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BICOL

REGION - 5

GROUP 6
Region 5: BICOL
Bicol Region, officially designated as Region V, is an
administrative region in the Philippines grouped
under the Luzon island group. It covers 6 provinces,
namely, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur,
Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon. The regional
center is the City of Legazpi.
The Bicol region was known as Ibalong, variously
interpreted to derive from ibalio, "to bring to the
other side"; ibalon, "people from the other side" or
"people who are hospitable and give visitors gifts
to bring home"; or as a corruption of Gibal-ong, a
sitio of Magallanes, Sorsogon where the Spaniards
first landed
• The Bicol Region is situated at the southernmost tip
of the island of Luzon. Bicol is famous among
Filipinos for its spicy food, while among travellers it's
best known for its active volcanoes and the whale
sharks of Donsol.

• It is one of the Philippines’ best-known tourist


destinations popular for its volcanoes, beaches,
caverns, coves, and other natural wonders. The
world-renowned Mayon Volcano, for instance, has
never failed to amaze both local and international
travelers with its majestic peak.
 HISTORY

The Bicol region was originally inhabited by indigenous groups like the Aga people who
practiced slash and burn agriculture. Artifacts show Bicolano culture existed before Spanish
colonization. The economy was based on agriculture and fishing. Under Spanish rule, the seat of
power was in Nueva Caceres (Naga City).

The native Bicolano people were subjugated and oppressed by the Spanish colonizers, subjected
to torture, forced labor, and loss of property and autonomy. Missionaries focused on converting
the local population to Catholicism. By the 1600s, the region was charted out into two specific
districts: Ibalon and Camarines.

Conquistador Juan de Salcedo


In 1571, the Spanish Conquistador Juan de Salcedo, grandson of Miguil Lopez de Legazpi, came to
the Bicol Region from the North. Two years later, in 1573, Juan de Salcedo led his troops in
penetrating and exploring the peninsula as far as Santiago de Libon in search for spices, gold, and
other precious stone.
 Provinces of Region 5
CAMARINES NORTE
- From stunning waterfalls to pristine beaches,
embark on an unforgettable journey.
Camarines Norte is a province in the Bicol
Region of the Philippines, known for its
beautiful beaches, stunning landscapes, and
rich cultural heritage.

CATANDUANES
- Catanduanes is famous for its waves;
however, the province has beautiful beaches
with cream-colored sand and calm glass-like
waters for swimming and beach bumming.
Mamangal is close to Virac, the biggest town
on the island, making the beach an ideal for
those who want a quick getaway that's idyllic
and picturesque.
CAMARINES SUR ALBAY
-Known for adrenaline-pumping activities from - Albay is known for its lush volcanic
wakeboarding to cliff jumping, Camarines Sur landscapes, sun-kissed beaches, and spicy
had been given the title “Sports and Adventure cuisines. But what makes Albay truly warm is
Capital of the Philippines.” But CamSur is more its people. Welcoming visitors with the best
than just adventure travel. It is home to Naga, accomodations they can offer is a trademark of
the site of one of the largest Marian pilgrimages Albayanos.
in the world.

SORSOGON MASBATE
- Sorsogon is Luzon's southernmost province, -The province is known for its cattle industry,
filled with nature-based adventures. It is famous which produces high-quality beef and dairy
for being the country's Butanding or whale shark products. The waters surrounding Masbate are
capital where tourists can freely swim and also rich in various species of fish and other
interact with the ocean's gentle giants. The seafood, which are exported to other parts of
province's name was derived from the word the country. In terms of transportation,
Sogsogon which means tracing the river Masbate is accessible by air and sea.
upstream.
 FESTIVALS

The Pili Festival is celebrated in Pili, Camarines Sur, Philippines.


It is a thanksgiving festival for the town’s abundance of pili nuts.

The Bicol Express Festival is celebrated in the Bicol Region, Philippines. It is a


celebration of the Bicolano’s spicy and rich cuisine, particularly the Bicol
Express, a spicy dish made from coconut milk, chili peppers, and shrimp or
pork.
The Kawayan Festival is celebrated in Legazpi
City, Albay, Philippines. It is a thanksgiving
festival for the city’s bountiful harvest of
bamboo.

The Ibalong Festival is celebrated in the Bicol Region,


Philippines. It is a non-religious festival that
celebrates the three legendary heroes of the
Bicolano people: Baltog, Handyong,
and Bantong.
The Peñafrancia Festival is celebrated in
Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is a
religious festival in honor of the Virgin Mary,
also known as Our Lady of Penafrancia.
 FAMOUS DELICACIES

Laing is shredded taro leaves cooked


in gata and can be cooked with pork,
“tinapa” or smoked fish, or just
balaw.
Pinangat is whole taro leaves stuffed
BICOL EXPRESS with shredded taro leaves, pork or
From the name itself “Bicol tinapa, and balaw.
Express”, this dish is the most Tilmok or Inulukan on the other hand is
popular cuisine in Bicol Region. cooked the same as Pinangat but it is
stuffed with crab meat or shrimp and
“lukadon” or young coconut meat
instead of pork or tinapa.
Kinunot is another traditional Bicolano dish
made with a combination of stingray or
shark meat, coconut milk, malunggay or
moringa, onions, garlic, and of course hot
chilies.

Kandingga or Bopis
Sometimes goat, sometimes beef,
usually pork heart, lungs, spleen and
other offal cooked in vinegar. Can be
cooked with vegetables like “kangkong”
or water spinach, radish, and carrots.
Others put coconut milk as common to
Bicolanos but some are fine with just
topping it with hot chili.
 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS;

-Mayon Volcano
-Caramoan Beach
-Mt. Bulusan
-Donsol Hot Springs
-Bulusan Lake
-Mt. Isarog
-Punta Isla
-Bato Church
-Mt. Malinao
-Mt. Apo Revolt Monumen
THANK YOU

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