REGION V (Bicol Region)

Region V or Bicol Region is located at the southeastern end of Luzon. The total area covered is18,114 sq. kilometer, and a total number population of 5,109,798 (as of 2007). The Region or Bicolandia as what everybody knows of the people living in this region is consist of 6 provinces such as; Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catnaduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon.

The region has a total number of 7 Cities, 107 Municipalities, and 3,471 Barangays, among of the city it is Legazpi City the regional center, Naga City is the region’s political and administrative center. Most often used language used in the region is Bicol, other dialect spokes in other part of the area are; Cebuano, Tagalog, Bikol Rinconada a variety of Bikol speaks this dialect, Oasnun Darageño, Sorsogon, and Masbateñio.

Agriculture and fishing is the main source of living in the provinces. The regions primary crop productions are coconuts, rice, abaca, and corn (maize). Gold-mining and jewelry production continue to be well known in the province. And other small size and a few handicrafts are broadly known observed. The enthusiastic turns of event in the tourism industry boast when a new tourist attraction came into sight.

The famous new CamSur Water Sports Complex, the Mayon Volcano and the whale shark have made to be the spot and increased the number of expensive resort in the region. There are lots of beautiful places to visit, so are lovely beaches. Visitors often came to swim in the beaches, scuba-dive to wrecked galleons, explore caves, climb volcano, waterfalls and abundant vegetation, and many more.

Province-Cities:

·         Albay – Legazpi City, Ligao City, Tabaco City

·         Camarines Sur – Iriga City, Naga City

·         Masbate – Masbate City

·         Sorsogon – Sorsogon City

People behind the Region V:

·         Liz Alindogan – Model, Actress and Producer

·         Chx Alcala – Model, Pinoy Big Housemate Season 1

·         Joker Arroyo – Senator, Former Rep. 1st District Makati City

·         Nora Aunor – The one and only Superstar, actress, singer

·         Jane Banares – Mutya ng Pilipinas- International 2009

·         Ian Batherson – Starstruck Finalist Season 5

·         Rochelle Barrameda – Actress, Model, Miss-Teen Philippines

·         Bentong – Comedian, TV host

·         Ely Buendia – lead vocalist of Eraserheads

·         Dina Bonnevie – Actress

·         Marianne dela Riva – Actress, Model

·         Enchong Dee – Actor, Swimmer, Medalist 2005 SEA Games

·         Paquito Diaz – Character Actor

·         Bugoy Drilon – Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 2nd Star Dreamer

·         Francis Escudero – Senator, Former Rep. 1st District Sorsogon

·         Amalia Fuentes – Actress

·         Eddie Garcia – Actor, Commercial Model

·         Kristine Hermosa – Actress, Commercial, Ramp & Print Ad Model

·         Fortunato “Atoy” Co – PBA Basketball Player

·         Aga Muhlach – Actor, Model

Events/Celebration:

Magayon Festival – May 1-31, Albay.

Sarung Banggi Festival – May 18-25, Albay.

Bicol Food Festival – No specific date. Albay.

Mayon Conquest – March 18-20, Albay.

Ibalong Festival – No specific date.

Rokyaw Festival – February 11, Aquinas University, Legazpi City.

Lubid Festival – July 12-16, Malilipot, Albay.

Layag Festival – September 16, Rapu-Rapu, Albay.

Tabak Festival – March 21-26, Tabaco City.