Bicol Region is also known by

another name Ibalon. It is located

at the Southern part of Luzon
comprised of six provinces. These
are Catanduanes and Masbate in Grade 12– STEM
offshore and Camarines Sur,
Camarines Norte, Sorsogon, and
Albay in the mainland. Bicol is
surrounded by seven mountains
and the famous of them all is the The Home of the Oragons
Mt. Mayon. So, Bicol Region is
indeed beautiful and worthy to
visit and to discover.
 Delicious delicacies and foods are
abundant in Bicol Region. The most
famous Bicol dish is the Bicol Ex-
press with oozing and savory taste.
The region is also popular for their
iconic Laing, Kinunot, Kandingga,
Kinalas and Toasted Siopao. Have a
taste of Bicol's finest kakanins like
Linubak, Puto Bukayo, Biniribid, Su-
man, and Sinapot. Bicol is also home
to Sweet Pilinut Candies and the
controversial Spicy Sili Ice Cream.

Bicol is a home of fascinating sanctuaries

and breathtaking attractions. First in the list Bicol experience doesn't stop by just tast-
is the majestic Mt. Mayon considered to be ing their delicious foods and discovering
the world's most perfectly formed volcano. beautiful attractions. You must also expe-
Nearby the volcano is the Cagsawa Ruins, rience the rich and dynamic culture of
a 16th century church tower left after a dev- Bicol Region. Learn about their Bicol lan-
astating eruption buried in the town of Al- guages like Albayanon, Rinconoda, Mas-
bay. In Donsol Sorsogon, you will find the bateño, Bisakol, Bicol-Naga and more.
sighting of endangered species of the Bu- The dancing of Pantomina sa Tinampo
tandings or Whale Sharks. There is also Mt. which made history by notching the Guin-
Bulusan where you can enjoy swimming in ness World Book of Records for the big-
many different hot springs around the gest and longest Filipino Folk Dance and
mountain or experience the lush tropical also dancing Pantomina in weddings. In
rainforest that surrounds the Bulusan Lake. fact, the largest Marian Devotion in Asia is
But if you want to enjoy a view by the celebrated in honor of the patroness of
beach you can visit the Subic beach with Bicolandia, Our Lady of Peñafrancia. It is
its pink colored sand and underwater cave also a tradition to celebrate festivals like
nearby or explore the Juag Lagoon Marine Kasanggayahan and other festivals and
Sanctuary.
helding fiestas in every baranggays.