Group 2 - Region 5

Republic of the Philippines
PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG SAN PABLO

Province of Laguna
College of Tourism and Hospitality Management
A Written Report
Presented to the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management
In fulfillment of the
Subject requirement for the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management
Submitted by:
Abante, Hazel
Brugada, Justine Jay
Cabrera, Kirsten
Cruzin, Keneth
De Luna, Ryan Ashley
Gatchalian, Kay Ann
Lat, Mark Joshua
Welgas, Allyza Faith
Submitted to:
Ms. Eunice Patricia C. Ama
Lecturer
Province of Laguna
REGION 5
INTRODUCTION
Bicol, known formally as the Bicol Region or colloquially as Bicolandia, is an

administrative region of the Philippines, designated as Region V. Bicol comprises six
provinces, four on the Bicol Peninsula mainland (the southeastern end of Luzon) –
Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon – and the island provinces
of Catanduanes and Masbate.
The regional center is Legazpi City and has one Independent Component
City, the pilgrim city of Naga. The Lamon Bay bound the region to the north, the
Philippine Sea to the east, and the Sibuyan Sea and Ragay Gulf to the west. The
northernmost provinces, Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, are bordered to the
west by the province of Quezon.
ALBAY PROVINCE
Albay is a province of the Philippines

located in the Bicol Region in Southeastern Luzon
Island. The name Bicol first came to be known as
the name of the biggest and longest river in the
region. The river comes from the outflow of lakes
and springs from the provinces of Albay,
Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte and form a
large stream that exits in the San Miguel Bay, off
the shores of Camarines Sur. The people of the
region are called Bikolanos and the language is called Bikol.
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FACTS ABOUT ALBAY PROVINCE
The Land
Albay has a total land area of 2,554.06 square kilometers (986.13 square
miles).
The Municipalities and Cities
Albay comprises 15 municipalities or towns and 3 component cities.
Municipalities:
 Bacacay  Libon  Pio Duran
 Camalig  Malilipot  Polangui
 Daraga  Malinao  Rapu-Rapu
 Guinobatan  Manito  Santo Domingo
 Jovellar  Oas  Tiwi
Cities:
 Legazpi City
 Ligao City
 Tabaco City
PORT OF ACCESS
By water, Albay is the region’s principal trans-shipment point with its seaports:
Tabaco International Sea Port, Port of Legazpi City, Pio Duran Municipal Port, and
the Pantao Port.
By air, the Legazpi Airport is the entry point for most of the travelers going to
any province of the region. The airport is also the region’s gateway from Manila and
Cebu City in the Visayas. The larger Bicol International Airport is under construction
in the municipality of Daraga, west of Legazpi City.
By land, the province is accessible through many highways (460 kilometers)

from Manila, and from other parts of the country. The main roads of the province are
all well paved and maintained.
HISTORY AND CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

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The History
Long before the Spaniards arrived in 1569, Albay had a thriving civilization
and a rich culture. The land was fertile, lush vegetation covered the plains and the
mountains. The earth yielded minerals, including gold.
In July 1569, Luis Enriquez de Guzman, a member of the Spanish expedition

led by Legazpi, and the Augustinian Fray Alonso Jimenez landed in the southeastern
side of the region, in a town called Gibalong and travelled by land until they reached
the town of Camalig, now almost in the heart of Albay and at the foot of Mayon
Volcano. Catholicism was first introduced to the Bikolanos in 1569. The coming of
the Franciscans in 1578 started a systematic and sustained process of Catholic
conversion.
In 1572, Juan de Salcedo, in search of gold, penetrated the Bicol Peninsula

from the north and made it as far south as Libon, establishing the very first
settlement called Santiago de Libon. In 1574, the Spanish adventurers in Bikol
returned to Manila with over 4,000 ounces of gold. They believed they have found
the land of “El Dorado.”
In April 3, 1574 the place called “Baybayon” became an encomienda assigned

by Philippine Governor General Guido de Lavezaris to Juan Guerra. This place
would later be called “Baybay”, then “Al Baybay” and later shortened to “Albay.” The
development of Albay was largely the work of Jose Maria Peñaranda, the governor
of Albay from 1834 to 1843. His monument stands in a plaza bearing his name in
front of the Provincial Capital.
The American Colonial Period
When the war between Spain and the United States of America broke out in
1898, the sovereignty of the country was transferred to the United States after the
Treaty of Paris in 1898. During the Philippine-American War, that followed, the
American forces led by Brigadier General William Kobbe, landed in Legazpi, on the
beach now called Victory Village, and occupied the province. The Americans in
Albay established a civil government on April 26, 1901.
General Simeon Ola, with over a thousand men, continued to fight the
American forces and was the last to surrender to the Americans in 1903. Albay,
under the American rule, experienced peace and sustained economic progress.
World War II
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The Philippines got involved in the Second World War through the United
States of America. After its attack of Pearl Harbor, Japanese Imperial Forces
occupied Legazpi on December 12, 1941. However, Bicol guerilla forces continued
to resist the Japanese forces until 1945, when the Allied Forces liberated the
country. The United States granted independence to the Philippines on 4 July 1946
via the Treaty of Manila.
Thus, Albay had been under the influence of the Spanish, American, and
Japanese colonial forces for 377 years, from 1569 to 1946. Traces of the culture of
these colonial periods are preserved to this day and have become interesting places
to visit. The melding of different cultures likewise enriched the native culture of the
Albayanos.
The Language
Albay is home to several languages and host to different native languages of

Bicol Region. Out of seven Bikol languages (excluding the Bisakol languages, which
are Bisayan languages), only Pandan Bikol of northern Catanduanes is not used or
which the origin is not from Albay. The languages in the province are very diverse
which includes the languages of Albay Bikol group, which comprises the languages
of West Miraya, East Miraya, Libon and Buhinon. Of the four Albay Bikol languages,
Buhinon is the only one not used in Albay but rather in Buhi, Camarines Sur.
Rinconada Bikol is a minority language in the province and used by people in

barangays of Libon and Polangui that are near the boundary of Bato and Iriga in
Camarines Sur. Another primary language used in the province is Central Bikol,
which is the native-tongue of the population on the eastern coast of the Bicol
Peninsula. Both Albay Bikol languages and Rinconada Bikol are members of Inland
Bikol group of languages while Central Bikol is a language member of Coastal Bikol.
The Tabaco - Legazpi - Sorsogon dialect of Central Bikol is spoken in Legazpi,
Tabaco and neighboring municipalities on the east side of Albay, and some parts of
northern Sorsogon (especially in Sorsogon City). The majority of the inhabitants also
understand English and Filipino as second languages.
The Religion
Catholicism is the predominant religion in the province affiliated by 97% of the

Albay population. Each town has its own fiesta for their patrons and patrons. Other
religious denominations are the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), other Protestant churches
such as the Baptist Church, Methodist, other Evangelical Christians, Seventh-day
Adventists, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses as well as Islam.
The Arts
 PhilCeramics Arts and Crafts Center
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A state-of-the-art terra-cotta production facility that not only allows

visitors to purchase high-quality pottery products like vases, lamps, and mugs,
but also gives them the chance to see parts of the production process
 Abaka
A sort or specie of native banana, which is
being harvested because of its fiber. With the use of
the fiber that people can get from abaka, they can
produce more high-quality products like
lampshades, chairs, accessories, furniture, baskets,
slipper, and some others. Generally, these products
are handmade and can be done manually by most of the skillful people in
Bicol region.
ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES
Tourists Attractions
 Mayon Volcano
Arguably, the top Albay tourist destination,
Mayon Volcano still enchants those who have been
lucky enough to see it on a clear day. Even those
who have been on several Mayon Volcano tours will
not pass up the chance to see it again.
 Danao Lake
One of the most underrated tourist
destinations in Albay, Lake Danao Natural Park
gives visitors the chance to relax, unwind, and
commune with nature. The site itself is a small
crater lake surrounded by lush greenery, while its
waters is home to eels and freshwater fish, including
the Mistichthys luzonensis or sinarapan, the smallest commercial fish in the
world.
 Trinity Islands
Trinity Islands in the municipality of Oas is
roughly 90 kilometers away from Legazpi. While the
land trip alone is over 2 hours, the views you will get
after arriving here is worth the trip. Upon
approaching the islands, you will easily see where it
gets its name. From afar, you will see three small
peaks emerging from the water, all seemingly pushed and lumped together.
Upon closer inspection, you will see that only shallow waters divide these
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three islands. A quick trek to the tallest peak will also reveal a lagoon with
crystal waters that are just dying to be photographed.
Activities
 Mayon ATV tours
Which are some of the most thrilling Bicol
ATV rides. To improve your chance of getting a
clear view of the volcano’s perfect cone. There are
several routes to choose from, including the Black
Lava Trail, which will take you as close as 6
kilometers from Mount Mayon’s crater. If you are
driving from Legazpi City, it will take you less than 30 minutes to drive the 7
kilometers to the ATV site at the Cagsawa Ruins Park.
 Zip Line In Ligñon Hills

Experience fun and thrill on a 320-meter zip
line while overlooking the fantastic nature
surrounding the Ligñon Hill Nature Park. They also
have rappelling, hiking, biking, paintball, and more
activities. Indulge yourself in an adventurous soar.
In this interesting nature park. Nothing could beat
this nature- inducing park in Legazpi City.
 Paragliding in Albay
Albay is Bicolandia’s main center of
adventure. In Brgy San, Francisco Legazpi City,
Albay, there is a new kind of adventure waiting for
anyone who dares to try- the Paragliding with the
picture-perfect Mayon Volcano in the background
along with blue waters of Poliqui Bay to Albay Gulf
and the lush green ridge of Brgy. San Francisco beneath.
GASTRONOMY
The Food Products
 Pilinuts
Albay is known for its homegrown premium pilinuts. The
usual favorites are crispy candies pilinuts with honey, roasted
and salted pili, mazapan, butternuts, caramelitos, pastillas and
sesame seed coated pilinuts.
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 Sili Ice Cream

Home to the 1st Colonial Grill restaurant is the “sili”
(chili) ice cream. This ice cream, with “siling labuyo” as one of
its main ingredients, comes in different levels of spiciness with
the Mayon Volcano level sili ice cream as the spiciest of them
all. The harmony of a cold, creamy and spicy ice cream is
what makes this dessert a hit among local diners and as well as tourists.
 Guinobatan Longganisa
Guinobatan Longganisa is a pork sausage in diminutive
size and with distinct salty-sour fla or, dipped in vinega r and
served with egg.
 Mayon Stuffed Pizza

A Mayon Volcano shaped calzoned stuffed with Bicol
Express pasta and gata. It has Albay flavors in one pizza.
 Muscavado
Muscovado is locally known in Polangui as sankaka
and is made of coconut milk, brown sugar, and ground
glutinous rice. Kalamay can be eaten alone but is usually used
as a sweetener for a number of Filipino desserts and
beverages.
 DJC Halo-halo
DJC Halo-halo is the sweetest you will ever experience
in Albay! This famed halo-halo’s unique flavor has generous
amount of shredded cheese toppings. The balance of
sweetness and salty flavor gave DJC a good name.
The Dishes
 Pinangat
Pinangat is a version of laing, a famous native chili-hot
dish of a little town of Camalig,Albay which is a blend of
ground pork, coconut milk, diced shrimps, and chili wrapped in
gabi leaves. This dish is a well-known among Bicolanos
because of its distinctive taste that a Bicolano could perfect.
 Bicol Express
Bicol Express is what Bicolanos are known for. It has
that good amount of heat that can awaken your taste buds. It
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has pork cubes cooked in coconut milk and sili with that yumminess you’ll
crave after.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ALBAY PROVINCE

 Albay is every traveler’s memento. For years, Albay has been synonymous to
Mayon Volcano, the famous landmark shortlisted in UNESCO’s World
Heritage Site. Now, the province is perceptibly shining as a hidden tourism
gem offering innumerable activities for leisure, fun, relaxation, and travel.
 In Albay, tourists will find many remarkable places that were previously known
only to locals and are still untouched by commercialism. Many of these
destinations have never been featured in travel literature and awaits
discovery. Partly due to its pristineness, the province was declared as a
Biosphere Reserve in UNESCO’s MAB Programme as it is the proud home of
approximately 462 flora and fauna species, 137 of which are endemic.
 People are also one of its tourism assets. Albanyanos are resilient, gracious,
happy and accommodating who go out of their way to make visitors’ stay in
the province comfortable, relaxed, and worry-free.
 Albay is home to at least 19 festivals that are celebrated all year round by its
different cities and municipalities. In each month of the year, tourists will be
sure to find revelers dancing in the streets in celebration of a religious or
agricultural festival. These festivals last for several days and feature activities
highlighting the local culture and practice.
 Albay offers not just scenic and cultural destinations. It is globally recognized
by United Nations as the model for adapting to the impacts of climate change.
After suffering 46% damage in 2006 due to Typhoon Durian, the province
quickly recovered by using tourism as one of its principal tools for
reconstruction with foreign tourists’ influx. It also built 320 kilometers of roads
to provide access to new and unique destinations such as the Cagsawa
Ruins, Quitinday Hills, falls, black sand beaches, Japanese caves, colonial
houses, historical landmarks to name a few.
 Proof to how guests were enticed by its beauty, Albay hosted national and
international events like UNWTO-ASEAN 2014, XTERRA Off-road Triathlon
2015, and the upcoming PATA Tourism Frontier, where the province able to
share its experiences in transcending and mitigating the inevitable effects of
climate change, having the world’s first and only Climate Change Academy
and Disaster Risk Management Training Institute. It has zero crime rate
against tourists and has modern health facilities. With all the beautiful
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destinations and the warmest welcome it can offer to guests and tourists; the
province make tourism as one of its priority programs.
CAMARINES NORTE PROVINCE
Camarines Norte is the northernmost

Province in Bicol Region; it is the gateway to
Bicolandia. Home of the First Rizal Monument,
century old churches, cascading waterfalls, and
paradise like islands/beaches.
FACTS ABOUT CAMARINES NORTE PROVINCE
The Land
Camarines Norte has a total land area of 2,320.07 square kilometers (895.78
square miles).
The Municipalities and Islands
The Camarines Norte province is divided into 12 Municipalities, 7 outlying

Islands and no component cities.
Municipalities:
 Basud  Labo  San Vicente
 Capalonga  Mercedes  Santa Elena
 Daet  Paracale  Talisay 2nd
 Jose  San Lorenzo  Vinzons
Panganiban Ruiz
Islands:
 Canimog Island  Huag  Quinapaguian
 Caringo Island  Maculabo Island Island
 Guintinua Island  Tinaga Island
The Population
Province of Laguna
The population of Camarines Norte in the 2020 census was 629,699 people,

with a density of 270 inhabitants per square kilometre or 700 inhabitants per square
mile.
The Products and Services
Camarines Norte is known for its mineral deposits of gold, silver, iron, zinc,
bull quartz, while its non-metallic minerals include sand, limestone, clay, and kaolin.
The waters of the province abound with fish and other marine products. Its farmlands
are planted with coconut, banana, corn, palay and root crops.
Camarines Norte's economy largely depends on agriculture, with grain crops,

vegetables, coconuts, root crops, and fruits as its main products. The four major
manufacturing and processing industries in the province are mining (particularly gold
and iron ore), jewelry craft, and pineapple and coconut industry.
PORT OF ACCESS
By Land: From Manila, take a bus bound for Daet, Camarines Norte. Travel
time is about 8 hours and fare is around 700 pesos. By Air: There are no commercial
flights to Camarines Norte. The nearest commercial airport is in Naga, Camarines
Sur
By Air:There are no Commercial Flights to Camarines Norte.The nearest

commercial airport is in Naga,
By Air: Camarines Sur,from Manila,take 40-minute. plane ride to Naga.Then

take a public van (188 pesos) or bus around (140 pesos) to Daet,Camarines Norte.
Travel Time is 1.5-2 hours.
The History
A walk in and around Daet, capital of Camarines Norte, is a stroll

through history, a heritage mini-tour. There are historical churches, museums,
landmarks, and monuments to the past.
In Paracale, a town that sits on gold (said to be stolen by a former

president), is the Church of Our Lady of Candelaria, which is celebrating its 400th
anniversary. The parish has huge adobe blocks and strong shafts of hardwood cut
from the forests during Spanish times.
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The story is that Our Lady fought off invading Moros and her finger
was cut off. A gold finger (shades of James Bond) was placed on her hand but this
always fell off.
The Language
Rinconada Bikol or simply Rinconada, spoken in the province of Camarines

Sur, Philippines, is one of several languages that compose the Inland Bikol (or
Southern Bicol) group of the Bikol macrolanguage.
The Arts
These crafts are just one of the rising products here

in the Province, which provides extra income and business
in some people. As the years go by, our Province is now
known as one of the supplier of products like those aside
from, pinya fiber made products or pili nuts products. It is
just one proof that Camarines Norte is a wealthy province
in terms of unique products. Some artisans I have talked to that, they love their job
because not only their skills are being tested but also it can provide their daily needs
and for them it is enough. Simple life and a simple job is enough because that is
what life we have here in the province. Life here is happier and more comfortable
and all we need is to appreciate things that we have here because it may bring
something to us.
The Religion
The majority of the population are followers of Roman Catholic church with
93% of the population adherence, while the rest of the people's faith is divided by
several Christian groups such as Iglesia Filipina Independiente or Aglipayan Church,
Iglesia ni Cristo (INC), Baptists, Methodists, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses,
Seventh-day Adventist, other Christians and also Muslims which demographic is
mostly traced to Mindanao.
The Festivals and Celebrations

 Mananap Festival
One of the most awaited event in the province of Camarines Norte,
which promotes local culture, and tourism in the municipality of San Vicente.
 Pineapple Festival
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The annual Pineapple Festival is a celebration and appreciation to all

of the farmers who work and toil so hard to harvest our sweet, juicy, delicious
pineapple every year, despite the odds. This event is a time for descendants
and visitors to come together and enjoy good company, and entertainment.
 Mahabang Buhangin
Mahabang Buhangin is one of the best tourists
spots in Camarines Norte very known to beach
lovers and backpackers. The kilometers long stretch
of powdery white sand beach and crystal clear
waters add up serenity and simplicity gained its
reputation as one of the best pristine beaches in the
country. The green hills and trees makes the perfect ambiance o f the bea
ch. Beach camping is an ideal thing to do but to save from all the hassle,
Waling-Waling Eco-Village situated on the beach offers food and
accommodation packages. Mahabang Buhangin is located in Tinaga Island,
Calaguas Group of Islands, Vinzons, Camarines Norte. Vinzons and Paracale
ports are the to jump-off points to the beach.
 Mercedes Group of Islands

It is included in the best places to visit in Camarines
Norte. The 7 islands that comprises the Mercedes
Islands are: Apuao Grande, Apuao Pequeña,
Canimog, Canton, Caringo, Malasungi and
Quinapaguian. All of these islands have pristine
white sand beaches and turquoise waters. Some of
the islands have marine sanctuaries, bat sanctuary, old house and ruins,
lighthouse and more. Aside from swimming and snorkeling, the best things to
do in the islands are mountain trekking and hiking to explore its own features
and see panoramic views at hilltops. Mercedes Group of Islands is located in
Mercedes, Camarines Norte.
 Bagasbas Beach
Bagasbas Beach is one of the famous tourist spots
in Camarines Norte. It is a 4-kilometer long stretch
of fine grey sand beach with moderate to big
waves. The consistent waves all year round and
sandy bottoms make it one of the surfing grounds in
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the province. Surfing instructors are available to teach the beginners for an
affordable fee. Another feature of the beach is its strong winds which makes
the kids happy flying kites while it makes adventure seekers enjoy
kiteboarding. Though it is a public beach, it is clean and a known destination
for surfing and kiteboarding. Bagasbas Beach is located in Daet, Camarines
Norte.
GASTRONOMY
The Food Products

 Pili Roll
Tired of usual rolls in the market? Try something delightful in
the province! Pil bread roll is usually made with freshly baked
bread with a spread of pili flavored filling, rolled up and mixed
up with crushed pili nut to add crunch to every bite.
 Angko
A rice ball made of glutinous rice filled with crushed roasted
peanuts well mixed with condensed milk. After balling the rice
to completely seal the fillings, it will be lined by a small square
cut banana leaf to avoid sticking to the steamer and can easily
be packed together in clear plastic packaging.
 Kinakaw
Kinakaw is a ring-like golden brown pastry product made of
flour and batter fried in low heat to bring off a crackly sound. It
is incorporated with caramelized sugar until entirely coated. It
will give you a melting moment on the tongue while enjoying
its natural goodness.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CAMARINES NORTE PROVINCE

 Camarines Norte is a crescent-shaped province that stretches northwest to
the southeast.
 Historical churches from 17th century are still active in the towns.
CAMARINES SUR PROVINCE
Camarines Sur is a province in the

Philippines situated in the Bicol Region
occupying the southeastern peninsula of Luzon
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and the outlying island provinces of Masbate and Catanduanes. Its capital is the
Municipality of Pili. Camarines Sur is popular as home to the world’s smallest fish,
the sinarapan. It is also famous for its beaches, splendid attractions, colorful
festivals, old churches, and of course, Mt. Isarog.
FACTS ABOUT CAMARINES SUR PROVINCE
The Land
The Camarines Sur Province has a land area of 5,511.90 square kilometers
or 2,128.16 square miles.
The Municipalities and Cities
The Camarines Sur province is divided into 35 Municipalities, 2 Cities:

Municipalities:
 Baao  Gainza  Pili
 Balatan  Garchitorena  Presentacion
 Bato  Goa  Ragay
 Bombon  Lagonoy  Sagñay
 Buhi  Libmanan  San Fernando
 Bula  Lupi  San Jose
 Cabusao  Milaor  Sipocot
 Calabanga  Minalabac  Siruma
 Camaligan  Nabua  Tigaon
 Canaman  Ocampo  Tinambac
 Caramoan  Pamplona
 Del Gallego  Pasacao
Cities:
 Naga City
 Iriga City
The Population
The population of Camarines Sur in the 2020 census was 2,068,244 people,
[2] with a density of 380 inhabitants per square kilometre or 980 inhabitants per
square mile.
PORT OF ACCESS
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By water, Pasacao is the main port of entry in Camarines Sur and also the
connection to the western half of Burias island.
By air, from Manila, Cebu Pacific flies 3 to 4 times a day; Air Philippines/PAL
Express flies twice per day (45 mins) and Zest Air flies daily to Naga Airport (actually
in Pili about 10kms East of Naga).
By land, You can go to Cubao Terminal or Pasay Bus Terminal where buses
are going to Naga Cam. Sur can be found. Buses operate daily going to Bicol. Some
of the buses in Cubao Terminal are Gold Line Tours, Isarog Lines, RSL, Raymond,
Peñafrancia Tours, etc. In Pasay are the AMihan Bus and PhilTranCo. Cost of Fare
One way is around Php600-800, depending on the bus line and the season. If it's
peak season then it may be higher.
The History
The first recorded account of Camarines Sur's discovery by the Spaniards

was in 1569 when Captain Luis Enriquez de Guzman and Fr. Alfonso Gimenez first
explored the province. In 1571, the Spanish Conquistador Juan de Salcedo,
grandson of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi,
The province of Camarines Sur is considered the center of Bicolano culture.

The language spoken in the province is Bicol, a language that has many variations
and dialects. The variation spoken in the vicinity of Naga, called “Bikol sa Naga” is
widely considered by linguists as standard Bicol in comparison with the other dialects
with similar shades of diction and word usages. The Camarines Sur Bicolanos are
mostly farmers, who produce crops like rice, coconuts and abaca, and fishermen,
who catch fish in the rich fishing grounds of San Miguel Bay and Lagonoy Gulf.
Coupled with these, they also engage in an assortment of home industries like pili
nut processing, bamboo craft, embroidery, sinamay weaving and fiber craft as well
as wine
distilling.
The Language
The main languages spoken in Camarines Sur are the Coastal Bikol
(especially Central Bikol) and Inland Bikol group of languages. The latter is a group
of languages that includes Albay Bikol group and Rinconada Bikol, while the former
just consists dialects.
The Arts
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From the plain-looking handwoven slippers to embroidered bags and

embellished baskets, the seagrass craft making in San Fernando, Camarines Sur, in
Bicol Region has upscaled into a full-blown home-based business industry enterprise
providing additional income to rice farmers in flood-prone areas.
The Religion
The religion of the province is predominantly Roman Catholicism followed by

93% of the population. Other religions professed by the people include the Iglesia
Filipina Independiente or Aglipayan Church, Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC), Baptist, The
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), Jehovah's Witnesses,
Methodists and other smaller Christian groups. Islam is also present in the province
with their mosques stood in large population areas. Sikhism and Taoism is present in
the province as well. Some do not practice religion or identify as Agnostic.

 Harana Festival
The festival features local talents and young artists in its efforts to promote
cultural awareness, tourism development and youth empowerment in the
District of Partido. Highlighted by the Bicol Love Song Cultural Competition,
other activities are also lined up to drumbeat the affair.
 Karanowan Festival
This fish-tival was derived from a local dialect “Ranow” meaning lake,
spawned of giving significance to the beautiful Lake Bato, which is teemed
with numerous species of fishes such as the well-known “tabios”, tilapia
nilotica, carp, eel and many others.
 Buswak Tumatarok Festival

Historically, the town is one of the oldest pueblos in Camarines. It is blessed
with the presence of Bikol River that has served as an important transport
system for people and their farm products. This festival is a celebration of
bountiful harvest the land has given to its people through the intercession of
their Catholic patron saints, Apostles James and Philip.
 Matukad Island
Matukad Island is Located in Caramoan Camarines
Sur, this is one of the top attraction in Camarines
Province of Laguna
Sur. You can climb to a large rock to feature a beautiful view of the beachfront
and surrounding area. Take a short boat trip itinerary, regulated cost of boat is
1500 pesos paid for at the Tourism Desk on Paniman beach. You can also
have apicnic at the sand, because the sand is soft and clean. There is some
shaded area hence an idyllic location for a lunch stop.
 Panicuason Hot Spring Resort

Panicuason Hot Spring Resort is Located in Naga
Camarines Sur
The Activities you can do in Panicuason Hot Spring

Resort is:
• Adventure
• Bike Zipline
• Destinations
• High-Rope
• Tension Bridge
• Hiking
• Hot and Cold Natural Spring
• Tarzan Swing
• Zipline
 Camsur Watersports Complex

Camsur Watersports Complex is Located in
Provincial Capitol Complex Cadlan Pili Camarines
Sur, Camsur Watersports Complex is one of the
tourist spot in Camarines Sur you should visit.
The Activities you can do in Camsur Watersports

Complex is:
• Wake Boarding
• Water Skiing
• Water Skating
GASTRONOMY
The Food Products

 Pancit Bato
The history behind this name has nothing to do
stone.Althought it's translation means rock noodles from the
town of bato in Camarines Sur
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The Dishes
 Dinuguan
Foundly reffered to as "chocolate meat " the pork blood stew
as also called tidtad in kapampangan region sinugook in
Batangas, dinardaraan in the ilocos Area, dugo dugo in
Cebuano and tinumis in Bulacan and Nueva Ecija Province.
 Bicol Express
Known natively in bikol as sinilihan it spiced with chili is a
popular Filipino dish, which was popularized in the district of
malate, Manila but made in Traditional Bicolano style.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CAMARINES SUR PROVINCE

 Camarines Sur, often shortened to CamSur, is the largest of the six provinces
of the Bicol Peninsula. It is rich in nature, history, and culture, from the
heritage churches of some small towns, to the smallest commercially-bred fish
to the pink and black sand beaches of the Partido region.
SORSOGON PROVINCE
Sorsogon City Its capital is Sorsogon City

(formerly the towns of Sorsogon and Bacon) and
borders the province of Albay to the north.
Sorsogon is at the tip of the Bicol Peninsula and
faces the island of Samar to the southeast
across the San Bernardino Strait and Ticao
Island to the southwest.
FACTS ABOUT SORSOGON PROVINCE
The Land
Sorsogon covers a total area of 2,119.01 square kilometres (818.15 sq mi)

occupying the southeastern tip of the Bicol Peninsula in Luzon.
The Municipalities and City
The Sorsogon province is divided into 14 Municipalities and 1 Component

City:
Municipalities:
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 Barcelona  Donsol  Matnog

 Bulan  Gubat  Pilar
 Bulusan  Irosin  Prieto Diaz
 Casiguran  Juban  Santa
 Castilla  Magallanes Magdalena
City:
 Sorsogon City
The Population
The population of Sorsogon in the 2020 census was 828,655 people, with a
density of 390 inhabitants per square kilometre or 1,000 inhabitants per square mile
The province is rich marine resources yield various products such as fish,
crabs, clams, mollusks and seaweeds. Sorsogon is known for its historic and
panoramic places.
PORT OF ACCESS
By water, the Matnog Ferry Terminal provides access to the island of

Northern Samar in Allen.
By land, the province is accessible through the Pan-Philippine Highway

(N1/AH26), is the highway backbone network, and the secondary and tertiary roads
interconnect most cities and municipalities in Pilar, Castilla, Sorsogon City,
Casiguran, Juban, Irosin before ending at Matnog at the ferry terminal.
By air, Sorsogon is accessible through air by booking a flight ticket to Bacon

community Airport to Bulan Airport.
The History
In 1570 two Augustinian friars, Alonzon Jiménez and Juan Orta, accompanied
by a certain captain, Enrique de Guzmán, reached Hibalong, a small fishing village
near the mouth of Ginangra River, and planted the cross and erected the first chapel
in Luzon. It was from this village that Ibalong, referring to the whole region, came to
be. Moving inland with a northwesterly direction they passed by the territory now
Province of Laguna
known as Pilar, before they reached Camalig, Albay. The establishment of the
Abucay-Catamlangan Mission later was ample proof of this.
The early towns established here were: Gibalon in 1570 (now sitio of
Magallanes); Casiguran – 1600; Bulusan – 1631; Pilar – 1635; Donsol – 1668;
Bacon – 1764; Gubat, Sorsogon, Juban and Matnog – 1800; Bulan – 1801; Castilla –
1827; Magallanes – 1860; Sorsogon – 1866 and Irosin – 1880. The province was
eventually separated from Albay on October 17, 1894 and adopted the name
Sorsogon. The town of Sorsogon was also selected as its capital.
On the 1935 Philippine Constitutional convention, Sorsogon had its own

delegates. They were Adolfo Grafilo, Francisco Arellano, José S. Reyes, and Mario
Gaurino. In 2000, Sorsogon City was created through the merging of the
municipalities of Bacon and Sorsogon.
The Language
The Bicol dialect predominates in Sorsogon as a language used by its people.

English and Tagalog-based National Language now commonly known as "Filipino"
are the official languages used in education and various forms of communications.
But Bicol as used in this province has some peculiarities. What is known as "Naga
Bicol" is used in written communications and generally understood as a spoken
language.
The Religion
Sorsogon is predominantly a Catholic province.

 Kasanggayahan Festival
The Kasanggayahan Festival, perhaps, is the largest celebration for the whole
province of Sorsogon. Celebrated during the month of October every year,
this festival is the commemoration of the declaration of Sorsogon as a
province. Before Sorsogon became a province in the Bicol region, it used to
be part of Albay, which is another province in the region. With the term
“kasanggayahan” meaning prosperity, the festival highlights the local products
including products from the pili tree and other agricultural products. The
Pantomina sa Tinampo is one of the features of the Kasanggayahan Festival
that makes it different from the other thanksgiving festivals in the country.
Pantomina sa Tinampo is a native regional dance, which is the dance of the
doves. This pantomime (pantomina) dance of love and courtship is done on
the streets (tinampo), because of which it was termed “Pantomina sa
Tinampo.”
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 Holy Week Celebration

In addition to Christmas and the New Year, the commemoration of the
Passion of Jesus Christ is also one of the most anticipated celebrations in the
country. Although Christianity was brought to the Philippines by the Spanish
colonizers, the Filipinos were able to make the Holy Week Celebration a local
tradition through the incorporation of native practices and materials. In
Sorsogon, the locals come to the Cathedral of St. Peter and Saint Paul from
which they start a barefoot procession as they take the statue of Jesus to the
crucifixion. Apart from these festivals, each municipality and town in Sorsogon
celebrates their fiestas depending on the feast days of their patron saints.
This is another way to display the culture and the products of the place and to
thank God for their blessings.
 Botong Twin Falls
Botong Twin Falls is situated in Osiao, Bacon
District of Sorsogon City. The falls are considered
one of the top eco-tourism spots in the city area.
The site is considered a natural wonder as it
features two waterfalls standing close to each other
but they give out two different watercolors.
 Dancalan Beach
It is nestled on the shoreline of Bulusan
Municipality. This beach is clean, wide, and has
gray/off-white colored sand. Dancalan can easily
get overlooked by tourists, but it is popular among
locals. Dancalan has a rustic look and feel. It
features pleasant countryside scenery. Just right in
front of this Sorsogon beach lies a vast rice field. Towering mountains in the
distance serve as a picturesque backdrop to Dancalan.
 San Bernardino Island

The island lies off the coast of Bulusan, Sorsogon,
and across the San Bernardino Strait. The island is
mostly undeveloped and has maintained its natural
beauty. San Bernardino has beautiful hills, a lush
landscape, and ocean panoramas. Its other main
attraction is an old lighthouse built more than a
century ago. This structure (El Faro De Islote De San Bernardino in Spanish)
was one of the most important lighthouses in the Spanish colonial era
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GASTRONOMY
The Food Products

 Timitim
It is similar to cassava cake made up from grated cassava,
mixed with coconut milk, sugar, vanilla and pili nuts and then
steamed. You cant find this in any other town except in Gubat
and even there, only a handful makes this delicious delicacy.
 Pili Co nserva
Wrap in hamilig leaf adding a distinct flavor and aroma, this
sweet pili delicacy will surely satisfy your cravings for sweet
dessert. Nimfa’s at Bibincahan (just across gate 3 of Sts Peter
and Paul Subdivision, right side going Bacon District) makes
the best one.
 Binot-ong
Binot-ong is a very delicious glutinous (malagkit) rice, cooked
and wrapped in banana leaves flavored with salt and mixed
with coconut milk then tied by a strip of coconut leaf tightly to
seal its coconut milk inside
The Dishes
 Baluko
Baluko is a native delicacy in Sorsogon thriving in the sea
waters around the city. Baluko is known as pen shell and
usually attaches to rocks along shallow waters. It is best
cooked in coconut milk with a healthy dose of chilli. You may
also add some curry for some variation in taste. It can also be
dipped in flour and fried as what food hawkers do and sell.
 Kinunot
Kinunot is a fish dish very popular in our town.Best for
sumsuman (drink appetizer) It is a dish cooked with main
ingredients of shark or manta ray sauteed in onions, garlic and
malunggay leaves and coconut cream. Its aroma and unique
taste is delicious with the mixture of coconut milk "gata",
lemon (kalamansi), onions, red chili peppers and malunggay
leaves. The meat of shark or manta ray is boiled in water to discard the foul
smell, then it is flaked with your hand by disposing the bone cartillage of the
fish. My recipe below is spicy and hot.
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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SORSOGON PROVINCE
The provincial capital, Sorsogon City, is a center of trade and commerce in

the region. As a tourist destination, Sorsogon is lesser known than other neighboring
Luzon tourist spots and provinces. However, people who explore it are amazed by its
gorgeous attractions, natural sceneries, and laidback vibe.
CATANDUANES PROVINCE
Catanduanes is an island province

located in the Bicol Region of Luzon in the
Philippines. It is the 12th-largest Island in the
Philippines. Its capital is Virac. Catanduanes is
known as the “Land of the Howling Winds”
because most typhoons brewed in the Pacific
pass through this easternmost island province of
Luzon. But on better days, pack your bags and
explore this rugged adventure island.
FACTS ABOUT CATANDUANES PROVINCE
The Land
The province has a land area of 1,492.16 square kilometers or 576.13 square
miles.
The Municipalities and Islands
The Catanduanes province is divided into 11 Municipalities and 6 outlying

islands.
Municipalities:
 Bagamanoc  Gigmoto  San Miguel
 Baras  Pandan  Viga
 Bato  Panganiban  Virac
 Caramoran  San Andres
Islands:
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 Calabagio Island  Macalanhog  Panay Island

 Late Island Island  Tignob Island
 Palumbanes
Island
The Population
The population of Catanduanes in the 2020 census was 271,879 people, [3]

with a density of 180 inhabitants per square kilometre or 470 inhabitants per square
mile.
PORT OF ACCESS
By air: Plane from Manila to Virac, Catanduanes From Metro Manila,

Philippines, go to Ninoy Aquino International Airpot (NAIA), Pasay City and take a
flight to Virac via Cebu Pacific Air or Philippine Airlines. Flight time takes only one
hour. There are two main ports in Catanduanes; San Andres Town Seaport (3-4
Hours) and Virac (4-5 Hours) Seaport.
The History
In the early 1900s, Catanduanes was a sub-province of Ambos Camarines.

Later, it was a sub-province of Albay. It became an autonomous province in 1945.
Congressman Francisco Perfecto filed House Bill No. 301, which separated the
province from Albay; the bill was approved on September 26, 1945, and signed into
law by President Sergio Osmeña on October 24, 1945. Remigio Socito, previously
the Lieutenant Governor, was appointed the first Provincial Governor. When
elections were held in 1947, Alfonso V. Usero became the first elected Governor. On
April 15, 2022, President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the Republic Act No. 11700
declaring Catanduanes province as the Philippines Abaca Capital.
The Language
There are two variants of the Bikol languages native to this island province:
Northern Catanduanes Bicolano and Southern Catanduanes Bicolano. The northern
accent has a very pronounced letter "R" that becomes a diphthong of non-vowel
letters "L" and "R" in the southern towns. In written form, the conventional mainland
language like Central Bikol is used. Filipino, by virtue of being officially taught in
schools and the affinity of most Bicolanos to it, is the second most common
language and easily the most understood by most people. English is the normal
medium used in primary communications. The use of the Spanish as a local
language seems to have vanished after the turn of the early 21st century and so on.
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The Religion
Roman Catholicism is the religion of the vast majority, comprising 97% of

Catanduanes' population. The remaining faith of the inhabitants is divided into the
various Religious, Evangelical, Protestant groups such as Aglipayan Church,
Baptists, Methodists, other Evangelical Christians, Mormons, Jehovah's Witnesses,
Iglesia ni Cristo, Seventh-day Adventist as well as Moslems.

 Catandungan Festivals
Catandungan Festival is an annual celebration of the island province. It is the
anniversary celebration and tribute to its founders, to commemorate the
provinces' independence from Albay. The main features of the festival are
Street Dancing – Pantomina Dance, Beauty Pageant, Agro-Trade Fair, Sports
Fest, Guided Tour, Surfing Cup, and Art/Photo Exhibits. It occurs every
October 24–26.
 Abaca Festival
It is an annual cultural celebration of the province to recognize the importance
of abaca in the local economy and to showcase its versatility as a major
source of livelihood. Highlights of the festival are Padadyaw Ginamlangan or
Padadyaw kan Abaka, Pinukpok Fashion Show, Urag Catandungan sports
competitions, Kantang Catandungan or Musika kan Isla, Festival Dance
Competition, Binibini and Ginoong Bikol, Hagyan sa Kabitoonan and Jobs
Fair. It occurs every 4th week of May.
 Twin Rock Beach Resort
Also known as Igang Beach, Twin Rock Beach is
one of the most popular and developed resorts on
the island. The shoreline has cream and fine sand
perfect for a walk or sunbathing. The waves here
are great so it’s also perfect for surfing. It’s also
called the Twin Rock Beach because of the huge
rock formations located on both ends of the beach.
Activities: Surfing Kayaking Zipline Climbing Snorkeling Scuba diving
Swimming Overnight camping.
 Mt. Cagmasoso
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Mt. Cagmasoso is a great place if you’re looking for an adventure. Waiting for
you at the top is a stunning panoramic view of the beaches, hills, and rivers in
nearby areas.
Activities: Trekking Hiking Mountain / Hill Climbing Camping (No Entrance
Fee)
GASTRONOMY
The Dishes
 Garyang
Garyang, another afternoon snack that can also be a a
dessert, is made from cassava. It is cooked in gata,
condensed milk, and caramel
 Carabeef
Carabeef or Tapang Kalabaw is also one of the must-try
dishes in Catanduanes. Unlike any other tapa we are used to
eating, this dish has a very distinct taste. It is marinated and
mixed with salt, sugar, anisado wine, and prague powder to
achieve that savory flavor. Of course, it is best eaten for
breakfast, with fried rice and egg!
 Ginataang Suso
If there’s any exotic dish best eaten with bare hands that
would be Catanduanes’ very own Ginataang Suso. Although
most of us are familiar with this dish, the locals surely know
how to make this one a standout. To make this rich and
creamy viand, all you need are the following ingredients;
ginger, onion, garlic, green chili, coconut milk, and of course, snails.
INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CATANDUANES PROVINCE
Catanduanes is now also slowly being known as “The Happy Island,” because
of its beautiful attractions and friendly people.
MASBATE PROVINCE
Province of Laguna
Masbate is an island province of the

Philippines situated in the Bicol Region
occupying the southeastern peninsula of Luzon
and the outlying island provinces of Masbate
and Catanduanes. Its capital is the City of
Masbate. It consists of three major islands:
Masbate Island Proper, Ticao and Burias. The
province is known as “The Rodeo Capital of the
Philippines” because every summer, the
cowboys and cowgirls from all over the country unite in the capital of Masbate
Province which is the Masbate City to show off their skills in lassoing, cattle riding,
whipping and carambola.
FACTS ABOUT MASBATE PROVINCE
The Land
Physically, Masbate lies exactly in the center of the Philippine archipelago

north of the Visayas region. The main island looks like an arrowhead with its tip
pointing north. Its southern portion encloses the Asid Gulf, while the Jintotolo
Channel separates it from Panay Island. The Masbate Pass separates the two
islands of Burias and Ticao from the main island of Masbate.
The Cities and Islands
The Masbate province is divided into 20 Municipalities, 1 Component City:

 Aroroy  Dimasalang  Palanas
 Baleno  Esperanza  Pio V. Corpuz
 Balud  Mandaon  Placer
 Batuan  Masbate City  San Fernando
 Cataingan  Milagros  San Jacinto
 Cawayan  Mobo  San Pascual
 Claveria  Monreal  Uson
There are 18 outlying islands surrounding the mainland of Masbate which are
under the jurisdiction of the province.
 Ambulong Island  Dakit Island  Masbate Island
 Bagababoy  Deagan Island  Matabao Island
Island  Hamurawon  Bosaan
 Bugtong Island Island  Buabuahan
 Burias  Magcaraguit  San Miguel
 Cagpating Island Island Island
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 Sombrero Island  Ticao

 Tatus Island  Yeso Island
The Population
The province has a land area of 4,138.56 square kilometers or 1,597.91

square miles. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 908,920. This
represented 14.94% of the total population of the Bicol Region, 1.46% of the overall
population of the Luzon island group, or 0.83% of the entire population of the
Philippines. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 220
inhabitants per square kilometer or 569 inhabitants per square mile.
The People
The people of Masbate were formerly called "Visaya" but when the province
was transferred to Bicol region during the regime of President Ferdinand Marcos,
they were called "Bicolanos" or "Masbatenos". Many of its people are immigrants
from several provinces such as Romblon and Panay Island provinces. The people of
Masbate are known as best in agriculture, history, politics and geography means.
Masbate City serves as the center of trading activities in the province. Local
product such as dried fish, copra, rice, coconut, crabs, fish, prawn, bangus, livestock
are being exported to Manila, Cebu, Iligan, Roxas, Iloilo, Tacloban, Ormoc, Legaspi,
Naga, Daet and Sorsogon. The aquamarine products are also shipped-out to Metro
Manila, Cebu, Batangas, and Lucena. Shrimps, crabs, and prawns are shipped to
Japan; mud crabs to Taiwan; headless squid to USA and Japan; crab meat to USA
and scallops to Europe.
The city is importing products mainly from Manila, Lucena, Cebu and Legaspi.
These are mostly rice, bakery raw materials, transport vehicles and appliances, farm
inputs, construction materials and basic commodities. These are also traded by the
city to other municipalities in the whole province.
PORT OF ACCESS
By Sea, you can access the Masbate Province through the Cataingan Port to
Masbate Port.
The History
Province of Laguna
Masbate has the oldest known settlements in the Philippines, being settled at
around 4000-3000 BC. The island is colonized in 1569 by Spaniards seeking its gold
mines and Masbate (then also named Masbat) served as a major waypoint for the
historic Manila-Acapulco galleons. Until it became its own province, Masbate was
part of Albay, and also Sorsogon, for a decade between 1908 and 1917 after being
ravaged by a typhoon.
The Language
The main language in Masbate is Masbatenyo (Minasbate, also spelled

Masbateño), a Visayan language with Bikol influence, and forms the so-called
Bisakol group. Hiligaynon and Cebuano are also spoken; the former being the native
language of residents at the southeastern part of Masbate Island.
The Religion
About 91% of the population are members of the Catholic Church (Statistics
by Diocese Hierarchy, 2014). Other denominations include the Aglipayan Church,
the Members Church of God International, popularly called Ang Dating Daan, Jesus
Miracle Crusade, Iglesia ni Cristo (Church of Christ) which also functions many
religious and social events in the province, as well as Baptist, Methodist, The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh-day
Adventist and other Christians. Non-Christians are also present which is commonly
represented by Moslems.
The Traditions and Beliefs
Close family ties and religiosity are important traits for survival in an island or
group of islands that lie in the typhoon path. A persisting traditional practice is the
pamalaye. Beliefs on god, the soul and the afterlife are strongly held by Masbateños.
Associated to these, there are annual rituals like the Bantigue Fiesta which draws
devotees of Saint Felomina from the Visayan provinces, pabasa, and Flores de
Mayo. Side by side with these are held beliefs that beings such as the kalag,
aswang, duwende, tawo sa dulom, and mambabarang who can influence human
lives for good or ill live around them in mounds of earth (including termite nests), old
trees, and on mountaintops. Even the religious believe in supernatural forces. Faith
healers and spirit mediums, who use herbs and massage to treat physical ailments,
are popular.

 Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival
It is celebrated annually during the City Anniversary on 30th day of
September. This event highlights the traditional folk dance created by “Lola
Felisa” many years ago, when she imitated the graceful movement of the
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seagull (locally known as Lapay). The dance has evolved and is now
recognized by the Cultural Center of the Philippines as one of the official folk
dances of the country. This dance was also recognized during the Spanish
Colonization.
 Rodeo Masbateño
The only rodeo show in Asia. It is celebrated annually in April and showcase
10 competitive rodeo events. Highlighting this event is the difficult “figure of
eight” competition where the cowboy crisscrosses around a group of barrels.
Women participate in heart stopping events like calf wrestling, calf lassoing
and carambola.
 Pawa Mangrove Park
One of the known tourist spots in Masbate featuring
a 300-hectare of Mangrove Plantation and a 1.3-
kilometer long wooden bridge with sidewalk wooden
kiosks spanning a body of seawater. This is an ideal
destination for nature lovers as well as birdwatchers
especially during low tide when wild birds are
feeding on mudflats.
 Manta Bowl
Manta Bowl is one of the very best tourist spots in
Masbate, a dive site off the coasts of Ticao Island.
There are several recognized dive sites in Ticao
Island but the world-renowned one is the Manta
Bowl which lies in rich-plankton waters of Ticao
Pass, the feeding station of Manta Rays and
dubbed as the “Manta Ray Capital of the Philippines“. Moreover, whale sharks
occasionally pass though this site due to its proximity to Donson, Sorsogon. If
you want to experience scuba diving in Ticao Island, arrange your visit in
Ticao Island Resort, the premier and accredited dive center of Masbate.
 Halea Nature Park

Aside from Pawa Mangrove Park and Manta Bowl,
Halea Nature Park is among the best tourist spots
in the province of Masbate situated in Ticao Island.
It is an astonishing secluded destination featuring a
small stretch of white sand beach, crystal clear
waters teeming with fishes and corals, rock
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formations and greenery. Swimming and snorkeling in the beach are ideal
things to do but a short trek on the rock formations is an interesting stone cliff
where visitors do cliff diving. It has crystal clear and deep waters but safety
practices are highly advised since the stone cliffs have some sharp edges.
FOOD DELICACIES
As a region surrounded by water, you can find a lot of fresh seafood

processed dishes such in this city. The city is also known for its livestock wealth.
The Food Products

 Carmelado
Carmelado is Masbate’s version of the pastillas. It’s made of
carabao’s milk and sugar.
 Molido
A dessert made from sweet potato and/or pili nuts, although it
is the sweet potato that is more common in the markets of
Masbate.
 Mozzarella Cheese and Flavored Milk

These products in Masbate are made by drug rehab patients
in Fazenda de Ezperanca, is also one of the island’s
specialties.
The Dishes
 Kilawing Dilis
Another variety of raw fish salad made of fresh anchovies fillet
mixed with vinegar, chili, onion, ginger, calamansi juice, salt
and pepper. This dish is another Filipino delicacy and usually
served as appetizer or pulutan.
 Sinanglay
A Filipino dish made from stuffed fish wrapped in leafy
vegetables and lemongrass or pandan leaves cooked in a
spicy coconut milk sauce. It is a type of ginataan and
originates from the Bicol Region.
 Ginataang Rimas
A Filipino vegetable stew made from breadfruit in coconut milk
and spices. The dish includes a wide variety of secondary
ingredients like seafood, meat, and other vegetables
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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MASBATE PROVINCE
Every Friday and Saturday of the week, there is what we call a saud, or flea
market, where you can buy dried fish, rice, vegetables, and other food products.
Merchants gather round the capitol and sell their wares to people from as far as the
Bicol towns and some foreigners.
Fazenda de Ezperanca also known as Farm of Hope is located at Bangad,

Milagros, Masbate. This farm sells fresh milk, cheese, and organic vegetables, but
Fazenda de Esperança is best known for putting order and hope into the turbulent
lives of people seeking to stop their addiction to drugs, alcohol, gambling and sex,
and the behavioral problems that come with such vices and change their ways
through work, spirituality and community.
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Republic of the Philippines

PAMANTASAN NG LUNGSOD NG SAN PABLO

Presented to the College of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Subject requirement for the degree of

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

Bicol, known formally as the Bicol Region or colloquially as Bicolandia, is an

Albay is a province of the Philippines

FACTS ABOUT ALBAY PROVINCE

The Municipalities and Cities

Albay comprises 15 municipalities or towns and 3 component cities.

By land, the province is accessible through many highways (460 kilometers)

HISTORY AND CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

In July 1569, Luis Enriquez de Guzman, a member of the Spanish expedition

In 1572, Juan de Salcedo, in search of gold, penetrated the Bicol Peninsula

In April 3, 1574 the place called “Baybayon” became an encomienda assigned

The American Colonial Period

Albay is home to several languages and host to different native languages of

Rinconada Bikol is a minority language in the province and used by people in

Catholicism is the predominant religion in the province affiliated by 97% of the

A state-of-the-art terra-cotta production facility that not only allows

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

 Zip Line In Ligñon Hills

The Food Products

 Sili Ice Cream

 Mayon Stuffed Pizza

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT ALBAY PROVINCE

CAMARINES NORTE PROVINCE

Camarines Norte is the northernmost

FACTS ABOUT CAMARINES NORTE PROVINCE

The Municipalities and Islands

The Camarines Norte province is divided into 12 Municipalities, 7 outlying

The population of Camarines Norte in the 2020 census was 629,699 people,

The Products and Services

Camarines Norte's economy largely depends on agriculture, with grain crops,

By Air:There are no Commercial Flights to Camarines Norte.The nearest

By Air: Camarines Sur,from Manila,take 40-minute. plane ride to Naga.Then

HISTORY AND CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

A walk in and around Daet, capital of Camarines Norte, is a stroll

In Paracale, a town that sits on gold (said to be stolen by a former

Rinconada Bikol or simply Rinconada, spoken in the province of Camarines

These crafts are just one of the rising products here

The Festivals and Celebrations

The annual Pineapple Festival is a celebration and appreciation to all

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

 Mercedes Group of Islands

The Food Products

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT CAMARINES NORTE PROVINCE

CAMARINES SUR PROVINCE

Camarines Sur is a province in the

FACTS ABOUT CAMARINES SUR PROVINCE

The Municipalities and Cities

The Camarines Sur province is divided into 35 Municipalities, 2 Cities:

HISTORY AND CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

The first recorded account of Camarines Sur's discovery by the Spaniards

The province of Camarines Sur is considered the center of Bicolano culture.

From the plain-looking handwoven slippers to embroidered bags and

The religion of the province is predominantly Roman Catholicism followed by

The Festivals and Celebrations

 Buswak Tumatarok Festival

ATTRACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES

 Panicuason Hot Spring Resort

The Activities you can do in Panicuason Hot Spring

 Camsur Watersports Complex