipa’s wetland and mangroves grow along the province;s two
coats.

Municipalities:

 Pili

 San Jose

Baao

 Bombon

 Del Gallego

 Nabua

 Canaman

 Tinambac

 Libmanan

 Cabusao

 Milaor

 Camaligan

 Bato

 Bula

 Caramoan

 Lagonoy

 Balactan

 Buhi

 Ragay


  Ocampo

 Calabangan

 Minalabac

 Gainza

 Sipocot

 Garchitorena

 Tigaon

 Maragao

 Pasacao

 Siruma

 City of Iraga

 Goa

 Sagnay

 Pamplona

Presentacion

 Lupi

 San Fernando

 Salogan

 Nueva C`aceres

Major industries:

 Agta

II. Port of acces

- Manila - Camarine sur ( 10 hours of land transportation)

Manila, Taguig, Muntinlupa, Santa Rosa, Calamba, Santo Tomas, San Pablo City,
Lalig, Candelaria, Lucena, Pagbilao, Antimonan, Conception, and BRGY,Pipisik,Pandanan,
Rizal, Calauag, Tagkawayan, Ragay, Sipocot, Libmanan, Pasacao, Naga, Pili, and Baao.
 III. Tourist attraction in the region

 Camsur Watersports Complex

 Mt. Isarog National Park

The Caramoan Island

IV. Foods and delicacies

 Pancit Bato

 Kinalas

 Toasted Siopao

V. Festival and Special Events

 Kaogma festival

 Penafrancia festival

 Kamundagan festival

Provinces:

Masbate

The word "Masbate" originates from the Latin word "masbad," which translates
to "a lot of gold." The locals of Masbate welcomed the Spanish settlers when
they arrived in the 1790s. They gave gold and some utensils to the Spaniards
as a token of their friendship. In the mountains that are today home to the town
of Arroyo, the Spaniards discovered multiple gold mines. Additionally, there
were Spanish settlements in Masbate in the 1850s. In 1864, Masbate town
was originally established. Afterwards, in 1869, they established the Town of
Milagros, the Pueblo de Cervantéz (later called Placer), and the Town of
Malobago (Cataingan) in 1872.

Municipalities:

 Mobo

 Monreal

 Palana

 Pio V Corpuz

 Placer
III. Tourist Attractions in the region
 Buntod reef marine santuary
 San Fernando

 San jacinto

 San Pascual

 Uson

Cultural group:

 Masbateno

II. Port of acess

Manila - Masbate (16hours land transportation)

Manila - Taguig - Muntinlupa - Santa Rosa - Calamba - Santo Tomas - San Pablo City - Lalig
- Candelaria - Lucena - Pagbilao - Antimonan - Concepcion - BRGY. Pipisik - Pandanan -
Rizal - Calauag - Tagkawayan - Ragay - Sipocot - Libmanan - Pasacao - Bula - Polangui -
Malama - Pio Duran - Panganiran. Water transportation Brgy. Centro - Maputat - Masbate.

 Palani white beach

 Animasola Island

IV. Foods and delicacies

 Carmelado and molido

 Seafood delights

 Grilled horse meat

V. Festival and Special Events

 Rodeo masbateno

 Corn festival
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 Lapay Batingue dance festival

 -Camarines norte is province of Bicol Region V that is located on the northern part of the
Peninsula. The province is composed of 12 towns, namely: Basud, Capalonga, Daet, Jose
Panganiban, Labo, Mercedes, Paracle, San Lorenzo,Ruiz, San Vincente, [Link], Talisay,
and Vinzons. Its capital town is Daet, Where the Provincial Capitol is located. As of the 2000
census, the population density of 214. Camarines Norte covers a total area of 2,320.07
square kilometers (895.78 sq mi.)

Province:

Camarines norte

Municipalities:

 Basud

 Capalonga

 Daet

 Jose Panganiban, Camarines norte

 Mercedes

 Paracle

 San lorenzo ruiz

 San vincent

 Talisay

 Vinzons

Cultural group:

 Agta

II. Post of acess

Camarines norte

Manila to camarines norte can be reached by bus from Manila terminals like Araneta
Center or Cubao, or by private vehicle, taking the north luzon express way ( NLEX)
and continuing onto the maharlika Highway ( Pan-Philippine Highway) until reaching the
destination. It will take 8-10 hours.
 Sorsogon
III. Tour attractions in the region

 Calaguas Island

 Bagasbas beach

 Mount Labo

 Palbag Falls

 Parola Island

Bantayog Park and Shrine

 Mercedes group of Island

IV. Food and delicacies

 Pili nuts

 Pilitart

 Laing

V. Festival and Special Events

 Pinyasan ( pineapple)

 Bantayog

 Palong festival

Province:

-Province of Sorsogon is a province in the Bicol Region. It is the

southernmost province in Luzon and is subdivided into fourteen
municipalities ( towns) and one city. Its capital is Sorsogon City ( formerly and
Bacoon ) and boarders the province if Albay to the north.

Municipalities:

 Bulusan

 Bulan


  Barcelona

 Casiguran

 Castilla

 Donsol

 Gubat

 Irosin

 Juban

 Magallanes

 Matnog

 Pilar

 Prieto Diaz

 Santa Magdalena

City:

 Sorsogon City

Cultural group:

Bicolanos

Major industries:

Farming

II. Post of acess

There are5 ways to get from Manila and Sorsogon by train,plane, taxi, bus or car.

Manila to Sorsogon by bus

-The bus journey time between Manila and Sorsogon is around 11h 4m and covers a
distance of around 534 km. Operated by Penefrancia Tour and Travel, Philtranco and
DLTB Bus, the Manila to Sorsogon bus service departs drom EDSA Cubao and
arrives in Sorsogon City Grand Terminal.
III. Tourist attraction in the region

 Lake bulusan and Mt. Bulusan

 Subic and tikling beach

 Sorsogon cathedral

 Paguriran Lagoon

 Museo Sorsogon

IV. Food and delicacies

 Kasanggayan festival

 Kuyog

 Hinagom

V. Festival and special events

 Kasanggayan festival

 Butanding festival

 Padaraw festival

 Unod festival

 Magalleones festival

Province:

Catanduanes

-Catanduanes is an island province located in the Bicol Region of Luzon in the

Philippines. Its capital is Virac. Catanduanesis known as the “ Land of the Howling Winds “
because most typhoons brewed in the Pacific pass throigh this eastermost island province of
Luzon.

Municipalities:

 bagamanoc
  Baras

 Bato

 Caramoran

 Gigmoto

 Pandan

 Panganiban

 San Andres

 San miguel

 Viga

 Virac

Major industries

-Agriculture

Cultural groups:

-Bicolanos

II. Post of acess

-Bus the most economical choice is taking a bus. Here are the details:

Route: Manila Cubao to Naga

Duration: Approximately 7 hours and 34 minutes

Price : Range from 480 to 1,700

Fastest Option: The quickest way is to fly directly from Manila to Virac, Catanduanes.
Flights usually take around an hour and cost between 3,500 to 7,0000 =, depending on the
airline and booking time.

III. Tourist attraction in the region

 Hiyop island

 Palestina rolling hills

 Puraran beach


  Bato church

 Luyang cave part

IV. Foods and delicacies

 Latik

 Dawa

 Kaluko

 Steamed bukawil

 Garyang

V. Festival and special events

 Catandungan festival

Abaca festival

 Dinahit festival

 Sugbo festival

 Burak festival

 Sugok festival

 Kalbaryo

 Kagharong
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