REGIONS 5, 6 & 7

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 REGION 5
also known as the Bicol
Region, is rich in
culture, natural beauty,
and delicious cuisine.

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Delicacies
 Bicol Express

A spicy dish made

with pork, chili
peppers, coconut
milk, shrimp paste,
onions, and garlic.

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 Laing

Taro leaves cooked in

coconut milk, chili
peppers, and shrimp
paste.

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 Pili Nuts

Known for their rich,

buttery flavor, pili nuts
are often used in various
Bicolano desserts and
snacks.

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 Pinangat

A dish made of minced

pork, shrimp, or fish
cooked in coconut milk
and wrapped in taro
leaves.

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 Sili Ice Cream

prepared using labuyo chili,

coconut milk, puréed
strawberries and sugar. It was
invented by the 1st Colonial
Grill restaurant in Albay in
2004 and has since become a
highly popular flavor.
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Festivals
 Penafrancia Festival

• Held in Naga City, this festival

honors Our Lady of Peñafrancia,
the patroness of the Bicol Region.
It features a fluvial procession
where the image of the Virgin
Mary is carried along the Naga
River.

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 Ibalong Festival

• Celebrated in Legazpi City, this

festival showcases the Bicolano
culture through street dances, cultural
presentations, and a grand parade. It
also highlights the region's rich
mythology, particularly the epic
"Ibalong" which narrates the
adventures of mythical heroes.

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 Magayon Festival

• Held in Albay Province,

particularly in the city of Legazpi,
this festival celebrates the beauty
of Mount Mayon and Albay's
cultural heritage through street
dances, beauty pageants, and trade
fairs.

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 Daragang Magayon Festival

• Celebrated in Catanduanes
Province, this festival pays
tribute to the legend of
Daragang Magayon (Beautiful
Lady). It features street
dancing, beauty pageants, and
cultural presentations.

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Tourist Attractions
 Mayon Volcano

Known for its perfect cone

shape, Mount Mayon is a
popular tourist destination for
hikers, nature lovers, and
photographers.

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 Caramoan Islands

A group of islands off the coast

of Camarines Sur, Caramoan is
famous for its pristine beaches,
crystal-clear waters, and
limestone cliffs. It's also a
popular filming location for
international reality TV shows
like Survivor.

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 Butanding Interaction Center

Located in Donsol, Sorsogon,

this center offers visitors the
chance to swim with whale
sharks, locally known as
"butanding," in their natural
habitat

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 Cagsawa Ruins

These are the remnants of a

16th-century Franciscan
church buried by the 1814
eruption of Mayon Volcano.
The bell tower is the only
structure left standing and has
become an iconic symbol of
resilience amidst natural
disasters.
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 Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave

Situated in Albay, this cave

features stunning stalactite and
stalagmite formations. It's a
popular destination for
spelunking and cave
exploration.

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 REGION 6
Western Visayas, is
renowned for its rich
cultural heritage, delicious
cuisine, vibrant festivals,
and stunning tourist
attractions

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Delicacies
 Mangoes

Western Visayas is known

for its deliciously sweet
mangoes, particularly those
from Guimaras Island, often
dubbed as the "Mango
Capital of the Philippines."

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 Piaya

A sweet flatbread
filled with muscovado
sugar, often toasted or
grilled until crispy.

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 Chicken Inasal

grilled chicken dish

marinated in a mixture of
calamansi, vinegar, soy
sauce, garlic, and annatto
oil, giving it a distinct flavor
and aroma

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 Talaba

Fresh oysters harvested

from the region's coastal
waters, often served raw
with a calamansi and
chili vinegar dip or
cooked in various ways
such as grilled or baked
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 La Paz Batchoy

A popular noodle soup dish

originating from Iloilo City,
made with pork organs,
pork belly, beef loin, egg
noodles, and topped with
fried garlic, green onions,
and sometimes chicharron
(pork cracklings).
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Festivals
 Dinagyang Festival

• Held in Iloilo City every

January, this festival
celebrates the feast of the
Santo Niño (Child Jesus) with
vibrant street dancing
characterized by participants
in colorful costumes
mimicking the movements of
the Ati tribe, the indigenous
people of Panay Island.
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 MassKara Festival

• Although primarily celebrated in

Bacolod City, Negros Occidental,
this festival's colorful masks and
costumes, street dancing, and
lively music have made it famous
worldwide. It's held every October
to celebrate resilience amidst
challenges and tragedies.

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 Ati-Atihan Festival

• Originating from Kalibo, Aklan, this

festival honors the Santo Niño and
the conversion of the indigenous
Aeta people to Christianity. It
features tribal dance performances,
colorful costumes, and a procession.

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 Pintaflores Festival

• Celebrated in San Carlos City,

Negros Occidental, this festival
showcases the rich cultural
heritage of the city through
street dancing, floral-inspired
costumes, and a beauty pageant.

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Tourist Attractions
 Boracay Island
Famous for its powdery white
sand beaches, clear turquoise
waters, and vibrant nightlife,
Boracay is a top tourist
destination not only in
Western Visayas but in the
entire Philippines

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 Miagao Church
A UNESCO World Heritage
Site located in Miagao,
Iloilo, renowned for its
unique architectural style,
featuring fortress-like walls
and intricate bas-relief
carvings.

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 Gigantes Islands

A group of islands off the

coast of Carles, Iloilo, known
for their breathtaking
landscapes, pristine beaches,
and stunning rock formations

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 The Ruins

Located in Talisay City, Negros

Occidental, this mansion ruins
surrounded by lush gardens and
reflecting pools are a popular
tourist spot, especially during
sunset.

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 Guimaras Island

Known for its picturesque

landscapes, mango plantations,
and pristine beaches, Guimaras
is a great destination for nature
lovers and beach enthusiasts

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 REGION 7
known as Central
Visayas, is composed of
several provinces, each
offering unique
delicacies, festivals, and
tourist attractions

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Delicacies
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