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FESTIVALS/EVENTS Pinyasan Festival (Daet) June 15-24 A colorful festival showcasing the province’ primary agri- product, the sweetest “queen” pineapple called “Formosa”. Featured are float exhibition, street dancing presentation, agro-industrial fair and talent/skills beauty competition. Senakulo (Paracale) Good Friday A Lenten presentation reenacting the Passion of Christ. Lenten observance include Visita Iglesias or altar visitations and processions. Pabirik Festival (Paracale) Fbruary 1-2 A week long celebration provide the people, guests and devotees to glimpse the past culture, customs, traditions and history of the gold town of Paracale. The festival also showcases the rich mining industry and gold products available in the municipality. "Pabirik" suggests the pan and procedure Paracale folk use in gold panning. Huli White January 6 A New Year’s celebration in honor of the three kings: Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar. The festivity is an extravagant celebration associated with different activities. The affair is highlighted by the coronation of the next three kings selected during the evening celebration Feast of the Black Nazarene (Capalonga) May 13 The Capalonga fiesta in honor of the Black Nazarene draws devotees from all over the country. The image is said to be miraculous and its feast is particularly celebrated by

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FESTIVALS/EVENTS

Pinyasan Festival (Daet)June 15-24

A colorful festival showcasing the province’ primary agri-product, the sweetest “queen” pineapple called “Formosa”. Featured are float exhibition, street dancing presentation, agro-industrial fair and talent/skills beauty competition.

Senakulo (Paracale) Good Friday

A Lenten presentation reenacting the Passion of Christ. Lenten observance include Visita Iglesias or altar visitations and processions.

Pabirik Festival (Paracale) Fbruary 1-2 A week long celebration provide the people, guests and devotees to glimpse the past culture, customs, traditions and history of the gold town of Paracale. The festival also showcases the rich mining industry and gold products available in the municipality. "Pabirik" suggests the pan and procedure Paracale folk use in gold panning.

Huli White January 6 

A New Year’s celebration in honor of the three kings: Melchor, Gaspar and Baltazar. The festivity is an extravagant celebration associated with different activities. The affair is highlighted by the coronation of the next three kings selected during the evening celebration

Feast of the Black Nazarene (Capalonga)May 13

The Capalonga fiesta in honor of the Black Nazarene draws devotees from all over the country. The image is said to be miraculous and its feast is particularly celebrated by Chinese businessmen from all over the Philippines, who pay annual homage and ask for long life and good fortune.

Palong Festival (Capalonga) May10-13

This festival is highlighted by street dancing and agro-industrial fair in Capalonga which expresses the local folk’s gratitude for their town’s name etymology derived from the abundance of an ornamental plant called “rooster combs" or “palong manok” in the locality or “Capalongan” shorten to Capalonga.

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Busig-on Festival (Labo)September 7-8

A festival based on the epic of Busig-On of Labo town which exemplifies heroism and Bicolano values. The festival features the town’s distinct historical values and sentiments through talent and skills competition featuring the town’s places of interest.

Vinzons Day Celebration September 28

This celebration commemorates the birth anniversary of the hero, Wenceslao Q. Vinzons, Sr., a native of Vinzons (former Indan).

Buyuboy Festival November 4-8

A week long celebration consisting of various activities promoting the abundantly growing "Queen Formosa" pineapple in the municipality.

Bantayog Festival May 15

As the term suggests, Bantayog festival features the storied First Rizal Monument or “Unang Bantayog ni Dr. Jose Rizal” which is the centerpiece of the celebration. It is held in the conjunction with the province foundation anniversary.

Mercedes Kadagatan Festival (Mercedes)August 1-8

It is a fishermen’s celebration of thanksgiving for the blessings and bounty during the seafaring, fishing expedition and fish farming endeavors. This fishtival is also a moment of retrospect and recognition of Mother Nature for having endowed Mercedes with a gift of vast fishery resources, magnificent shorelines and other aquatic potentials and the wise utilization and preservation of ecological balance for the attainment of environmental dignity and beauty.

ACCREDITED AND NON-ACCREDITED ACCOMODATION FACILITIES

Accredited Hotels

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Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Wiltan HotelMr. William Tan

29 Vinzons Avenue, Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-22525Fax No. (054) 571-2907

Economy

Non-Accredited Hotels

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Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Hotel DolorMr. Arnold Dolor

33 Vinzons Avenue, Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-2167 Fax No. (054) 440-7070

Economy

Hotel Mega StarMr. Manuel Tanzo

59 National Diversion RoadTalisay, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-1600 571-220

Economy

CM Hotel 21 San Antonio Street, Poblacion Norte,

Economy

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Paracale, Camarines Norte

Royal Orchid MansionMs. Mitxie Ong

10 National Diversion Road, Itomang,Talisay, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 605-0066

Economy

Non-Accredited Inns

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Sampaguita Tourist InnMr. Jose Dacudao, Sr.

23 Vinzons Avenue, Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 511-2221

Tourist Inn

Sampaguita Tourist Inn Mr. Jose Dacudao, Sr.

40 J Pimentel Street, Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 571-2646

Tourist Inn

Tin-Tin ApartelleMr. Rafael Moraleda/Ms. Mergie Moraleda

14 Brgy. 11 Vicencio StreetDaet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-4998

Tourist Inn

Hillside Family InnMs. Asuncsion de Jesus

5 Kalamading, Labo, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 605-0066

Inn

Non-Accredited Pension Houses

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Canimog HotelMs. Elenite Acuna

8 San Vicente, Lag-on,Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-1306/571-2621Fax No. (054) 721-5318

Pension House

Hotel MikaelMs. Elenita Acuna

12 San Vicente, Lag-on,Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-1624

Pension House

Karilagan HotelMr. Luis Abano/Ms. Betty Evasco

10 Moreno Street, Brgy. 6,Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-2236

Pension House

Regine Joy ApartelleMr. Ricardo Rada

24 San Vicente, Lag-on,Daet, Camarines Norte

Pension House

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Tel. No. (054) 721-2903/721-5250 721-5706

Non-Accredited Lodging Houses

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Mines HotelMr. Baltazar Torres

45 Vinzons Avenue, Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-1403

Lodging House

Nautiloux LodgeMr. Alex Pejarillo

6 Bagasbas, Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 440-0360

Lodging House

Skytraxx HotelMr. Alex Pejarillo

41 Bagasbas, Daet, Camarines Norte Lodging House

Daet HotelMr. Angel de Mesa

27 F. Pimentel Avenue, Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 571-2512

Lodging House

Travellers HotelMr. Thomas Ong

32 Brgy. Marqiez, Daet, Camarines Norte

Lodging House

Daet ApartelleMr. Angel de Mesa

18 Dasmarinas Street, Daet, Camarines Norte

Lodging House

Samante’s Resthouse 11 Vicente Basit Street,Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-2062

Lodging House

Queen’s Lodging HouseMs. Asuncion de Jesus

10 Jose Panganiban, Camarines Norte

Lodging House

Diamond Motor LodgeMr. Nonong Dingle

21 Gov. Panotes Avenue, Daet, Camarines Norte

Lodging House

Non-Accredited Lodging Houses

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Pinoy HotelMr. Edmund Pajares

12 Purok 6, Lag-onDaet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 440-0410

Lodging House

Nathaniel ApartelleMs. Hazel Parong

8 San Gregorio VillageDaet, Camarines Norte

Lodging House

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Daet Travellers 14 Bagasbas, Daet, Camarines Norte Lodging House

Daet HotelMr. Angel de Mesa

27 F. Pimentel Avenue, Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 571-2512

Lodging House

Non-Accredited Resorts

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Bel-Air Resort and RestaurantMr. Samson Kho/Mr. Loreto Landicho

9 Bel-Air Subdivision, Lag-onDaet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-5319

Resort

Villa Mila Garden Resort and Conference CenterMr. Baltazar Torrres

19 Vinzons Ave., Daet, Camarines NorteTel. No. (054) 721-1403/440-1641Fax No. (054) 721-1208

Resort

Dormitories/Boarding Houses/Homestays

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Ma. Christina Casilihan 3 Alawihao, Daet, Camarines Norte

Homestay

Mr. Raul Santelices 1 Purok 1, San Roque, Mercedes, Camarines Norte

Homestay

Mr. Ediberto Gabua 1 Purok 1, Matnog, Basud,Camarines Norte

Homestay

Mr. Bonifacio Pimentel 1 Purok 1, Barangay Dogatan,Daet, Camarines Norte

Homestay

Mr. Serafin Gorrea 1 Pinagwarasan, BasudCamarines Norte

Homestay

Mr. Socrates Fuentebella

2 Phase 2, Dacungbolo, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte

Homestay

Mr. Rogelio Farillas, Jr. 2 Briola Street, Mercedes,Camarines Norte

Homestay

Ms. Lourdes Taburo 2 Brgy. 3, Happy Homes, Homestay

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Mercedes,Camarines Norte

Dormitories/Boarding Houses/Homestays

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Mr. Lloyd Samonte 2 Brgy. Cayucyucan, MercedesCamarines Norte

Homestay

Mr. Antonio Ahmad 2 86 Zone, Brgy. 7, MercedesCamarines Norte

Homestay

Ms. Shirley Pajarillo 3 Phase 3, Calsgasan, Daet, Camarines Norte

Homestay

Mr. Joseph Michael Timoner

1 Daet, Camarines Norte Homestay

TOUR OPERATORS

Accredited

Name of Operators Address Contact Number Contact Person

Dependable Access Travel and Tours

2/F Hotel Dolor Bldg., Vinzons Ave., Daet

(054) 440-3440CP# 0917-898-1772

Ms. Lourdes I. Dolor

HISTORY

Known centuries ago as the Tierra de Camarines, the province is distinctly Spanish-founded settlement. Its name having been derived from "camaronchones" or "camarines", a Spanish word for "kamalig" referring to small nipa or bamboo-made huts by the natives.

In 1574, Governor General Guido de Lavezarez referred Camarines Sur to the King of Spain as Los Camarines, after the abundance of camarins-rice granaries - which were conspicuous features of the area.

Spanish colonizers later subjugated its people and denominated the area into two distinct aggrupations. The southern portion comprising the area south of the present town of Camalig (in Albay), Sorsogon, the islands of Masbate and Catanduanes, and the area, which is now Partido in present day, then called “Partido de Ibalon”. The northern, upper

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portion, which included from the present day Camalig town in Albay, and all towns of Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte, was called “Partido de Camarines”.

Partido de Camarines was partitioned into Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte in 1829, and thereafter underwent fusion, annexations and re-partitions until March 19, 1919 when two provinces, jointly called Ambos Camarines, were finally separated with their present boundaries by decree of the First Philippine Legislature.

The Philippine Revolution started in Ambos Camarines when Elias Angeles and Feliz Plazo, Filipino corporals in the Spanish Army, sided with revolutionist and fought the local Spanish forces on September 17, 1898. Governor Vicente Zaidin capitulated to the revolutionist on the following day. With the arrival of General Vicente Lukban, the revolutionary government in the Bicol Region was established.

The American forces occupied the Bicol Peninsula in January 1900. In March of the same year. General John M. Bell was made the military governor of the southeastern Luzon. Civil government was finally established in Ambos Camarines in April 1901.

At the outbreak of World War II. Guerilla units were organized by Wenceslao Q. Vinzons that waged underground operations against the Japanese troops stationed in Camarines Sur. After the capture of Vinzons on July 8, 1942, the guerilla movement was carried on by Lieutenant Francisco Boayes. In April 1945, Camarines Sur was finally liberated from the Japanese invaders.

Naga City, the former capital of Camarines Sur, was founded in 1573 as “Nueva Caceres” – namesake of the Province in Spain and among the original five royal cities of the colony. It was designated as the Province’s Capital by virtue of Philippine Legislative Act No. 2711 approved on March 10, 1917 until June 6, 1955, when Pili, the adjoining town was declared the Provincial Capital by virtue of Republic Act 1336 up to the present time

LOCATION

Located in the central part of the Bicol peninsula, which forms the southeastern part of the island of Luzon; Bounded on the north by the Provinces of Camarines Norte and Quezon, San Miguel Bay and the Pacific Ocean; on the south by the Province of Albay; on the east by Lagonoy Gulf; and on the west by Ragay Gulf.

The largest among the six provinces in Bicol, its total land area is 5,266.82 sq. kms, which is about 30% of the entire region and about 2% of the national land area.

Thirty-five municipalities and two cities classified into four districts compose the province of Camarines Sur. The first district (Railroad Town) consists of eleven municipalities; second district (Central Bay) has eight municipalities and one chartered city; third district (Partido Area) has ten municipalities and the fourth district (Rinconda Area) comprises of six municipalities and one component city.

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It is traversed by the long wide and meandering Bicol River and other streams that descend from the southwestern side of Pasacao-San Fernando-Libmanan mountain ranges and northeastern side of Mt. Isarog

Except for some highlands found in some inland towns such as Ocampo, Baao and Iriga, the rest are mountain ranges which bordered the rugged coastlines. They surround the vast fertile plains and arable lowlands except those found in Nato, Sangay, Sabang and San Jose beaches.

Camarines Sur boasts of three beautiful lakes namely: Baao, Bato and Buhi and four mountains sucha as: Isarog, Iriga, Buhi and Tangcong Vaca.

Camarines Sur is in the middle of the Bicol Peninsula jutting out southeasterly from the main island of Luzon. The province is 450 kilometers from Manila at the north and approximately the same diistance from Cebu in the Visayan Islands at the South.

CLIMATE

The western and southern part of the province belong to the fourth type which is characterized by no dry season and no very pronounced maximum rain period. A definite absence of a dry season with a very pronounced maximum period from November to January predominates over the eastern and northern area. Caramoan Peninsula and the regions east of Mt. Isarog and Iriga fall under this climate.

DIALECT

As a province which belongs to the Bicol region, Standard Bicol is the primary dialect being used. There are, however, other speech varieties which are adapted by some people in other areas of the province. These dialectal differences are believed to be derivatives of the standard Bicol dialect. It is always an advantage having to listen to a Bicolano speaking his own dialect as it is claimed to be one which is endowed with beauty and artistic merit. In the premiere province of Camarines Sur, not to be treated with exemptions are two distinct dialects which are the Buhi-non and Partido dialects. Buhi-non has the reputation of being the most unique albeit the most difficult of all the varieties of Bikol. The Partido dialect, on the other hand, is one which is widely used in the towns of Ocampo, Goa, Tigaon and Lagonoy.

POPULATIONThe population of the province as of May 2000 census was 1,551,549 accounting for almost 33 percent of the regional population. The province's population grew at an average annual rate of 1.72 percent between 1995 and 2000. Its population density is 283.0 persons per square kilometer of land area.Major IndustrY

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Agriculture is the leading industry with rice and coconut as the leading agricultural crops in the province. Abaca and banana are next because of the kind of soil prevalent in the province. Camarines Sur is a province endowed with a variety of natural resources: from verdant forests which provide a wide range of flora and fauna species; hidden deposits of rare and precious minerals to the vast water world which offers a whole lot of water resources. Moreover, the province's abundant natural resources make it an ideal base for broad range of resource-based industries. Its arable land is suited to the growing and production of a wide variety of food and commercial crops Mining is a growing industry, too. Aside from this, it is also sufficient in fish due to its virtually untapped, rich fishing grounds

MODE OF TRANSPORTATION

Air Transport

The province can be reached by plane within a flying time of 45 minutes. There is the service of the Philippine Airlines at the upgraded Pili Airport. Shown below are the flight schedules going to and from the province.

Philippine Airlines 2/F G7 Holdings Building Dinaga Street, Naga City

Flight Schedule: Manila-Naga: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun Departure- 7:00 am; Arrival- 7:50 am

Naga-Manila: Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun Departure- 8:30 am; Arrival- 9:15 am

Rail Transport Camarines Sur is served by the Philippine National Railways (PNR) which operates rail service from Manila, passing through woodlands of the Southern Luzon, to its destination in Tabuco, Naga City, in a ten-hour trip.

Philippine National Railways Tabuco, Naga City Tel. Nos. 73-96-15; 811-15-53

Naga to Metro Manila - Daily: 4:30 P.M. - Bicol Express 7:30 P.M. - Peñafrancia Express

Naga to Ragay Daily:

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6:05 A.M.; 9:25 A.M. and 2:00 P.M. Naga to Libmanan - Daily: 11:30 A.M.

Sea Transport

Boats sail offshore to islands and coastal communities. Cargo ships from Cebu sail directly to Pasacao Port and Nato Port in Sagñay Town.

Land Transport

Aircon and non-aircon buses ply daily through the Quirino Highway from Manila and vice-versa in an 8-hour trip. The Central Business District (CBD) Terminal located at Naga City houses a line of buses and their booking offices.

A TOURS & TRAVELCentral Bus Terminal, Naga CityNaga to Metro Manila: 7:30 P.M. Daily

AMDG/RTNCentral Bus Terminal, Naga CityNaga to Daet:Every hour from 5:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.Naga to Legazpi:Every 30 minutes from 5:00 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.

AMA TRANSCentral Bus Terminal, Naga CityNaga to Metro Manila: 7:30 to 8:30 P.M. Daily

BLTBCentral Bus Terminal, Naga CityNaga to Metro Manila - Daily:6:45, 9:30 and 10:30 A.M.Continuous trips from: 1:00 to 10:00 P.M.

CUL TRANSITCentral Bus Terminal, Naga City

GOLDLINECentral Bus Terminal, Naga CityNaga to Metro Manila: 7:30 P.M. Daily

ISAROG LINE EXPRESS TRANSPORTCentral Bus Terminal, Naga CityNaga to Metro Manila: 7:30 and 8:00 P.M. Daily

PEÑAFRANCIA TOURSCentral Bus Terminal, Naga CityNaga to Metro Manila: 7:00; 7:30 and 8:00 P.M. Daily

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PHILTRANCODiversion Rd., Naga CityNaga to Metro Manila - DailyEvery 30 minutes from 5:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.

TRAVEL TIPS

Planning your visit to Camarines Sur would necessarily entail essential information on the province such as how to get here, when to go here, accommodations, transportation, weather and similar other details that would assist you in making your stay in this premiere province of Bicolandia as pleasurable and hassle-free as possible.

To every potential visitor, you can call the Provincial Tourism Office, Promotions and Marketing Section at telephone number 4773172 to inquire on the offered tour packages which you might want to avail of.

Telephones

Telephone Payphones are available everywhere: at drugstores, convenience stores, malls, department stores, gasoline stations, bus terminals. There are also some small grocery store owners who avail of the opportunity in making use of their personal phones for the public charging them P5.00/per minute of call.

In making a long distance call or overseas call, one has to purchase a payphone prepaid card to be able to make such call. The cards are available anywhere. The area code for the entire Camarines Sur is 54.

BanksCommercial banks are open from Monday to Friday. Banking hours are from 9:00 in the morning until 3:00 in the afternoon. There are however a number which starts banking transactions as early as 8:30 and ends at 5:30 in the afternoon.

Automated Teller Machines or ATMS serve as the easy way to withdraw money from one's account. Every bank has its own ATM located within the bank's premises or inside the bank itself.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Natural

Mt. Isarog Towering 1,976 meters above sea level and covering 10,112 hectares, it is the haven of indigenous flora and fauna. Most of the rare and exotic orchids, medicinal and flowering plants, wild boars, deer, squirrels, monkeys and untamed rodents are found on the base of the slopes of the mountain. It is now the last Rainforest Mountain in Southern Luzon.

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Hundreds of waterfalls both known and unknown, are an unforgettable sight to behold. The Protected Area Management Board has identified Malabay Falls (Naga City), Curry (Pili) Consocep (Tigaon), and Hiwacloy (Goat) as tourism areas within the mountain.

Pinaglukaban Island Brgy. Denrica, Garchitorena

The island offers superb sites for scuba diving. It has white sand and a lagoon.

Tayak Lagoon (Malarad Island, Caramoan)

The lagoon is accessible by swimming underneath the rocks on the beach side. Coral gardens are vast and colorful.

Lahuy Island (Caramoan)

The island has long stretches of uniquely white fine sand. Barangay Gota has been known as a gold-mining community even before the war. At present only small-scale operation is in existence. At sitio Nipa, a spring 300 meters from the shore provides fresh water source not available elsewhere. A 40-hectare mangrove swamp near Barangay Oring offers a habitat for a marine wildlife.

Isla de Monteverde (Denrica, Garchitorena)

The island is covered with virgin forest, inhabited by birds, bats and iguanas. It is bordered by white beaches with clean and clear sea water.

Umang CaveCaramoan

Like a deformed cathedral the cave interior is illuminated by natural windows millions of bats flying in circles and petrified hill of guano.

Animasola Island (Balatan)

Exotic rock formations and crystal clear water welcome visitors traveling off the coast of Balatan.

La Roca Encantada Buhi

An enchanting island within the scenic lake of Buhi.

Culapnitan Cave Libmanan

It contains innumerable stalactites and pillars ranging from massive to extremely delicate

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Sabang Beach San Jose

This resort has sandy white beach and shallow clear placid bathing water which is strongly fitted to the climate in the area.

Lake Bato Bato

An inland lake where wild ducks habituate, a choice site for bird watching.

Adiangao Cave Presentacion

Located in Presentacion, the entrance to this cave is on the side of a small hill overlooking the sea.

Rose Islet Presentacion

The small islet near the town of Presentacion, it has a white sandy beach good for swimming and snorkeling.

Atulayan Island Caramoan

A cinema-like paradise of an island, you can easily pull your heart down and complete your collection of rare shells and stones. This island is the site of the French-Italian movie "Mutiny in the South Seas". Its ivory-colored beaches provide the best setting for the movie.

Nato Beach

Its beach is long with clear and gradual sea-depthness

Pasacao Beach Pasacao

A very popular beach to the landlocked residents of Naga City located in the town of Pasacao

Caramoan Beach (Caramoan)

The beach that could match the Miami Beach in Florida.

Aguiringan Island (Caramoan)

This small, 1.5-hectare white sand beach made out of powdered corals is a favorite Camarines Sur excursion site.

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Bayagin Falls

Located near the Barit River where the movie "OG" was entirely filmed for its natural location.

Lake Buhi

Where the smallest commercial fish (tabios) in the world is found.

WaterfallsNalalata Falls (Bula)

An impressive gush of water provides a cool mist and spray in the area.

Bolanogan Falls (Barangay Agosais, Lagonoy)

An impressive natural phenomenon in the town of Lagonoy, the Bolanogan falls is nature's treat to anyone who would like to experience a cool water spraying on their cheeks

Magragobdob Falls (Mt. Isarog, Goa)

The cool surroundings also offers an encounter with Mt. Isarog’s hidden riches such as the mysteries of its woodlands and the shrill cries of various unknown bird species.

Itbog Twin Falls (South Eastern Side of Lake Buhi)

One of the major attractions of Buhi town, the sixty foot Itbog Twin Falls is an awesome spectacle of gushing white waters from somewhere on top of Mt. Isarog.

Resorts

Pasacao Chain of Resorts

Camarines Sur's very own version of the Copacabana Beach in Brazil, Pasacao has about 12-kilometers of beaches filled with people on weekends, either to unwind after a busy week of work or to spend pleasure and fun with the whole family. Just a 45-minute ride by car from Naga City, excursionists can choose from isolating themselves to the nearby Daruanak Island, to enjoying the ambience of a floating cottage to basking under the sun while on a leisure cruise on a motorboat.

Gota Beach Resort (Caramoan)

A five-hour trip either by bus from Naga City to Sabang, San Jose and by boat to Caramoan or directly by land through the Caramoan Peninsula Road, one will be amply

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rewarded with beautiful beaches with fine white sand beside majestic limestone and marble mountains as well as a taste of adventure in its exotic islets with coves nearby.

Consocep Resthouse (Brgy. Consocep, Tigaon)

Constructed by the DPWH during the 70s, the place offers a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, Partido area and Mt. Iriga.

Parks and Farms

Bicol National Park (Sipocot)

One of the three national parks and home of old trees in the province.

Bamboo Farm (Hanawan, Ocampo)

Being developed by the Provincial Government as one of its eco-tourism destination in Camarines Sur, the farm showcases different varieties of bamboo in the country.

Caramoan National Park (Caramoan)

Proudly dubbed as “The Last Frontier in the Luzon Peninsula” .

Tan-awan Park (Bagoladio, Bula)

A pilgrim tourist spot, a 35-foot statue of the Queen of the Family. The park gives visitors a breathtaking panoramic view of the provinces of Camarines Sur and Albay. Bamboo and anahaw cottages are built around the shrine, well-maintained landscape for accommodation. The site is essential for religious, tourism and economic concerns.

Deer Farm (Sta. Cruz, Ocampo)

Situated about 4 kilometers up in Mt. Isarog, this 5-hectare farm is considered as the Deer Farm of the Philippines. Owned by the Camarines Sur government, it was started late in 1996 with only 60 heads of five species from Australia. Today, the number had increased to over 300 heads. Its goal is to make the province a supplier of deer meat (venison) which is a delicacy to class restaurants while the hides can be used as materials for bags, belts, and other goods while the antlers can be extracted for medicinal value.

Eco-Village

Bird's Aviary (Provincial Capitol Complex, Cadlan, Pili)

A dome-shaped steel structure for exotic birds.

Chicken Farm (Provincial Capitol Complex, Cadlan, Pili)

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A sanctuary of chicken species from all over the world.

Gazebo (Provincial Capitol Complex, Cadlan, Pili)

Climbing tendrils lined the wooden porch of this Gazebo which is located within the Eco-Village. The path leading to this place is dotted with miniature and colorful flowers which one would definitely find as visually intoxicating. The gazebo is also surrounded with ponds filled with varying species of freshwater fishes and shrimps.

Land Marks

Nahulugan Kampana (Brgy. Sta. Maria, Lagonoy)

The belfry of the first stone church which serves as the living memory of the past became an added tourist attraction of the municipality. It is approximately 300 meters from the Lagonoy Poblacion and can be reached thru walking or riding motor vehicles or padyaks. Presently the area is categorized as open and grassland area, but half portion is utilized for agricultural purposes. It has an area of more or less one (1) hectare and privately owned by Ontengco’s family.

PNR Markers Park (Del Gallego)

The site where the late Pres. Manuel Luis Quezon had driven a golden nail during the inauguration of the North and South Railroad tracks which connected Manila and Legazpi. Tigaon Museum (Poblacion, Tigaon)

The Tigaon Museum houses old important documents, achievements, artifacts, and antiques that had captured Tigaon's Hispanic evolution - from a thriving human settlement toward its historic evolvement into a society of democratic ideology running through the Commonwealth, the war years, and present structure of governance. It showcases achievements of Tigaon sons and daughters - in Bicol politics, rural economics, industry, philosophy and the arts.

Churches

Quipayo Church (Calabanga)

Another ancient Church founded by the Franciscan missionaries who came to Camarines Sur in 1578.Originally, the present parishes of Libmanan, Calabanga, Bombon and Siruma were under its jurisdiction. The patroness of Quipayo is Our Lady of the Immaculate Concepcion.

Nabua Ladrillo Church (Nabua)

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The existence of Nabua as a municipality dates back to as early as 1571 when Fray Alonzo Jimenez, an Augustinian missionary, started his first Church mission in the settlement known before as Lupa. The historical marker found in the Church of Nabua indicates, however, that the town was founded seven years later from the date it was founded by Fr. Jimenez, which means that it was founded also in the year 1578.

St. Joseph (The Worker) Parish Church (Milaor)

The Church which stands today was once a big convent and monastery built by Frays Juan Del Sacramento and Jose de la Virgin in 1585. Both edifices were destroyed by fire and again were reconstructed by Fr. Francisco Delos Santos in the year 1740, the same year when it was also burned. This Church was dedicated to St. Joseph and its annual celebration of fiesta is observed every 19th day of May.

Bombon Parish and Leaning Bell Tower (Bombon)

This old Church was constructed by Fray dela Torre and its completion was done by another missionary in the person of Rev. Fr. Jose Ribaya. Noted along with this Church is its leaning bell tower which is said to be likened with the leaning tower of Pisa in Italy . According to one legend, this leaning structure of the belfry made the townspeople want to destroy it. However, the parish priest insisted his parishioners to leave the tower as it is and continued working on it until it was finished

EVENTS/FESTIVALS

Kaogma Festival (Camarines Sur) May 21-27

The festival features a parade, street dance, Miss Kaogma Beauty Pageant, photo exhibit, basketball games, boxing sa plaza and other games such as sangkayaw, kite-flying, bike race, volleyball, baseball, palo sebo, carabao race and ati-atihan. Likewise a “PINAKA” CONTEST which features the selection of the best and biggest agricultural products is conducted to give incentives to outstanding farmers and fishermen.

Baybayon Festival (Sagñay)

A summer festival held at the beach-side in Sagñay town in the Partido district in Camarines Sur.

Boa-Boahan Festival (Nabua) May 1

The festival is based on the legend that tells of how the early town folks survived the big floods before the coming of the Spaniards. In Thanksgiving, they held a big celebration with festivities recounting the event as the Nabua Chieftain prays continuously to their gods of how, without food and water, they survived by feeding on young coconuts. The

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coconuts, especially its embryos, made the town folks fertile so the legend goes. Boa-boahan relives the legend.

Bamboo Festival (Bula)

Celebrated on the first day of December annually.

Lagaylay Festival (Canaman)May 3

A May celebration in Canaman, Camarines Sur to honor the Sta. Cruz tradition. Women dance on the streets while chanting prayers to find the real cross.

Bikol Pastores Festival (Calabanga) December 20-24

This festival paves the ground for an array of cultural and sports highlights.

Tumatarok Festival (Minalabac)Celebrated May 1 annually

Considered as one of the most colorful and interesting fiestas in the Bikol region which takes place at the old, sleepy town of Minalabac. The Tumatarok Festival is celebrated every 11th of May which is done in honor of their two patron saints, Sts. Philip and James. Main highlights of the festive occasion include the evening tide fluvial procession where colorful floating pagodas crowd along the banks of the Bikol River; the religious dancing of little boys who are called here as the “Tumatarok ni San Felipe-San Tiago” or the Rice Planters of Sts. Philip and James. These little boys, ages 8 to 11, sing the traditional Bikol hymn to the two saints.

Santacruzan Festival

Noted for its resplendent procession which is usually observed during nighttime. Beautiful and young Reynas in their glittered gowns parade around the town reminding the locals of the travails encountered by St. Elena in her search for the Holy Cross thousands of centuries ago.

May Ilaoud Festival (Milaor)May 1

A summer festival to commemorate the Foundation Anniversary and Feast Day of St. Joseph the Worker. Various colorful activities are features to boost local tourism.

Lagonoy Kadahoman Festival (Lagonoy)April 25-30

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A week-long festivity showcasing the beauty and rich historical/cultural heritage of the town. Features are cultural presentation, native foods galore, songwriting and logo making contest, nature trekking and many more.

Cimarrones Festival (Pili)October 16-26

A festival highlighted by grand street presentation depicting the local culture and history of Cimarrones believed to be the early inhabitants of Pili. Other activities include: beauty pageant, Kawat Suanoy, Cultural Nights, Fiesta celebration, etc.

Harana Festival (San Jose)February 11-15

The festival feature local talents and young artists in 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 lined up to drumbeat the affair.

Karanowan Festival (Bato)February 15

This fish-tival was derived from a local dialect “Ranaw” meaning lake, spawned of giving significance to the beautiful Lake Bato, which is teemed with the numerous species of fishes such as the well known “tabios” , tilapia nilotica, carp, eel and many others. It focuses on the promotions of what the lake has to offer and preservation of the important fish habitats. It is highlighted by a street parade where participants are clad in fish-like costumes as they depict the lives of the fishes.

Regatta Festival (Gainza)August 7

A week-long festivity aimed to preserve its culture and tradition and to promote the area as a tourist destination. Highlight is the boat race.

HISTORY

In 1573, on his second expedition to Bicol, the great conquistador, Juan de Salcedo, discovered a flourishing Bicol village called Naga, because it is said, of an abundance of narra (naga in Bicol) trees growing in the place.In 1575, Captain Pedro de Chavez, the commander of the garrison left behind by Salcedo, founded on the site of the present business center (across the river from the original Naga) a Spanish city which he named Ciudad de Caceres, in honor of Francisco de Sande, the governor general who was a native of the city of Caceres in Spain. It was still by this name that it was identified in the papal bull of August 14, 1595 that erected the

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See of Caceres (together with those of Cebu and Nueva Segovia) and made it the seat of the new bishopric.In time, the Spanish city and native village merged into one community and became popularly known as Nueva Caceres, obviously to distinguish it from the namesake in Spain.With the advent of the American rule, it was reduced to a municipality. In 1919, it lost its Spanish name, when, by law, it became officially known as Naga. It acquired its present city charter in 1948, and its city government was inaugurated on December 15 of the same year. Location

Situated at the center of the Bicol peninsula and surrounded on all sides by rich agricultural, forest and fishing areas. Naga is also the convergence of the Naga and Bicol rivers. Situated 377 kilometers south of Manila and 100 km. North of Legazpi. Located at the intersection of Maharlika Highway (Manila South Road) and the Philippine National Railway.

Between 13 to 14 degrees North Latitude and between 123 to 124 degrees East Longitude, Naga City is bounded on the North by Canaman and Magarao, on the East by Mt. Isarog and Pili, on the South by Milaor, and on the West by Camaligan.

Topography

Land Use : AgriculturalTotal land Area : 8, 448 hectaresGENERAL CLIMATE AND RAINFALL

Climatic Type : Type IVCharacteristic : tropical climate with relatively abundant rainfall and sunny dayAverage Annual Rainfall (1977-2002) : 2,214.3 mm.

Average Temperature : 27.1°C

3 Seasons : Dry if rainfall is less than 100; wet if rainfall is over 100

June to October : Wet and rainy seasonNovember to February Cool and start of dry seasonMarch to June: Hot, dry season

POPULATION (As of May 1, 2000)

Number of Persons– 137,810Population Density– 16Growth Rate (%)- 1.65Number of Households– 25,317

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TELECOMMUNICATION AND COURIER SERVICE

Telecommunication services are provided by Bayantel, Digitel, Smart, Globe, PT&T, and PLDT. Direct dial telephone, facsimile, and e-mail services are available.

There are four (4) cable TV operators and a number of internet service providers (ISPs), two local TV stations, and nineteen (19) AM and FM radio stations.

All national and regional newspapers in English, Filipino or Bikol language are circulated within the city.

Trade and commerce

Around 85% to 90% of the city’s income is derived from business activity in Trade and Commerce.

TraNSPORTATION

The Manila-Naga route is served by the Philippine Airlines (PAL’s 141-seater Boeing 737) flies daily except Tuesdays and Thursdays. Estimated travel time (ETT) is one (1) hour.

Manila to Naga buses have terminals and booking offices at the Araneta Center in Cubao, Quezon City and EDSA Bus Terminals in Pasay City. Estimated travel time is seven to eight hours.

The Philippine National Railways leaves the Naga station for Manila at 5 p.m. daily. Naga-bound train service leaves the Tutuban Station in Manila at 5 p.m. daily. Estimated time travel is eight to nine hours.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Natural

Malabsay Falls

This 40 foot high wonder is located on the slope of Mt. Isarog in Panicuason. The Malabsay Falls Ecology Park features swimming areas beneath the waterfalls, concrete winding stairs, foot bridges and pathways, cottages, and a plant nursery and camping ground

Landmarks

Plaza Quince Martires

A place constructed at the heart of the city, built in honor of the 15 Bicol martyrs.

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Ateneo de Naga University

The only Jesuit school in the region founded in 1940 earned the moniker Fort Santiago of Bicol during World War II. The Japanese used its building as a concentration camp. A newly build chapel stands near the gate entrance using only Bicol Artist s and construction materials with our Lord Jesus Christ depicted as a brown Malay not the usual Caucasian feature.

Man-Made

Universidad de Santa Isabel

Founded in 1868, this is the normal school for women in the Far East. It is also the seat of the first Bicolano government after the Spanish War. Before it was conferred a university status, its name was then known as the Colegio de Sta. Isabel.

Holy Rosary Minor Seminary

Situated beside the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral was founded in 1793 becoming the second school in the Philippines. This is the seminary where Bicolano hero Jose Maria Panganiban and Bishop Jorge Barlin studied. A museum is located inside the seminary, is the Concillar de Museo de Seminario.

Museums

University of Nueva Caceres Museum

Located inside the University of Nueva Caceres campus, the UNC museum is one of the oldest museum outside Manila and recognized by the International Association of Museum. It houses historical articrafts of the ancient Bicol, its people and its culture.

Our Lady of Peñafrancia Museum

Located at Peñafrancia Avenue near the banks of Naga River a few steps away from the Peñafrancia Shrine, this museum is a fond tribute to the Miraculous Lady. It is a place to get in touch with Bicol’s historico-religious tradition. Its centerpiece is the Diorama, a tri-dimensional presentation of faith and devotion from its roots in San Martin del Castañar, Spain.

The museum was declared a national historical landmark on September 9, 1988. From a humble vocation house of the 18th century, it has emerged as a center and well-spring of ecclesiastical education in the Bicol Region.

Museo del Seminario Concillar de Nueva Caceres

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Located in the central pavilion of the age-old Holy Rosary Minor Seminary. On display are materials in four exhibit areas.

Gallery of Bikolano Ecclesiastics is a showcase of the memorablia of prominent Bicolano bishops, old scholastic records, a directory of the Bikol clergy, books owned by Bishop Jorge Barlin and archival materials, which all give evidence of the ecclesiastical education of the Bikolanos..

The Ecclesiastical Vessel and Articrafts room is a mixed collection of liturgical materials, monstrance, chalicecs, candelabras, and candelaros, retablos and other pieces-all reminders of the devotions of the past, the Christian heritage of the Filipinos.The Marian Room is a collection of pictures of the canonical coronation in 1924 of the Virgin of Peñafrancia. There are water color paintings of the different Marian images venerated in the different parishes of the Archdiocese of Caceres.Archeological Room with its collection of pre-Christian articrafts which consist of Neolithic stone technology unearthed mostly in the Bicol Region.

The museum was declared a national historical landmark on September 9, 1988. From a humble vocation house of the 18th century, it has emerged as a center and well-spring of ecclesiastical education in the Bicol Region.

Religious

Basilica Minore

Thousands of pilgrims flock to this site, home to the miraculous image of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia during the September celebration of the Peñafrancia fiesta just to visit and venerate the Virgin

Naga Metropolitan Cathedral

Constructed in 1816 to 1831, the Cathedral was the seat of the Archiodecese of Caceres which encompassed the six Bicol provinces, it is the biggest church in the Region.

Our Lady of Peñafrancia Church

The church’s hand painted ceilings and fine architecture has been preserved for the appreciation of the devotees and visitors. It is the original home of Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia.

San Francisco Church

The first church constructed by Franciscan friars.

FESTIVALS/EVENTS

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Peñafrancia Festival (Naga City)3rd Saturday of September

Every year on the third week of September, the most awaited celebration of Bicol is being held in honor of Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Her centuries-old image becomes an object of a strings of religious event which culminates the ceremonial fluvial procession.

Voyadores Festival (Naga City)2nd week of September

The festival which started in 1995 has for its participants the male devotees of Virgin de Peñafrancia. The festival is comparable to that of the Ati-Atihan of Kalibo and the Sinulog Festival of Cebu.

Kamundagan Festival (Naga City)December 1-31

A month-long activity during the month of December in celebration of the Advent season. Belen contests, trade fairs, regatta, carabao race and tricycle race are some of the activities during the festival

HISTORY

Iriga City was once an inconspicuous settlement where it used to be a mere barrio of Nabua town in the early 1570's. The establishment of Y-ragga as a barrio happened upon the recommendation of Padre Felix Huertas, the curate of Nabua, who encouraged the people to migrate to a place where there was a better land to cultivate.

Some parishioners took the advise of Fr. Huertas and soon they stumbled upon a place which best fit the description, a stretch of mountain range that include two prominent landmarks in the Bicol region, that of Mt. Asog(now Mt. Iriga) and Mt. Isarog. With this startling discovery, the people went back to their old community and announced to the people “I Raga sa Sumagang”, spoken in local vernacular which means “There is land or higher land in Sumagang”. They then returned back home and announced to their fellow that they found a place which has a fertile land. Thus, the creation of a place known as Y-ragga.

It was more than a hundred years later, in 1683, when Y-ragga became a town and likewise installing St. Anthony of Padua as their patron saint.

Four barangays were established in the year 1710 which include: San Nicolas, San Isidro , San Agustin and San Antnio de Abad. Republic Act 5261 which was promulgated on June 15, 1968 made the way for the conversion of the Municipality of Iriga into a chartered city, making it as the third city in the Bicol region.

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Iriga City was inaugurated as the youngest city in the Bicol region on September 3, 1968 by the then President Ferdinand Marcos.

Location

Four hundred seventy-eight (478) kilometers south of Manila, Iriga is strategically located in the Bicol region, situated as it is between Naga in the North and Legazpi in the south.

Topography

Iriga's topography varies from flat to rolling terrain with elevation ranging from 10 to 60 meters with Mt. Iriga reaching 1,149 meters above sea level.Climate

The city's climate is tropical, with two pronounced seasons: wet, from June to December; and dry, from January to May.

Land Area: 17,400 hectares (78% is agricultural, 16% built-up and 6% forest areaDialect: Miraya Type, Rinconada

Natural Resources

Iriga is called the City of Springs, with more than thirty natural springs providing a rich source of drinking and irrigation waters. Its most prominent natural landmark, Mt. Iriga, is a favorite mountain climbing destination of local moutaineers and hikers.Major Source of Income

Farming, livestock raising and woodcraft

HOW TO GET THERE

By Air:

From Manila to the Pili Airport is a 55 minute travel. Iriga can be reached within 30 minute by jeep or by bus. From Legazpi Airport, which is an hour’s flight from Manila, Iriga is 50 minutes by car.

By Land:

Major aircon bus companies ply the Manila-Bicol route via the Maharlika Highway. Terminals are located at the Ali Mall, Cubao, EDSA, Pasay City, and Pedro Gil Street, Manila.

The Philippine National Railway also ply the Manila-Bicol route and vice versa daily.

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Getting Around:

Buses and jeepneys are the main mode of transportation. There are also available Rent-A-Car services. Trimobiles and pedicabs are also available for short distances.

COMMUNICATIONS

Providing modern communication facilities in Iriga City are: Iriga Telephone Company, ICC-BayanTel, Digitel, Smart, Mobiline, PT&T and RCPI. They extend state of the art communication technology to local and international clients. To link up with the Information Highway, internet providers and local internet cafes are available in the city proper.

Telephone companies: 4Telegraph services: 3Radio stations: 3Relay TV stations: 2Cable TV stations: 3Postal and messenger services: 4

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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Natural

Mt. Iriga

Rising some 4,823 feet above the sea level, Mt. Iriga is a challenging climb and offers a panoramic view of the entire Bicol River basin area. A crater and gully was formed during the mountain's last recorded eruption on January 4, 1614. The crater drops to some 500 feet deep from the summit. It's cold surrounding makes it a fitting habitat for wild berries and a local species of pine called agoho, which abundantly grows in the area.

Ilian Hill

A prominent promontory located at Barangay San Nicolas right at the foot of Mt. Iriga, the hill provides a clear bird’s eye view of the city and a panoramic vista of lakes Baao

Waterfalls

Sabang and Tubigan Falls

Found in Waras River, Tubigan Falls cascading 15 feet in height while Sabang Falls, a tiered waterfalls surging at 24 feet in height.

Man Made

Aeta (Agta) Tribal Settlement

Located on the eastern slope of Mt. Iriga, Ilian Hill settlement provides a glimpse of some aspects of the acculturized life of the Aetas. Many tourist come to visit and mingle with the descendants of the ancient Filipinos. The “rinampo”, a war dance imitating wild roosters in combat, can be seen performed by the natives. These cultural communities are cared for by the government.

Landmarks

Calvario Hill

In ancient times, this place was the lair of the most feared ”aswang” . When the Spanish conquerors came, they built a building where Spanish officials met in this place was called “Casino Espanol”. During World War II the Japanes built here the watchtower to spot the guerillas. Many Filipinos martyrs were tortured which makes this place doubly significant.

Philtranco Transport Heritage Museum

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This museum is the first and only one of its kind in the Philippines. It is located at the Philtranco terminal, the old ALATCO (Albert Louis Ammen Transportation Company) compound in the city. Frequented by students, researchers and tourists from all over the country and some parts of th world, the museum offers a historical review of the first and oldest bus company in the Philippines - in pictures and memorabilia

Kinuwartelan

Located 7 kilometers away from the city, the Spanish authorities used this as their garison and at the same time prison for “insurectos”. The ruins of the building still remain.

Defenders of Bataan and Corregidor Marker

Located at the northeastern corner of Rizal Park, constructed and inaugurated last March 3, 1985 to give honor to Filipinos particularly Bicolanos both living and deceased who fought the Japanese Imperialist Army during World War II unpaid Guerilla Remnants, 6th Army USAFFE and PHILCOM Bicol Area.

Religious

Emerald Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes

This grotto is built on top of Calvario Hill at the Ibalon Hotel compound. The grotto faces Mt. Iriga and offers a bird's eye view of the city's central business district. this is where the Tinagba Festival culminates with the offering of the first and freshest harvest. During Lent, the grotto is also the set for the Crusifixion scene of the street play on the Passion and Death of Christ.

St. Anthony de Padua Parish

The center of Irigueños faith. Folks from all walks of life gather here to give homage to the Almighty for the blessings they receive each day. Major religious ceremonies are held here and this makes the parish popular to the neighboring municipalities. This 18th century old church has a great history to its name.

Inorogan Chapel

Erected at the top of a hill at Barangay Sto. Domingo, the chapel was built by a local philanthropist to commemorate the miraculous escape from death and destruction of the inhabitants residing at the foot of Mt. Sumagang during its 1614 eruption. The miracle was attributed to the intercesion of the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose image is popularly known as OUR LADY OF ANGUSTIA, said to have been found by three Agta hunters at the present site of the chapel.

FESTIVALS/EVENTSTIinagba Festival February 11

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An ancient Bicolano first-harvest offering, Tinagba Festival is a reenactment held every February 11 coinciding with the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes. The festival features a caravan of bull carts decorated gaily and fully laden with fresh farm products. It also features revelers in mardi gras and native costumes dancing and parading around the city streets ending at the Grotto for the offering.

Inorogan Fiesta January 4

Commemorates the miraculous escape of the early inhabitants of Iriga from the eruption of Mt. Sumagang in 1614.

City Pintakasi June 11

The annual fiesta is celebrated in honor of St. Anthony of Padua, whom fellow Francciscan Fray Bartolome Ruiz and Pablo de Jesus, installed as Iriga’s Patron Saint in 1683 when Iriga became a municipality

Street Passion Play Good FridayPag-Tangal. This is the re-enactment of the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. It is celebrated at the Calvario Hill.

Started in 1979, the play staged by local youth performers, recreates the passion of Jesus Christ along the city’s main streets and ends with the crucifixion scene at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto.

Foundation Anniversary and Recognition Day (September 3)

Observed with the awarding of the annual Sumagang Awards, the highest civilian award the city bestows on its outstanding citizens, and a traditional military; majorette, drum and bugle corps competition.

ACCREDITED AND NON-ACCREDITED ACCOMODATION FACILITIES

Accredited Hotels

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

New Crown HotelMr. Richard Dy

39 Cor. E. Angeles St., and P Burgos St., Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-9730/473-8305

Standard

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Fax No. (054) 811-2241

Hotel Mirabella IMr. Jovy A. Ferro

23 #48 Magsaysay AvenueNaga CityTel. No. (054) 473-9539/483-9537Fax No. (054) 811-1379

Standard

Hotel Mirabella IIMr. Jovy A. Ferro

54 Panganiban Drive, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 811-5656/472-8132

Economy

Moravillle Hotel and RestaurantMr. Andrew Morano/Ms. Josephine Bornilla

43 Dinaga Street, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-1411/473-1247 473-1248/473-2270Fax No. (054) 811-1685

Standard

Villa Caceres Hotel and RestaurantMr. Robert Obledo

65 Magsaysay Avenue, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-6530 to 33 473-3786 to 87Fax No. (054) 473-9327

Standard

Naga Regent HotelMr. Romeo C. Tan, Jr.

12 4th Flr., Romar Bldg., E. Angeles St.,Naga CityTel. No. (054) 472-2626Fax No (054) 811-1748

Standard

Aristocrat HotelMr. Pedro Lee

60 E. Angeles Street, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-8835 to 36Fax No (054) 811-6605

Economy

Non-Accredited HotelsName of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Lucky Fortune Hotel and RestaurantMs. Thelma Saniel

36 Abella Street, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 811-3594/811-3574Fax No. (054) 472-0324

Standard

Grand Imperial PlazaMr. Conrado de Guzman

25 Cor. P. Burgos St., & J Hernandez St., Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-9003/473-6534 to 37Fax No (054) 811-7700

Economy

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Rodson Regency Inn HotelMs. Francia Arroyo

56 Cor. P. Burgos St., & J Hernandez St., Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-9827

Economy

Non-Accredited Hotels

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Lagonoy HotelMr. Ernesto Torres

8 JP Rizal Street, Brgy San Isidro, Lagonoy, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 453-7326

Economy

Celmar HotelMs. Cecil Martines Clave/Ms. Muriel Rosales

20 Brgy. Impig, Sipocot, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 6060

Economy

Aguirigann View HotelMr. Ernesto Torres

17 Presentacion, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 453-7326

Economy

King Karlo HotelMr. Alex Roxas Guinhawa

20 San Juan, Palestina, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 475-5001 tp 03

Economy

Bayanihan Hotel San Roque, Iriga CityTel. No. 299-2556

Economy

Lemar’s Hotel San Roque, Iriga City Economy

Accredited Inns

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Matt’s Tourist InnMr. Matias Velasco

30 Pangaiban Drive, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 811-1654/473-1889 811-3772/811-5193

Tourist Inn

Hotel EmelieMs. Janilette B. Fajardo

18 Del Rosario, Baao, Camarines Sur

Inn

Non-Accredited Inns

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

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Moraville MotorlodgeMr. Andrew Morano/Ms. Josephine Bornilla

16 Mabolo Drive, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-8564/811-1093

Tourist Inn

Moraville Drive InnMr. Andrew Morano/Ms. Josephine Bornilla

17 Anayan, Pili, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 477-3947/361-2490

Tourist Inn

Sampaguita Tourist InnMr. Jose Dacudao, Sr.

103 Panganiban Drive, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-8893/473-8896

Tourist Inn

Park View HotelMr. Larry P. Contreras

14 San Roque, Iriga CityTel. No. (054) 299-2405

Tourist Inn

Non-Accredited Inns

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Travellers InnMs. Amparo Contreras

10 San Miguel, Iriga CityTel. No. (054) 299-4586

Tourist Inn

Flamingo HotelMr. Anton Prieto/Ms. Cecil Fabreag

12 Maharlika Highway, Concepcion,

Naga CityTel. No. (054) 475-3290 to 91

Tourist Inn

Pongol Village InnMr. & Ms. Michael and Fe Smith

10 Brgy. Balogo, Pasacao, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 472-1737

Tourist Inn

Kiko’s Traveler InnMs. Ma. Christina Olano

5 Quirino Highway, Brgy. Lower Sta. Cruz, Ragay, Camarines Sur

Tourist Inn

Traveller’s InnMr. Tomas Ong

6 Quirino Highway, Brgy. Gaongan, Sipocot, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 6611

Tourist Inn

Sagnay Tourist Inn 2 Sagnay, Camarines Sur Tourist Inn

Hotel MoravilleMr. Andrew Morano

14 Nabua, Camarines Sur Tourist Inn

Non-Accredited Lodging Houses

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Fiesta Hotel 61 Caceres Street, Naga City Lodging House

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Mr. Antonio Concepcion

Tel. No. (054) 473-8343

Motorist LodgeMr. Mark Dennison Enrile

15 Quibirac Drive, Zone 5, Brgy. Marupit, Camaligan, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 474-5465

Lodging House

Hi-way Lodge 4 JP Rizal Street, Brgy. San Miguel, Iriga CityTel. No. (054) 456-1230

Lodging House

Princess Dina LodgeMs. Dina garcia

4 JP Rizal Street, Brgy. San Miguel, Iriga City

Lodging House

Pongol Village InnMs. Fe Smith

5 Pongol, Balogo, Pasacao, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 472-737

Lodging House

Non-Accredited Pension Houses

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Traveller’s VillaMr. Allan Milante

6 San Benito street, Brgy. San Benito,Goa, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 453-1321

Pension House

Parafina Pension House 7 Poblacion, Libmanan, Camarines Sur

Pension House

Villa UrsuaMr. Vicente Urana

8 Brgy. San Juan, Libmanan, Camarines Sur

Pension House

Elegant Park Pension HouseMr. Alberto Chan

20 Biak-na-Bato Street, Brgy. Tabuco, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-9222

Pension House

Non-Accredited ResortsName of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Peñafrancia ResortMr. Constantino Pasia/Ms. Leonisa Amata

20 Carolina, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-0380Cell Phone No. 09189112340

Resort “A”

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Weiner’s Guesthouse Pacific and Beach ResortMr. Herbert Weiner

4 Sto. Nino, Sangay, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 454-7001

Resort “A”

Golden ResthouseMs. Francia San Buenaventura

15 35 PNR Road, Tabico, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 473-4223

Resort

Baao Recreational CenterArch. May Fajardo

15 National Highway, Brgy. San Andres, Baao, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 266-3035

Resort

Villa Marietta Hot Spring ResortMr. Benjamin Britanico, Jr.

8 Highway, Brgy. Del Rosario, Baao, Camarines Sur

Resort

Magic Splash IslandMr. Daniel Manalang

13 Brgy. Siembrre, Bombon, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 255-6960/811-16541 473-1889Fax No. (054) 811-5493

Resort

Centenerra ResortMr. Carlos Centenerra

2 Brgy. Hiwacloy, Goa, Camarines Sur

Resort

Isabelita Resort Pacol, Naga City Resort

Jimenez Resort Carolina, Naga City Resort

Non-Accredited Resorts

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Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

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Gil Bombase Spring ResortMr. Gil Bombase

6 Brgy. Matacia, Goa, Camarines Sur

Resort

Kayumanggi ResortMr. William Enrile

10 Km. 7, Brgy. Pacol, Naga City Resort

Spring Valley Garden ResortMr. Terry Ranon

15 Brgy. Del Rosario, Naga CityTel. No. (054) 811-8512/811-1020

Resort

Amy’s HideawayMs. Amelia Federico

15 Brgy. Caranan, Pasacao, Camarines Sur

Resort

Asin Beach ResortMr. Vicente Trivino

22 Brgy. Balogo, Pasacao, Camarines Sur

Resort

Maria Maruja Hotel and Beach ResortMs. Luisa Belbes

13 Pongol, Balogo, Pasacao, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 513-9511

Resort

Garden Beach ResortMr. Dieter Schumemann

7 Zone 1, Brgy. Balogo, Pasacao, Camarines SurWebsite: http://2.com/gbr.htm

Resort

Playa del SoMr. Eric Chentesl

11 Brgy. Caranan, Pasacao, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 811-2122

Resort

Costa PeninsulaMr. Zaldy Sierra

7 Brgy. Nato, Sagnay, Camarines Sur

Resort

Lake Buhi ResortMr. Lamberto Alas

8 Brgy. Cabatuan, Buhi, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 621-1048

Resort “AA”

Manuel Cleofe Beach ResortMr. Manuel Cleofe

3 Sagnay, Camarines Sur Resort

Leelin Beach Resort 2 Sagnay, Camarines Sur Resort

Nato Beach ResortMr. Augusto Manlastas

12 Nato, Sagnay, Camarines SurCell Phone No. 09203310279

Resort

Meejen Beach Resort 2 Sagnay, Camarines Sur Resort

Talisay Resort 2 Sagnay, Camarines Sur Resort

Guysayco Beach ResortMs. Lilibeth Guysayco

3 Atulayan Island, Sagnay, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 472-4741

Resort

Campos Resort 1 Sagnay, Camarines Sur Resort

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Bellevue ResortMs. Lourdez Belleza

5 San Jose, Camarines Sur Resort

Magic Splash Island Carolina, Naga City Resort

Monte Cielo de Naga Concepcion Grande, Naga City Resort

Dormitories/Boarding Houses/Homestays/Hostels

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Nordia HostelMs. Gloria Cea

23 Nordia Complex, Brgy. Baras, Canaman, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 811-1945

Hostel

BCAT Hostel 11 BCAT Compound, Penafrancia Avenue, Naga City

Hostel

Dr. Maricia Obias 5 San Jose, Camarines SurCell Phone No. 09203121066

Homestay

Mr. Romeo Ma 3 Sabang, San Jose, Camarines Sur Homestay

Ms. Clara Leelin-Casario

2 Sabang, San Jose, Camarines Sur Homestay

Mr. Malbarosa 3 Sabang, San Jose, Camarines Sur Homestay

Mrs. Imelda Versoza 2 Centro, Caramoan, Camarines Sur

Homestay

Mr. David Plopino 3 Centro, Caramoan, Camarines Sur

Homestay

Mrs. Isabelita Zey San Jose

5 Sitio Talisay, Dolo, San Jose, Camarines SurTel. No. (054) 655-2535

Homestay

Mr. Rodrigo Rodriguez 1 30 Del Rosario Street, Nato,Sagnay, Camarines Sur

Homestay

Mr. Romeo Balmaceda 2 Del Rosario Street, NatoSagnay, Camarines SurCell Phone No. 09164219433

Homestay

Mr. Raul Narvaez 3 Tawog, Caramoan, Camarines Sur

Homestay

Mr. Homer Remoto 2 Paz Street, Tawog, Caramoan, Camarines Sur

Homestay

Ms. Marilyn Co 5 Brgy. Ela, Caramoan, Camarines Sur

Homestay

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Fr. Oldarico Falcon 3 Sabang, San Jose, Camarines Sur Homestay

Betania Retreat House San Agustin, Iriga CityTel. No. (054) 299-2941

Retreat House

COMMERCAIL,DOMESTIC AND INSTITUTIONAL BANKS

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Name of Bank Location Telephone Number

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Allied Banking Corporation Gen. Luna St. , Naga City 472-4019

Allied Bank Naga- Main Panganiban Drive, Naga City

472-4801

Banco Filipino Elias Angeles St. , Naga City

472-1717

Banco Legaspi Cor. Arana St. , Naga City 472-0943

Bank of the Philippine Islands Peñafrancia Ave. , Naga City

473-1407

Bank of the Philippine Islands Caceres St. , Naga City 473-8461

Central Bank of the Philippines Elias Angeles St. , Naga City

473-9177

China Banking Corporation Panganiban Drive , Naga City

472-1358

Cooperative Bank of Camarines Sur Zamora St. , Naga City 473-6378

Development Bank of the Philippines

Panganiban Drive , Naga City

473-8995

Equitable PCI Banking Corporation Caceres St. , Naga City 473-9016

Golden 7 Bank Panganiban Drive, Naga City

473-7777

LBC Bank Caceres St. , Naga City 472-7106

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company

Caceres St. , Naga City 472-2896

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company

Peñafrancia Ave. , Naga City

473-2525

Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company

Gen. Luna Street, Naga City 473-9181

Philippine Postal Savings Bank J. Miranda Avenue, Naga City

473-2813

Philippine Veterans Bank Elias Angeles St. , Naga City

473-9303

Prudential Bank & Trust Company Peñafrancia Ave. , Naga City

473-9793

Queen Bank Bgy. Tabuco, Naga City 472-5838

Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. Peñafrancia Ave. , Naga City

473-9114

Robinson's Savings Bank Bgy. Dinaga, Naga City 472-4555

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Rural Bank of Bombon Peñafrancia Ave. , Naga City

473-9749

Rural Bank of Nueva Caceres Barlin Street, Naga City 473-8301

Rural Bank of San Jose Panganiban Drive , Naga City

472-3295

Security Bank & Trust Company J. Hernandez Ave., Naga City

472-4210

Teacher's Development Bank Elias Angeles St. , Naga City

473-9108

United Coconut Planters Bank Panganiban Drive , Naga City

473-7931

Union Bank Caceres St. , Naga City 473-7884

Philippine National Bank Gen. Luna St. Naga City 473-9027

Land bank of the Philippines Gen. Luna St. Naga City 473-2047

RESTAURANTS

Name of Establishment Location Telephone Number

Aljosh Cafe Diversion Rd., Naga City 472-0764

Beergee’s Restaurant Mayon Ave., Naga City 473-4757

Bigg’s P Burgos St., Naga City 473-1111

Café Candice Gen Luna St., Naga City 473-8733

Café Federico P Burgos St., Naga City 483-1845

Champagne Garden Mayon Ave., Naga City 472-5171

Chili Peppers Steakhouse Magsaysay Ave., Naga City 473-6171

Chinoy’s Café and Restaurant Caceres St., Naga City 472-3389

Chowking P Burgos St., Naga City 472-0555

Cindy’s Diversion Rd., Naga City 472-3431

Cristy’s Kamayan Magsaysay Ave., Naga City 473-1339

Dunkin Donuts P Burgos St., Naga City 472-4491

Geewan P Burgos St., Naga City 472-3888

Graceland Bakers Plaza P Burgos St., Naga City 473-9845

Greenwhich Peñafrancia Ave., Naga 473-6281

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City

Green Plaza E Angeles St., Naga City 473-8299

Jollibee E Angeles St., Naga City 473-9735

Kentucky Fried Chicken E Angeles St., Naga City 811-2020

McDonald’s-Plaza E Angeles St., Naga City 473-3833

McDonald’s-Bichara Gen Luna St., Naga City 473-3831

Naga Garden Restaurant Panganiban Drv., Naga City 811-8805

Naga Restaurant Gen Luna St., Naga City 473-8736

New China Restaurant Gen Luna St., Naga City 473-8203

Oyster Villa E Angeles St., Naga City 473-1314

Shakey’s E Angeles St., Naga City 473-8899

StarMark Penafrancia Ave., Naga City

473-8003

Triboo Grill Mayon Ave., Naga City 473-5937

The Park Restaurant P Burgos St., Naga City 473-1845

Wok Food Garden Panganiban Drv., Naga City 473-7752

BISTROS/CAFES/SPORTS BARS

Name of Establishment Location Telephone Number

Bistro Roberto Magsaysay Ave., Naga City 473-6530

Café Federico P Burgos St., Naga City 473-1845

East and West Jazz Bar P Burgos St., Naga City 473-1845

La Taverna Barlin St., Naga City

Lolo’s Music and Resto Bar P Burgos St., Naga City 473-8525

Nine Mugs Dinaga St., Naga City 811-6548

Planet B Sports Bar and Cafe Peñafrancia Ave., Naga City 473-4067

Red Hot Grill J Hernandez Ave., Naga City 473-6534

San Diego Jazz Bar Magsaysay Ave., Naga City 472-9070

Sandis Cafe Panganiban Drv., Naga City 811-2729

Centro Oasis Barlin St., Naga City 473-9866

Bayanihan Restaurant Alfelor St, San Roque, Iriga 299-2556|

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City

City Villa Restaurant Parkview Bldg, San Roque, Iriga City

299-2405

D' Nadal’s Bakery & Restaurant J. P. Rizal St., San Roque, Iriga City

299-2584

Ceguera Snack-In J. P. Rizal St., San Roque, Iriga City

299-2495

LC Bakeshop & Restaurant J. P. Rizal St., San Roque, Iriga City

HEALTH AND FITNESS CENTERS

Name of Establishment Location Telephone Number

Superfit and Trim Center Panganiban Drv., Naga City 473-8975

He-man’s Fitness Gym E Angeles St., Naga City 473-6652

Health Power Fitness Gym Mayon Ave., Naga City 811-3724

Naga City Tennis Club Taal Ave., Naga City 473-2075

HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS

Name of Hospitals/Medical Centers Location/Telephone No. Bed Capacity

Ago Foundation Hospital Concepcion GrandeNaga City472-3506811-1355

60

Bicol Medical Center Panganiban Ave., Naga City472-5041811-7801

673

Dr. Nilo Roa Mem. Fdn. Hospital Dimasalang St., Naga City811-2878811-5789

20

Mother Seton Hospital Diversion Rd., Naga City811-8061

100

Naga City Hospital Panganiban Ave.,Naga City811-3213811-3168

22

St. John Hospital Panganiban Ave.,Naga City811-1554

70

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ACCOMODATIONS/FACILITIES-NAGA CITY

Souvenir Shops

Sare’s Pili Nuts CandyMonico Bldg., Elias Angeles Street Tel. No. (053) 473-1435(Bags and Pili Nuts)GiringgitingShop 1 Level 2 Galeria de San Francisco, Peñafrancia AvenueTel. No. (053) 473-4962(T-Shirts and Fashion Accessories)

TOUR OPERATORS

Name of Operator Address Contact Number Contact Person

Peñafrancia Travel and Tours

G7 Hilding Bldg., Dinaga, Naga City

Tel. (054) 473-3388Fax. (054) 811-1781

Mr. Fidel CuGeneral Manager

Intours Ateneo de Naga University, Naga City

Tel. (054) 473-5751 Ms.Ma. Felda AlarkonExec. Firector

Island Gems Old GSIS Bldg., Barlin St., Naga City

Tel. (054) 811-8894CP 0916-603-1591

Ms. Erlene BonitasManager

Tierra de Ibalon Door 9, Central Bus Terminal CBD II, Naga City

Tel. (054) 811-2890Fax. 473-7518CP 0919-590-6909

Mr. Elmer G. PlatonManager

HISTORY

The province, formerly known as "Catanduan," "Catandognan," and finally, "Catanduanes," derived its name from the "tando" trees which then abound in the Island.

In 1573, Juan de Saceldo explored Catanduanes. Later, on January 6, 1576, Fr. Diego de herrera with nine Augustinians sailed from Acapulco to the Philippines aboard the galleon, "Espiritu Santo."

Although it was reported that the galleon was shipwrecked near the coast of Catanduanes in April 1576, the others claimed that the disaster was caused by bad weather and all the crewmembers perished. Some said that the survivors were either killed by natives or made servants of a certain "Datu" of the island

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Catanduanes was once a part of Ibalon, now Albay. The ecclesiastical mission in the province was controlled by Nueva Caceres. However, in 1582, it was allotted to four "encomendoeros.

In 1663, Fr. Francisco Colin, SJ. described the inhabitants as noted shipbuilders, without using nails or futtock timbers

In 1755, the Muslims overran the island, defeated the "alcalde mayor," and pillaged and burned the towns including important ecclesiastical and municipal records.

During the Philippine Revolution, the Spaniards left Catanduanes on a motorboat named Josefa on September 18, 1898, before the arrival of the first Philippine revolutionary troops under Major Estanislao Legazpi

When the Philippine-American war broke out, Brigadier General William A. Kobbe occupied Virac on January 24, 1900.

The island was governed by Japanese Imperial Forces after they occupied Legazpi in 1941. After the liberation of Bicol region in 1945, including Catanduanes, the United States Armed Forces maintained a military base in Panay island.

On September 26, 1945, Commonwealth Act. No. 687, Catanduanes (a subprovince of Albay) became a separate and independent province. Under Republic Act No. 159, dated June 26, 1947, the former municipality of Caramoan was recreated out of the Municipality of Pandan; under R.A. No. 491, dated June 12, 1950, the Municipality of Bagamanoc was also created.

In the town of Bato, Msgr. Teotimo Pacis, Bishop of Legazpi, declared the Holy Cross of Batalay as a Diocesan Shrine on April 1, 1973. The cross was said to be the place by Geronimo Galves at the burial site of Fr. Herrera in 1576.

Location

Catanduanes is a kidney-shaped island at the easternmost seaboard of the Philippines. It is the first landmass of the Philippine archipelago to kiss the Pacific Ocean at 13.5o to 14o north latitude and 124o to 125.5o east longitude. A part of the Bicol Region, Catanduanes is the 12th largest island of the Philippines and is separated from the Bicol Peninsula by the Maqueda Bay and Lagonoy Gulf.

TopographyCatanduanes is a lush island of mountains and water. Forest cover about 46 percent of the total land area. Surfacing from the mountains are numerous springs, waterfalls and rivers trailing out into the ocean. The island is lined with more than 20 islets and rocks that give it an interesting shoreline. It also provides the choice of deep swells and surfs of the Pacific Ocean in the northeastern tip. On the southern tip, one can view the gentle lolling of the ebb and flow of the waters of Maqueda Channel over cream sand beaches.

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Political Subdivisions Composed of 11 municipalities, namely: Virac, San Andres, Caramoran, Pandan, Bato, Gigmoto, Baras, Panganiban, Bagamanoc, Viga, and San Miguel, the province has 315 barangays and one Congressional district. POPULATIONThe population of the province as of May 1, 2000 was 215,356 reflecting a population density of 144.3 persons per square kilometer. The province has an average annual growth rate of 1.33 percent from 1995 to 2000.

ClimateIndistinct dry season. Precipitation is distributed throughout the year although monsoon weather brings in heavy rains from November to January. December to February are coldest months. The best time of the year to visit Catanduanes is from the months of March to August when the weather turns dry. Language/DialectBicol is the native tongue but with different nuances and variations, especially when one goes up to the northern towns like Pandan, Caramoran, and Panganiban. English and Tagalog are commonly spoken and understood.MAJOR INDUSTRY

Abaca and lasa abound in the whole province. Native products made of abaca fiber like bags, lamps, utility boxes, handmade paper, among others, adorn the local souvenir shops and serve as local “pasalubong” and souvenirs. Lately, the indigenous abaca fiber, commonly called “pinukpok,” produced and woven by the locals of Baras, Catanduanes, has now found its niche in the local and international fashion industry. This indigenous fabric has shown its versatility in the globally appealing designs and creations of famous fashion designer Dita Sandico-Ong.

TRANSPORTATION

Air Transport

Catanduanes is served by Asian Spirit. This airline flies direct from Manila to and from Virac daily. 

Land Transport

Air conditioned buses (Philtranco, ESL and Tawtrasco) travel direct from Manila to Virac daily. Other air-conditioned buses can take you from Manila to the Port of Tabaco where a ferry boat can take you across to Virac, Catanduanes. 

Sea Transport

For the more adventurous tourist and sightseeing travelers, Virac is best reached through the sea.

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Two shipping lines - San Pablo Shipping Lines and Star Ferry - set sail from the Port of Tabaco to Virac/San Andres daily.

COMMUNICATION

The island’s network consists of wired and wireless communication, courier and postal services. All major cellular companies in the country service parts of the province. There is one Internet Service Provider as well as one landline phone company in operation. Several calling stations are in business.

Local cable networking is available and TV repeaters allow access to Manila broadcast stations.

A state-of-the-art fiber optics cable network is already in place that could serve as a “backbone” structure for dial-up networking and internet connection.

POWER SUPPLY

Electricity is served on 24-hour basis to all the eleven (11) municipalities. Installed capacity of its power plants - a mix of diesel powered generators and hydroelectric turbines- is 10.786 MW.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Natural

Puraran Beach (Baras)

The surfing area boasts of a magnificent view of mountains and coves. Photo enthusiasts could get a perfect view of the sunrise in this area. For holiday seekers, this is a place for total relaxation, communing with nature, and simply, rejuvenation and serenity.

Twin Rocks

Splash in waters of incredible clarity beneath which lie sanctuaries of rich and colorful marine life. Its underwater coral formations offer an added adventure for spear fishing and snorkeling. Scuba diving, either as a fun-filled introduction or a recreational dive, is a very promising activity in this resort.

Kosta Alcantara

Its shoreline is covered with fine white sand and its pristine azure waters never fail to lure visitors to take a dip. It faces the mainland Bicol where one could take a full view of the breath-taking Mayon Volcano. Accommodations are truly classy and elegant.

Amenia Beach Resort

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Easily accessible and reasonably priced accommodations make the pristine waters and creamy waved-combed sands of this vacation spot more appealing to the beach-goers. Its clear ambiance is relaxing experience.

Balete Beach The whole stretch of Balite and Mamangal continues to beguile visitors with its unspoiled beauty – an asset which the locals within the area are guarding zealously. The sprawling beach is covered with cool and shady trees and blessed with fine white sands, both in the shorelines and in the swimming area. Provides an alternative area for recreation, fun, relaxation, and picnics

Emmalyn Paradise Resort

It boasts of luxurious and world-class air-condition cottages, an orchidarium, and a spring-fed swimming pool. Its complete line of scuba diving equipment makes it stand out from the rest of the resorts. Luxuriate in the comforts of truly high-end accommodation facilities.

Bosdak Beach Resort

Bask in the glow of deep blue waters stretching like an expanse of warm silk that kisses the velvety sky. Complete with amenities like a swimming pool, restaurant and bar, and hostel accommodations.

Solong Falls

Secluded and relatively unexplored, the waterfalls beckon trekkers for a refreshing dip. Located along lush vegetation that grow under the damp mist of the clouds, creating forests with peaceful and ethereal beauty. It has several cascading waters flowing into natural pools. Cottages are available for picnic goers and adventurers at a minimal entrance fee.

Maribina Falls

Gushing with breath-taking rapids of crystal-clear waters, the cascading falls are located amid rustic surroundings and lush-green vegetation.

Mamangal Beach

Crystalline waters abound with natural and colorful reefs where a big number of species swarm in multi-colored panorama.

Toytoy Beach

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Located in Caramoran, the well-developed coral formations underwater makes it ideal for snorkeling and spear fishing.

Nahulugan Falls

The cascading waterfalls is surrounded by a lush of vegetation and forest, unspoiled brims around the site, an ideal place for picnic activities, hiking and mountain climbing. Located in San Pedro, Gigmoto

Subuc Beach

A white beach located in Viga..

Luyang Cave

Feel the cool, damp air as you go inside this mute witness and tomb to the massacred natives who fled from the Moro pirates during the 17th century.

Vargas Cave

Located in Balite, Virac, it has a narrow opening that provides a challenging point of entry and is hidden in the midst of thickets.

Buyo Cave

Located in Buyo, Virac, the cave has beautiful stalactites and stalagmites and is surrounded by small rolling hills.

Balongbong Falls

Located in Bato along the national highway. At the basin is a man-made swimming pool and a pavilion for excursionists.

Man Made

Catanduanes Island Resort

Developed by a Japanese group, located in Panay, Panganiban. The beaches are all white and brilliantly clean. Ideal for surfing, skin-diving and sports fishing

Balongbong Mini-Hydro Damsite and Forebay

Developed by First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative (FICELCO), together with National Electrification Administration (NEA) which owned the power turbines being powered by a large waterfalls. Located at Guinobatan, Sipi Sibacungan, Bato, ideal for hiking, camping and botanical field trips.

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Radar Station

Located at Buenavista, Bato, this weather radar station has state of the art equipment. From the roof deck, the panoramic view of the surrounding area is simply breathtaking.

Historical

Japanese Tunnel

This is the former radar site of the Japanese Imperial Navy during World War II.

Religious

Bato Church

This magnificently situated edifice greets everyone upon entrance to the town of Bato. It is the only remaining structure of its kind in the entire island. Despite the tests of time, wars, and ravages of natural calamities, it was able to retain its old glory of massive structure of mortar and coral stones. It took 53 years, from 1830 to 1883, to build this Church under six different parish administrators

Batalay Shrine

The site of the first cross in Catanduanes, believed to have been constructed over the grave of the shipwrecked Fr. Diego de Herrera of the Augustinian order in 1576, who died in the barangay of Batalay. A well believed to have water with healing powers can be found in this shrine. From the town proper of Bato, it would take only 15 minutes to reach this place

Batong Paluay

The locals relate that the image of the mystical face of Our Lady of Sorrows has been found in a flooded stream near the barangay of Batong Paluay. The image was etched on a piece of stone that has progressively increased in size. At present, one can view the image with bare eyes, unlike before, when one has to use a magnifying lens. Its repository has already been replaced three times to accommodate the increasing size of the miraculous Mother Mary.

Virac Cathedral The Church of the Immaculate Conception is situated at the heart of the capital town of Virac where one can marvel at the stained glass windows.

FESTIVALS/EVENTS

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Catandungan Festival (Virac)October 22-24 Celebration of the province’s founding anniversary, and a tribute to its founder, to continuously remind the people of Catanduanes of the province’s independence from the province of Albay. Main features: street dance – Pantomina, beauty pageant, agro-trade fair, sports events, guided tours, photo exhibits, and more. Held every 24th of October in Virac, Catanduanes.

Kalbaryo

A re-enactment of the Passion of Christ, staged in all parishes during season of Lent or the Holy Week.

Kagharong

A depiction of the rejection by the Jews of Joseph and Mary in their search for a place to stay in anticipation of the delivery of Jesus on the eve of the Nativity. It is held every year during the Yuletide Season.

Dinahit Festival

Celebration commemorating the first migrants to the island province of Catanduanes using the “dinahit “ sea craft. The celebration is being done through dinahit racing (Layag) with different racing categories and styles. It is usually participated in by fishermen from the town of Pandan or from the other municipalities of the province. Held every July 30- 31 at Pandan, Catanduanes .

Padadyaw sa Tinampo

A people’s celebration through street dancing and merriment to the beat of music on major streets, highlighted by choreographed theatrics. Held every 24th of October to coincide with the province’s foundation anniversary celebration Surfing Competition

A week-long invitational surfing competition featuring local and foreign surfing enthusiasts is part of an amateur surfing circuit held every October at Puraran, a promising surfing spot in the town of Baras.

ACCREDITED AND NON-ACCREDITED ACCOMODATION FACILITIES

Accredited Inns

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

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Catanduanes Midtown HotelMs. Liliy S. Co

25 San Jose Street, Virac, CatanduanesTel. No. (052) 811-0527/811-1526

Tourist Inn

Non-Accredited Inns

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Rakdel Inn 40 Tourist Inn

Accredited Pension Houses

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Mareem’s Pension HouseMr. Sixto Landig

32 136 Rizal Ave., cor. Rafael Street, Sta. Cruz, Virac, CatanduanesTel. No. (052) 811-1821/811-1104Cell Phone No. 09193680722 09179429135

Pension House

Non-Accredited Lodging Houses/Apartelles

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Solybel’s Travel LodgeMr. Rommel Guerrero

10 San Pedro Street, Virac, CatanduanesTeleFax No. (052) 811-1194

Lodging House

Nito Lodge 9 Eastern Cavinitan, Virac, CatanduanesTel. No. (052) 811-1056/811-1276

Lodging House

Virac Latri Lodge and RestaurantMs. Maria Lyanes

12 Sta. Cruz, Virac, CatanduanesTel. No. (052) 811-1499

Lodging House

Jojo LodgeMr. Jose G. Malinana

9 Gogon, Virac, Catanduanes Lodging House

Quencimil Apartelle 6 Sta. Elena, Virac, Catanduanes Apartele

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Non-Accredited Resorts

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Dolly’s Beach ResortMs. Maricris Lim

12 San Andres, Virac, CatanduanesTel. No. (052) 811-1290

Resort

Twin Rock Resort and HotelMr. Dante Camacho/Ms. Arlene Edames

36 Igang, Virac, CatanduanesCell Phone No. 09187061168

Resort

Kosta Alcantara Beach ResortMr. Severino Alcantara and Mrs. Ester Alacantara

6 Marilima, Virac, CatanduanesTel. No. (052) 811-1450/811-1356Fax No. (052) 811-1603Manila Office: (02) 801-0445/521-1631

Resort

Putting Baybay Beach ResortMr. Rudy Soria

16 Puraran, Baras, Catanduanes Resort

Monte Cielo Mar Beach ResortMs. Cielo Aguilar/Ms. Marlene Tabuzo

40 Palawig, San Andres, CatanduanesTele Fax No. (052) 212-2318

Resort

Bosdak Beach ResortMs. Rose Panganiban

17 Magnesia del Sur, Virac, CatanduanesTele Fax No. (052) 633-1703/631-1039

Resort

Majestic Beach ResortMs. Elena Tanael

5 Puraran, Baras, Catanduanes Resort

Amenia Beach ResortMs. Amenia Panti

33 Palawig, San Andres, Catanduanes

Resort

BANKS/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Name of Banks/Financial Institutions

Land Bank of the Philippines

Philippine National Bank

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Equitable-PCI Bank

Legazpi Savings Bank

Rural Bank of Camalig

Vision Bank

HISTORY

When Captain Luis Enriquez de Guzman anchored on the shores of Masbate in 1569, he found tiny settlements spread along the coasts engaged in flourishing trade with China. Chinese traders visited Masbate and founded small settlements during the Shri-Vijayan and Madjapahit periods. Ruins of cave-like dwellings resembling "kiva" (possibly built by Indians who accompanied the Chinese traders), were found along the coasts of Aroroy, Palanas, and Masbate. Porcelain jars dating back to the 10th century were excavated at Kalanay (Aroroy) in the 1930s.

Historical accounts show that the Christianization of the Bicol Region actually began in Masbate in 1569:

Father Alonso Jimenez was the first missionary to the islands of Masbate, Burias, Leyte and Samar. Then he went to Ibalon (Bicol) in the province of Camarines, where he resided many years, and made many religious incursions into Albay and Sorsogon. Fray Jimenez is considered the apostle of the island of Masbate

In December 1600 Dutch Commander Admiral Oliver van Noorth, sought refuge at San Jacinto Harbor after his fleet lost to the Spanish Armada in Manila. He was later engaged in a fierce clash with Limahong's fleet at Canlibas-Matabao passage.

At the hieght of the Galleon Trade, Mobo contributed first class lumber for the construction of galleons, making it the center of trade in the province and was the capital of the province in the early part of the Spanish occupation

In 1864, Masbate was declared a separate province from Albay. Guiom was made the capital while Ticao became a commandancia-politicio-militar. Shortly before the declarateion of Philippine independence by President Emilio Aguinaldo, the town of Masbate was established as the provincial capital.

The Americans came to Masbate in 1900 to extend their pacification campaign. In December 1908, Masbate was annexed to theprovince of Sorsogon. A bill declaring Masbate as independent province was approved on February 1, 1922.

As early as 1906, the Masbate representative made the proposal to the United States Congress to grant the Philippines her independence.

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The first Japanese elements arrived in Masbate the dawn of January 7, 1942 from Legazpi. They landed in several places without facing opposition- the province was too stunned to mount any resistance.

The Japanese occupation reduced Masbate to total economic shambles. Economic activities were limited to fishing, buying/selling, or stealing. Food production ground to a halt. Camote, pakol, banana blossoms, pith, and even such obscure fruits like barobo were used as food substitutes. Lakad-bulan served as cigarette, tea or coffee. Barter transaction prevailed. For lack of nutrition and sanitation, many people succumbed to beri-beri or malaria. Lice and ticks infestations spared only a lucky few.

Dr. Mateo S. Pecson, who was governor of the province, having refused to cooperate with the Japanese, evacuated the provincial government to Guiom, a command post used by the guerrillas. Pecson was eventually arrested by the Japanese and incarcerated in Cavite. He managed to escape; he later joined the guerrilla movement in Central Luzon.

In 1944, Provincial Board Member Atty. Jose L. Almario was conscripted by the Japanese to govern the province. During the Liberation, he was arrested by the guerrillias and charged with collaboration. He was exonerated and saved from set execution by a letter from General MacArthur.

Dr. Emilio B. Espinosa, the lone house representative of Masbate, fought against a congressional bill authorizing the conscription of Filipinos into the service of Imperial Japan and for this he was detained in Fort Santiago.

When Masbate was formally liberated on April 3, 1945, Pecson was sent to Masbate by President Osmeña to organize the civil government, Pecson took the reins of government on May 11, 1945.

LOCATION

The island of Masbate lies exactly at the center of the Philippine archipelago between latitudes 11o43’ north and 123o09’ east and 124o5’ east. It is bounded on the north by Burias and Ticao Pass, east by San Bernardino Strait, south by the Visayan Sea, and west by the Sibuyan Sea. Relative to mainland Bicol, the province faces the southwestern coasts of Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon.

The general surface configuration of the province ranges from slightly undulating to rolling and from hilly to mountainous. In each island, the rugged topography is concentrated in the northeastern portion and gradually recedes to blunt hills and rolling areas in the south, southeast, and southwest.

POLITICAL SUBDIVISION

Masbate City is the capital town. The province is composed of 21 municipalities which are politically subdivided into three districts: First District – San Pascual, Claveria,

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Montreal, San Jacnto, San Fernando, and Batua; Second District – Masbate, Mobo, Milagros, Aroroy, Baleno, Balud, and Mandaon; Third District – Uson, Dimasalang, Palanas, Cataingan, Pio V. Corpuz, Esperanza, Placer, and Cawayan.

CLIMATE

Burias and Ticao Island and the western and central parts of mainland Masbate are covered by a climate characterized by no very pronounced maximum rain period, with a short dry season. The southeastern parts have rainfall more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. Masbate has the lowest average annual rainfall distribution in Bicol.

Language / Dialect

The people speak predominantly Visayan with a unique mixture of Tagalog and some shades of Ilonggo. In Burias island, they speak Bicol similarly as the people of Camarines Sur, due to the island’s close proximity to the Bicol mainland. The people generally speak fluent English and Pilipino.

Major IndustrY

Masbate is endowed with rich natural resources. In line with its agriculture are other industries such as large farming, livestock and poultry raising. Along its coastal areas, fishing industry predominates. Agricultural lands are planted with rice, corn, rootcrops and coconut.

In the livestock industry, Masbate ranks second to Bukidnon as a cattle supplier for the country. Aside from cattle raising, it also consists of carabao, horse, goats and swine.

The province is surrounded with rich fishing areas where all kinds of commercial species of fish teemed in great abundance.

Rich minerals are found in the province. Masbate is described by geologists as a province sitting on a "pot of gold". Other minerals found in the area are manganese, copper, silver, iron, chromite, limestone, guano, and carbon.

Cottage industry is likewise another source of livelihood. They are: furniture and cabinet making, ceramics, garments, handicrafts and metalcrafts.

TRANSPORTATION

Air Transport

Masbate can be reached by plane from Manila. Asian Spirit. flies to Masbate from Manila daily. Travel time is about an hour.

Land Transport

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Masbate can be reached from Manila by land through South Road to the Port of Pilar, Sorsogon. From there, fast craft can take you for two hours to the port of Masbate or motorized banca for a three-hour ride.

Sea Transport

Masbate can also be reached through the sea on board luxury shipping lines from Port of Manila The 18-hour trip is best spent on the ship’s bar or in its all night disco. Other sea trips are via Dalahican, Lucena, Pilar and Bulan, Sorsogon.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Natural

Limestone Hills (Aroroy)

Believed to have been inhabited by the Kalanay people. These early inhabitants practiced jar burials. Excavations yielded human bones.

Kalanay Falls (Palanas)

A beautiful scenery, found in Brgy. Nabangig.

Sombrero Island (San Pascual)

Hat-shaped island with stretches of white sand beaches

Underwater Cave (Claveria)

This cave is located within the jurisdiction of Barangay Boca Engaño of the entrance of which is undersea. During high tide, it will take even an unskilled diver only a few seconds to enter the cave; it is neck-deep during low tide. Inside the cave are well-sealed human caskets carved out of solid wood believed to be 500 years old that still contain human remains.

Mataba-Tinigban to Napayuan Iisland

A five-kilometer stretch of glittering white sands. At Napayauan Island, the surrounding water is full of marine life. It is ideal for snorkel and scuba diving.

Bat-ongan Caves (Mandaon) Found in this mole-like mountain, famous for its numerous chambers and beautiful rock formation towering at about 150 feet. The caves offer tourists a thrilling experience in steep rock-climbing up to the highest peak.

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Batongan Underground River (Mandaon)

For daring and adventurous visitors. It is approximately 10 kilometers to Mandaon.

Cagpating Island (Monreal)

Cagpating Island, Monreal. It is noted for its crystal-clear waters and beautiful pebbles on one side and a deep rocky side that provides a panoramic view of Masbate Island.

Tinalisayan Island (Burias Island)

An enchanting place ideal for sunbathing and swimming.

Aroroy Beach (Aroroy)

A fast-becoming attraction among excursionists. Its unspoiled natural beauty is the dominant feature.

Colara Beach (Aroroy)

Neat and white sands ideal for weekend excursions and picnics.

Matangtubig Spring (Monreal)

A unique spring with three sources. The spring comes out of a rock. Trees and lush vegetation give shade in the area around the spring.

Ki-Albay River and Beach (Claveria)

This beach extends east-southeast from the town proper with an approximate length of one and a half kilometers of sandy and well-polished pebbles ending in Ki-albay River.

San Isidro Beach (Claveria)

This beach is located in barangay San Isidro extending south to east from the barangay proper with an approximate and aggregate length of four (4) kilometers. Its fine and silvery white sand can easily accommodate over a thousand people. The bottom of the sea is clear and sandy extending some one hundred meters from the shoreline with a gradual (depth of 5 to 7 feet) during high tide. Further from the shoreline are beautiful

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and colorful coral reefs which are inhabited by a wide variety of fishes. The beach is lined by coconut trees.

Catandayagan Falls (Ticao Island)

One of the most beautiful falls in the province. It cascades from 60 feet to its base where multi-colored fishes cavort. It is one hour by motorboat from the capital.

Talisay Beach (San Fernando)

Famous for the rocks which serve as natural diving board for swimmers. Smooth, shiny pebbles of various sizes abound.

Dacu Beach (Mobo)

A favorite site for picnics during weekends .

Ubo Falls (Mobo)

Locally known as "Little Pagsanjan Falls".

Tagoron Waterfalls (Monreal)

Located along the sea, found in the barrio of Tagoron. A good place for picnics and excursion. Cascading at the height of 60 feet. Different species of varied-colored fishes swim at or close to the base of waterfalls

Deagan Island (Palanas)

A scenic island off Palanas coast noted for its beautiful beaches and colorful fishes. It is a haven for yacht enthusiasts and skin divers.

Puting-Baybay (Claveria)

Famous for its wide beach and white sand. Ideal for board surfers because of the Sibuyan waters

Isla de Paraiso

A small islet covered with powder white sand and crystal water and a "breathtaking sunset". Mangroves covering the different sides of the islet.

Bit-un Beach Resort (Mobo)

Ideal for group picnic, conferences and party.

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Man-Made

Bugui Point Lighthouse (Aroroy)

Located at barangay Gumahaang, constructed during the Spanish era.

Colorado Lighthouse (Aroroy)

Believed to have been built during the Spanish era but renovated during the American regime.

Jintotolo Lighthouse (Balud)

Picturesque in its 19th century architecture.

Historical

San Pascual Church (San Pascual)

Oldest existing church built by the Spaniards in the Bicol Region

Special Area of InterestTacdogan Reef (San Jacinto, Ticao Island)

One of only two areas where Manta Rays abound, the giant mantas come to the area to feed. The reef is a six hectare shoal of coral formation 60 feet below the surface. Proof positive of the thriving marine ecosystem in the area.

FESTIVALS/EVENTS

Rodeo Masbateño (Masbate)March 28-31

Cattle raising is a trademark of Masbate and a major source of livelihood for the province. The rodeo will highlight the Masbate Livestock Week. The festival held every November 26, 27, and 28 will feature a grand Rodeo Parade, Agro-Livestock Fair and Individual Group Competitions in Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Lassoing, Post Driving, Calf Casting, Food Chopping, Carabao Race and other traditional Filipno games.

Himag-Ulaw Festival (Placer)February 17

A celebration of praise and thanksgiving for the bountiful farming or good catch in fishing expressed through various forms of activities like street dancing, beauty competition, games and food fairs.

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Wacky Rodeo (Aroroy)May

An annual entertaining and amazing event during full moon of the month of May. The festival depicts the participants skills in handling the crustaceans in various events which include crab tying, crab races and relays, crab hunting, crab retrieving and tetracathlon.

Pagdayao Festival

"Pagdayao", in the Masbateño dialect, loosely means the act of praising, of honoring and thanksgiving. It manifests the Masbate religiosity as a people, a trait most Bicolanos are noted for. The festival is held on June 11-12, coincides with annual fiesta of Masbate in honor of St. Anthony de Padua.

Corn Festival

A harvest rite among moncadistas in San Ramon, Uson. Famous for people dancing barefoot on the glowing embers. The celebration is a ritual for thanksgiving after a plentiful corn harvest.

Candelaria

A unique tradition in the town of San Jacinto where 2 to 7 years old children are blessed by the parish priest with mounted angel wings at their back. The children offered bread and eggs as a sign of prosperity. This religious activity is to set free children from various illness and diseases.

HISTORY

The political history of the town dates back to the 1850s when the Spaniards established their government under a Spanish Gobernadorcillo. The Masbateños’ vassalage to Spain ended sometime in the early part of 1898 as an offshoot of the libertarian campaign waged by General Emilio Aguinaldo.

Sometime after General Aguinaldo inaugurated the Philippine Independence at Kawit, Cavite, he issued a military order to overthrow the Spanish Government in the Visayas and Masbate. General Justo Lucban and General Diego de Dios acted on this order with the help of Masbateño rebels under the legendary Pedro Kipte. The defeat of the Spanish Crown in Masbate could be largely credited to Pedro Kipte. Immediately thereafter, the military government under the Republic of the Philippines was established. But when the American forces reached the Municipality of Masbate in November 1900, it took over the government of Masbate without any resistance from the Masbateños.

After a devastating typhoon in 1908, an Executive Order was passed annexing the Province of Masbate to the Province of Sorsogon. Masbate, by force of circumstance, became a sub-province of Sorsogon until 1922 when its provincial status was restored.

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Shortly before the restoration of Philippine Independence in 1946, the town of Masbate was established as the provincial capital.

Masbate forms part of the second congressional district. In the mid-90s, the idea of converting the municipality into a city was pushed by 2nd District House Representative Luz Cleta Reyes Bakunawa. Her successor, Congressman Emilio Espinosa, Jr., together with the Municipal Mayor Juan P. Sanchez, Sr. and some local officials and employees took over where she left off. On August 16, 2000, President Joseph E. Estrada signed RA 8807 converting the Municipality of Masbate into a component city. In a plebiscite held later that year, Masbateños voted 7,800-3,200 in favor of cityhood, and on September 30, 2000, the Commission on Elections Regional Office in Region 5 officially proclaimed Masbate as a component city.

LOCATION

The City of Masbate lies on the shores of the province at 12.2 degrees north latitude and 123.3 degrees east longitude On the Northeast, it is bounded by Masbate Pass, the Municipality of Mobo and Tugbo River on the Southeast, Municipality of Milagros on the Southwest and the Municipality of Baleno and portion of Milagros town on the Northwest. The City of Masbate is well protected by Ticao Island against the hazard of typhoons from the northeast. It is 212.5 aerial miles or 362 nautical miles from Manila. The city is composed of 30 barangays.

Masbate City has a total land areas of 18,789.2811 hectares and lies at the heart of Masbate Province. Terrain is primarily rolling hills..POLITICAL SUBDIVISION

Masbate City has 30 barangays.

CLIMATE

Dry from March to June and rainy from September to Februrary.

Language / Dialect

The dialect is a blend of Bicol, Hiligaynon, Tagalog, Cebuano and Waray.

MAJOR INDUSRTY:

Agriculture and Fishing

Principal ProductsCopraFishRice

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LivestockOther ProductsCornVegetableFruits

HOW TO GET THERE:

By Air:

Asian Spirit flies from Manila to Masbate and vice versa daily

By Land:

Masbate can be reached from Manila by land through the Maharlika Highway to the port of Pilar, Sorsogon. From there, fast craft can take you for two hours to the port of Masbate or motorized banca for a three-hour ride.

By Sea:

Masbate can be also be reached through the sea on board luxury shipping lines from the port of Manila for eighteen hours. Other sea trips are via Dalahican, Lucena, Pilar and Bulan, Sorsogon.

COMMUNICATION FACILITIES:

Telephone LinesCellular PhonesInternet CafesPostal Stations

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Natural

Bontod Beach

A coral island, noted for the immaculate white sand. Its beautiful surrounding water teems with exotic coral reefs. It is ideal for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Historical

Villa Bayot

This house was constructed in 1880. In its dining room, Spanish authorities enjoyed the best wines from Manila and Acapulco and the largest lobsters from Masbate Bay. During

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the Commonwealth period, President Manuel L. Quezon is said to have danced the tango in its halls and slept in its finest bedroom. The Japanese used it as their garrison. In 1944, the American liberators shelled and bombed the capital but the big house was spared. It came under guerrilla siege to dislodge the Japanese, but it remained unscathed.

In 1946, President Roxas visited Masbate and stayed in this house briefly to dance the waltz. His hosts were Don Francisco Bayot and his granddaughter, 1937 Miss Philippines Chita Zaldarriaga.

FESTIVALS/EVENTS

Lapay Bantigue Dance Festival (Masbate City)Last week of September

It is a local dance art festival that organized from the graceful movements of hovering birds knows as seagulls or the LAPAY, found abundant in Brgy. Bantigue. Flocks of seagulls created a marvelous scenery and inspired the old folks to come up with a local folk dance, that since then has exited and has become an important aspect of the local culture of the people of Brgy. Bantigue and the entire Masbate.

ACCREDITED AND NON-ACCREDITED ACCOMODATION FACILITIES

Non-Accredited Hotels

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

MG HotelMs. Esperanza Cruz

12 Punta Nursery, Masbate CityTel. No. (056) 333-5614

Economy

Ranchers HotelMs. Salvacion Castro-Chua

25 Tara Street, Masbate CityTel. No. (056) 333-2184

Economy

St. Anthony HotelDr. Antonio Chang

27 Quezon Street, Masbate CityTel. No. (056) 333-2180

Economy

Circle E Hotel and RestaurantMs. Marvi Bravo

20 Tugbo, Mobo, MasbateTel. No. (056) 333-3672

Economy

Non-Accredited Inns

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Sampaguita Tourist Inn 42 Quezon Street, Masbate City Inn

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Mr. Jose Dacudao, Sr. Tel. No. (056) 333-4729

Velasco Inn 18 Inn

Non-Accredited Lodging Houses

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Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

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Rendezvous 10 Lodging House

Jade HouseMr. Philip Lim

8 Quezon Street, Masbate CityTel. No. (056) 333-2293

Lodging House

Teachers LodgeMr. Orlando Almario

10 Tara Street, Masbate CityTel. No. (056) 333-3519

Lodging House

Masbate LodgeMr. Francisco Nunez

6 Quezon Street, Masbate CityTel. No. (056) 333-2185

Lodging House

Village of Love Lodge and Snack HouseMr. Roberto Villamor

10 38 Quezon Street, Masbate City Lodging House

Non-Accredited Resorts

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Bituon Beach ResortMs. Isabelita Nunez

20 Lalaguna, Mabo, MasbateTel. No. (056) 333-2197/333-2242Fax No. (056) 333-4980

Resort “A”

Westwind Water Resort

4 Resort

Ticao Island Resort 6 Tacdogan, San JacintoTel. No.: (052) 480-226Cell Phone No: 0918-9102185Web Site:: http:// www. ticao_island_restart.com http://wwww.bicol_scuba_dive.com

Resort “A”

BANKS/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

Name of Banks/Financial Institutions Location

Legazpi Savings Bank Domingo St., Masbate City

Metrobank Tara St., Masbate City

Development Bank of the Philippines Quezon St., Masbate City

Land Bank of the Philippines Quezon St., Masbate City

Philippine National Bank Quezon St., Masbate City

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation Quezon St., Masbate City

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United Coconut Planters Bank Quezon St., Masbate City

CARD Bank Quezon St., Masbate City

China Banking Corporation Zurbito St., Masbate City

Allied Bank Zurbito St., Masbate City

RESTAURANTS/CAFES

Name of Establishment Location

Ampere’z Ibingay St., Masbate City

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Bulalohan Restaurant Ibingay Blvd., Masbate City

CFT Restaurant Cagba, Tugbo, Masbate City

D’San Restaurant Quezon & Tara St., Masbate City

Eden’s Cafe Airport Rd., Masbate City

Eden’s Plaza Rosero St., Masbate City

Jonas Snack House Tara St., Masbate City

Lantau Restaurant Ibingay Blvd., Masbate City

Masbate Snack House Domingo St., Masbate City

Park ‘N Eat Fastfood Ibingay Blvd., Masbate City

Pizza Italiano Ibañez St., Masbate City

Rendezvous Hotel Punta Nursery, Masbate City

Snappy’s Snack House Ibañez St., Masbate City

Shimmery Land Ibingay Blvd., Masbate City

Winvel’s Restaurant Zurbito St., Masbate City

St Anthony Restaurant Quezon St., Masbate City

Xiamen Restaurant Ibañez St., Masbate City

Tita Baying’s Food Haus Domingo St., Masbate City

BARS/DISCOS

Name of Establishment Location

Angeline’s Bar Rosero St.,Masbate City

Arma Quezon St., Masbate City

Lantua Videoke Bar Boulevard, Masbate City

Maui Bar Kinamaligan, Masbate City

Morning Seven Boulevard, Masbate City

Nichioh Laser Disc Tara St., Masbate City

Punong Bar and Grill Quezon St., Masbate City

Rancher’s Bar and Grill Tara St., Masbate City

Rendezvous Bar Boulevard, Masbate City

Roger Bistro Bar Nursery St., Masbate City

Sakura Ibañez St., Masbate City

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West Wind Waters Boulevard, Masbate City

HISTORY

When the Spanish conquistador, Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, who was then based in Panay Island in the Visayas, dispatched, sometime between 1565 to 1570, to this part of the islands an expeditionary force headed by Capitan Luis Enriquez de Guzman, together with their chaplain, the Augustinian friar, Fray Alonso Jimenez, primarily to gather provisions for the starving Spanish force in Panay, and at the same time, evangelize whatever native villages they might come upon in the course of their foray, the group stumbled upon a small fishing village at the mouth of the Ginning River, in what is now the Municipality of Magallanes.

This was the village of Gibalong, the very first Christian settlement in the island of Luzon. It was here where the first mass in Luzon was celebrated by the Augustinian friar, Fray Alonso Jimenez.

Thus, the name Ibalong, to refer to the whole of Bikol Region, really came from this small fishing village, Gibalong, which is now a mere sitio of Barangay Siuton, in Magallanes town, where the local parish constructed sometime in the 1970s a small wooden chapel and a concrete historical marker on the site. In some old Spanish maps, the Spanish cartographers even retained the original spelling by identifying, either the whole Bikol Region or parts of it – Tierra de Gibalong. In his book, From Ibalon to Sorsogon: A Historical Survey of Sorsogon Province to 1905 (New Day Pub. QC, Philippines, 1991), Dr. Luis C. Dery writes, “Historical records showed that the Spaniards started using the name Ibalon as early as 1567 to refer variously to a pre-Spanish native settlement in Sorsogon Gulf, to the entire Bicol Region, and sometimes to the entire island of Luzon. The Spaniards’ indiscriminate use of this name was due to their inadequate knowledge of Bicol geography at the outset of their exploration and conquest of the region. Gradually, they were able to delimit Ibalon and the rest of Kabikolan’s territory.”

Sorsogon became a province, separate from the Province of Albay to which it was formerly attached, in 1894. This is the reason why, in 1994 the centennial foundation anniversary of the Province started to be commemorated and celebrated with a festival – the Kasanggayahan Festival – every October of each year.

LOCATION

Sorsogon is located at the southernmost tip of Luzon, approximately 600 kilometers from Manila and a total land area of 214,444 hectares or 2,141.44 square kilometers with a stretch of 336 kilometers coastline.

CLIMATE

Road Network Secondary Airport

PortCapital City Municipality

LEGEND:

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The tropical climate of Sorsogon is largely influenced by two air-stream systems – the northeast monsoon, which prevails from October to May; and the southeast monsoon, which occurs from June to September.

There is no dry season as rains come throughout the year, but there is a pronounced high rainfall period from November to January. November is the wettest month, while April and May are the least rainy months. Considered the summer months are the months of March, April and May

DIALECT

Bikol and Pilipino are widely used in Sorsogon and anywhere in the region, including English, which is widely spoken and extensively used in business and government.

MAJOR INDUSTRY

The major crops are abaca, pili and coconut. The province boasts of producing the best hemp in the Bicol Region.

Fishing industry ranks next. Freshwater and offshore fishing resources are not yet fully developed.

These are plenty of raw materials for cottage industries. It has untouched deposits of sulfur, kaolin, limestone and coal.

TRANSPORTATION

Land Transport

The province is accessible from Manila and Visayas via the Pan Philippine Highway. Air conditioned buses plying the Manila to Samar and Leyte routes in the Visayas Island across the San Bernardino Strait from Allen/San Isidro to Matnog.

To get around within the province, taxicabs, for-hire cars, air-conditioned buses, jeepneys, and tricycles are readily available at all hours of the day. One can do an exotic city tour on the ubiquitous 2-passenger tricycles.

Air Transport

From Manila, one can take direct flights to Legazpi City in Albay province. Flying takes only about 50 minutes. From Legazpi, it is only a 45-minute pleasant drive overland to Sorsogon City. Sea Transport

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Sorsogon is also accessible via the Manila-Cebu; Masbate-Pilar/Bulan route. Luxury ships from Manila to the Port of Cebu. From Cebu another ship can take you on a twelve-hour trip to the Port of Cebu, Masbate and from Masbate, a fast craft can take you on another two-hour ride to the rustic town of Pilar. For-hire motorized bancas are also available.

TRAVEL TIME FROM MAJOR PHILIPPINE CITIES

By Air:

Manila-Legaspi - 45 minuteManila-Sorsogon - 50min Cebu-Legaspi - 60 minuteTacloban-Cebu-Legaspi—1hr. 45min Davao-Manila-Legaspi -1hr. 45min

By Land:

Manila-Legaspi - 11 hoursManila-Sorsogon - 12 hoursDavao-Sorsogon - 21 hoursNaga-Sorsogon -3 hoursLegaspi-Sorsogon -45 minutes

By Sea:

Tacloban-Cebu-Legaspi-6 hoursCebu-Samar-Sorsogon (Matnog) -16 hoursSamar-Sorsogon (Matnog) -2 hoursCebu-Masbate-Sorsogon (Pilar) -14 hoursMasbate-Sorsogon (Pilar) -2 hours

COMMUNICATION

The province has modern and efficient communication facilities, including international direct dialing, telex, facsimile, and worldwide express delivery service.

Local Exchange CarriersCellular Mobile Phones (Globe & Smart)TelegraphTV StationsRelay Cable TVInternet CafesInternet Service Provider

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

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Natural

Bulusan Natural Park

The Mt. Bulusan Natural Park, one of the parks in the country declared by the national government as such in order to protect its ecosystem and maintain its natural beauty, covers a complex of primary and secondary forests, mystical lakes, rivers and natural springs, and the still active Mt. Bulusan which has an elevation of 5,077 feet above sea level. The lake itself, which has a circumference of 2,006 meters, has an elevation of 2,084 feet upon the slopes of the volcano. There is a smaller lake higher up the volcano called Lake Agingay. The tragic love story of Bulusan and Agingay is an interesting local folk legend.

Rizal Beach Resort

This long, wide white sand beach is located in Gubat town, just 25 minutes ride by car from Sorsogon City. It is a favorite picnic destination for locals and visitors. There are now two resort hotels along the beach, offering air-conditioned rooms, including restaurants, function halls, beachside cottages, and souvenir shops.

Bulusan Mountain Lake Resort

The Bulusan Mountain Lake is a favorite of visitors who want to commune with nature, with a concrete pathway rimming the lake, affording the visitor a pleasant and serene, leisurely nature walk The Park complex is a sanctuary for rare flora and fauna. Eager mountaineers regularly scale the volcano up to its crater and marvel at the ancient, moss-covered trees, giant ferns and rare wild orchids that they see on their way to the peak of the volcano.

Mateo Hot and Cold Springs Resort

Located in Brgy. Monbon, Municipality of Irosin, the resort, which has dormitory-type accomodations, including poolside picnic cottages, shower and dressing rooms, features swimming pools with hot to tepid water, and cold spring water. Soaking in the hot water pool is soothing and relaxing, and is believed medicinal. The hot spring water flows from the Bulusan Volcano since the resort is located at its foot.

San Benon Spring

A newly developed resort, a place where you could find a mixture of sulfuric, steaming the original source of lukewarm and cool waters. Located at the foot of Mt. Bulusan.

Tolong Gapo Beach Resort

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Tolong-Gapo is the vernacular for “three stones”. Legend has it that the three large stones - actually rocks -  that can be found just off the white sand beach here are that of a boy, a cat and a carabao who were turned into stones when they were struck by lightning. It is a local folk belief that you never play with a cat when there is a thunderstorm or risk being struck by lightning and be turned into stone. Lining the long stretch of the beach are cottages made of native materials for picnickers, operated by individual beach lot owners. There are also eateries and stores in the place where one can buy food and drinks. The resort is located in the Bacon District of Sorsogon City, just a 15-minute ride away from the center of the City.

Masacrot Spring

Masacrot is Bikol for “tart”, which is the taste of the spring water that flows into a man-made earthen swimming pool. The spring water in the place is believed to be natural soda water flowing from nearby Bulusan Volcano. There are picnic cottages along the sides of the pool, including a store where picnickers can buy food and drinks. The water here is believed to be medicinal or curative.

Namuat Waterfalls

Located in Casiguran, it is surrounded by different flower plants. an inspiring view for visiting travelers.

Sabang Beach Resort

Operated by the municipal government, the Sabang Beach Resort is only a few steps away from the center of Bulan town. It offers individual cottages with rooms, including beachside picnic cottages, conference or seminar rooms, and a cafeteria. The wide beach is of fine white sand

Palogtok Falls

It is a pleasant, leisurely 20-minute walk through rolling hills carpeted with green grass, under a canopy of tall coconut trees, as one steps off the Bulusan road down to the place. At the site, one finds a man-made earthen swimming pool where the gurgling water flows from just a few feet up the hillside. It is actually just a mini-falls, but the cool spring water is sweet, refreshing and bracing. Available alongside the pool are picnic cottages

Bulus Spring

Situated in Irosin, this spring comes out from obscure fissures on the surface of the earth. Its coolest and clearest water on one side emits thin smoke.

Subic Beach

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Located at Calintaan Island, Matnog, the beach boast of white sand surrounded by lush vegetation and with the sea providing unspoiled coral reef formations teeming with beautiful tropical fishes. In the nearby forest is unnamed cave with big migratory bats.

Mapaso Spring

Mapaso means “hot”. The spring water in the swimming pool here is a real hot bath. In fact, the pool can be seen to emit thin, whispy smoke. But a person can soak in the volcanic spring water for as long as he wants. The spring water is soothing and relaxing to the body. It is also believed to banish many types of skin problems. Available around the pool are picnic cottages. This hot spring is also in Irosin town.

Dancalan Beach Resort

Because of its shallow waters and coral reefs teeming with marine life, the place is ideal for snorkeling. On its beach front, the Philippine Tourism Authority built several concrete picnic cottages, including a store and canteen now ran by a local community-based cooperative. Across the road is a resort hotel offering air-conditioned rooms and a swimming pool. The resort is located just off the road as one enters the Bulusan poblacion from the town of Barcelona.

Bato Limestone Cave of Bacon

Privately-owned, about 100 m. away from the junction (a private trail) along the Sawang-Bacon road. There are 3 caves, one is habitable while two are used as burial grounds. Various ancient articrafts were unearthed by a group of archeological team in 1956. The articrafts contained human bines, beads, seashells and shell drinking cups. It was estimated 2,000 years old. It is in triangular position in the sea by the shores of Calicaran.

Nagsurok Cave and Other Legendary Caves of Pto. Diaz

Nagsurok Cave is so named because one literally has to crawl, or “surok”, on all fours to get into the interior of the cave. The entrance into the cave allows only one person at a time, who must crawl in feet and butt first because the entrance slides down, ramp-like. But it is cavernous inside, with an underground river that snakes through the whole long length of the cave.

There is another cave nearby, called “Pinanaan”, meaning shot with an arrow. It was here, according to legend, where the people cornered the fearsome giant bird and rained arrows upon him, resulting in his getting wounded, but the evil bird still managed to escape. The are other caves in the other adjacent towns, most of them somehow connected.with the legendary story of the fearsome giant Mampak. These caves are just waiting to be explored.

Bagatao Island

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Bagatao is a fusion of two Bikol words – “bagang tawo” – or “looks like a man” because the island does indeed look like a man floating in the water. Bagatao Island is located just at the mouth of Sorsogon Bay in Magallanes. It is reputed to be the biggest Spanish shipyard in the whole Bicol Region where some of the biggest and most magnificent galleons were constructed. Unfortunately, for the past several years, cultural scavengers had been systematically stripping the island of its precious artifacts that there are no more traces of its glorious past as shipyard. The island is now merely a picnic island and a naval reservation with a lighthouse.

The Picturesque Island of Matnog

Island-hopping is a must-do when in Matnog because of its picture-pretty islands, such as Tikling, Calintaan, Juag and Subic. All one has to do is hire a motorized banca, which are usually berthed at the Matnog Ferry Terminal, and off one goes merrily hopping from island to island. Tikling Island, which is the nearest, offers fine white sand all around where one can also beachcomb for rare shell finds. Calintaan Island, on the other hand, looks like the head of a giant barely bobbing above the water, featuring huge underwater caves populated by giant bats. Juag Island is good for swimming and sunbathing, while Subic features a fine pink sand beach, which is why it is now called, “La Playa Rosa”. These islands can also be jump-off base for SCUBA diving in the excellent dive sites surrounding the islands. It can also serve as base for deep-sea sport fishing.

Special Area of Interest

Prieto Diaz Coastal Environment Program Model Site

Prieto-Diaz was the recipient of the 1998 Best Community-Based Coastal Resources Management Program Award given by the United States Agency for International Dev’t. (USAID), thus making it the CEP Model Site, or the show window of activities under the program. Covering 11 barangays, the Prieto-Diaz site, with jump-off base at the Sabang Beach Resort, which also offers white sand beach and beachside picnic cottages, now showcases 112 hectares of natural mangrove forest, 267 has. mangrove plantation, the widest stretch of seagrass with 836 has. and tidal/mud flats of 1,200 has., 800 has. of protected coral reefs, and a marine sanctuary. The program also maintains a mangrove nursery. Just across Sabang Beach is the mangrove plantation featuring a wood and bamboo canopy walk. It is a haven for marine biologists, environmentalists, and people interested in coastal resource management and protection.

Ruins of Panlatuan

Panlatuan, in Pilar town, is another Spanish Astillero or shipyard, and presumably, another metalworks factory, similar to that of Dancalan in Donsol, although smaller in scale. At the site are the ruins of what looks like a fort – thick stone walls all around. In the middle of this surrounding walls is a domed stone structure that appears like a kiln

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that can fire either clay or stoneware, or metals. This kiln-like structure is still intact. Documented historical accounts show that it was here where the revolt of the Sorsogon people against Spain started. It was sometime in August 1898 when the workers at the shipyard cried “Revolution!”, took up arms, and killed the shipyard’s Spanish administrator, together with his four assistants. From Panlatuan, revolutionary activities rapidly spread throughout the province.

Astillero of Donsol

Astillero is Spanish for ‘shipyard’. And the Astillero of Donsol, located in Barangay Dancalan, just across the Donsol wharf, is believed to be one of the biggest shipyards in this part of the country during the time of the Spaniards. But what is even more interesting about this Dancalan Astillero is that it doubled as a metalworks site, which makes it the only one of its kind discovered so far in the country to this day. This, according to archeologists from the National Museum. The archeological excavation, which started December 1995, and the discovery of the shipyard and the metal factory on the site was made through the joint efforts of the Sorsogon Provincial Tourism Council, the Sorsogon Arts Council and the National Museum, with funding from the Department of Tourism. Uncovered on the site is a rectangular concrete structure, believed to be the remains of what was once the metalworks factory or smelting shop. Many artifacts and ecofacts were unearthed from the site by archeologists of the National Museum. This only proves the folk story that once upon a time in the past, Donsol was populated by expert metalworkers and smelters. The name Donsol itself is an old Bikol word for “anvil”, the heavy metal block used by smithies to hammer and fashion iron sheets into nails, bolts, blades, spears, etc. Even the name of the barangay where the Astillero is located – Dancalan – refers to the Dancalan Tree, a hardwood tree preferred by shipbuilders for the construction of those magnificent Spanish galleons.

Donsol Whale Shark Interaction

Considered the biggest fish in the world, a large pod of Whale Sharks (scientific name: Rhincodon typus), locally known as Butanding, converge annually just at the mouth of the long and winding Donsol River in the Municipality of Donsol. This phenomenon occurs starting October of each year, and peaks during the months of February, March, April and May. It is believed that these Whale Sharks, about 30 to 40 of them at any one time, converge off the Donsol waters to feed on plankton, krill and juvenile fish, which are the only food of these giant fishes. In spite of their awesome size, the Whale Sharks are gentle and harmless and allow humans to swim or interact with them. This phenomenon, found only in the waters off Sorsogon, particularly Donsol, has attracted hundreds of tourists around the world eager to interact with these gentle giants of the sea.  

Century Old Barcelona Church Ruins

The old Barcelona Church, built in the 19th century by the Spanish colonizers, is perhaps the most well-preserved old church in the entire province, although there are already

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some alterations in its interior. The thick stone walls of the church, including its bell tower, are the original walls, still relatively intact and well-preserved. Fronting the church, facing the sea, are the ruins of a stone structure that was then known as the casa tribunal and baluarte, or fort, and a schoolhouse made entirely of stones. During the Spanish period, it is believed that construction of stone structures used beaten egg whites mixed with tuba, the native coconut wine, and lime as binder. The huge slabs of stones were taken from the sea and arranged on top of each other to create a wall. Old folks also say that the place was called Barcelona by the homesick Spaniards because the place’s topography reminded them of Barcelona of Spain.

Firefly Watching

Fireflies can be seen along Donsol and Ogud River.

The Old House of Juban

Lining the highway, as one enters the town center of Juban, are several old houses, known as bahay na bato, still relatively well-preserved and intact although their ground floors have, long ago, been turned into commercial establishments, such as stores, barber shops and beauty salons, etc. These old houses still have their original tall, sliding windows made of capiz, including carved wooden balustrades just below the window sills. Inside, one can still find original, well-preserved antique furnitures, including other antiquities. Private historical or heritage collections can also be found inside these houses.

Irosin’s Hilltop Church

Irosin’s old Catholic church sits atop a hill situated right in the center of town, affording churchgoers and visitors a panoramic view of the town and the surrounding countryside beyond, including the peak of Mt. Bulusan, which, at this vantage point, appear almost near enough to grab. The church can be reached via a hundred-step concrete stairs going straight up the hill until one reaches the massive 2-door entrance into the interior of the old church at the top of the stairway.

Bulusan Eco-Trek

An amazing climbing and trekking activity on Sorsogon's famous volcano, with Bulusan Lake, popularly known as "Switzerland of the Orient", as take-off point. The trek will traverse the almost unexplored and forested forest of Bulusan Volcano.

FESTIVALS/EVENTS

Kasanggayahan Festival (Sorsogon)October 15-25

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This is the premier festival of the province. Held every last two weeks of October each year, it commemorates the foundation of Sorsogon as a province of Bicol. It features the Pantomina sa Tinampo (Dance of the Doves) in the streets of Sorsogon City.

Hin-ay Festival (Irosin)

A celebration in honor of St. Michael the Archangel, the town's patron saint.  It features an agro-trade fair, food festival, beauty pageant and a Mardi Gras.

Butanding Festival (Donsol)April 1-24

Celebrated at the onset of summer to welcome the return of the Butandings, which usually come in droves during this time of the year, and to officially signal the opening of another high adventure season of Butanding Interaction, the Butanding Arribada Festival is held every first week of March in Donsol town.

A long fluvial procession just at the mouth of the long and winding Donsol River where a large pod of  Butandings usually converge highlights the Festival.

Padaraw Festival Bulan

The Padaraw Festival of Bulan which is celebrated every Fiesta time (May 30th) expresses a community's gladness and thanksgiving for God's bounties and gifts, properly expressed in ethnic music and creative street dancing.

Ginubat Festival (Gubat)June 11-12

A festival based on the roots of yhe town of which name was derived. It features the following activities: cultural street parade, exhibit, sail boat race, beauty pageant, fiesta celebration and the Balik Gubat which is the highlight of the festival.

Parau Festival (Pilar)October 9

A festival showcasing the culture and heritage of Pilar. The patience, perseverance and ingenuity of Pilareno ancestors being shipbuilders is shown in its highlight presentation-the Parau Float Competition.

HISTORY Sorsogon City was created by virtue of Republic Act 8806, which was signed into law on August 16, 2000 and ratified during a plebiscite on December 16, 2000. RA 8806, also

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known as the Cityhood Law, called for the merger of the municipalities of Sorsogon and Bacon into a component city of the province of Sorsogon.

The merged municipalities of Bacon and Sorsogon more or less shared the same establishment pattern with Bacon leading the way. The present-day settlements grew out of the Spanish missionary efforts in the 1600s. They both started as missions that were later made into parishes and eventually declared as civilian political units. Both places were already settled when the Spanish missionaries came in the 1600s. Pre-historic artifacts found pointing to human habitation ranged from the 3,000-year old remains in a cave in Bacon and ancient burial sites dug upstream of rivers in Sorsogon.

LOCATION

Sorsogon City lies from 123° 53’ to 124° 09’ east longitude and from 12° 55’ to 13° 08’ north latitude. It is 600 kilometers southeast of Manila and is located at the southernmost tip of Luzon. As part of the geographical chain linking Luzon to the rest of the Philippines, it is a transshipment corridor and serves as the gateway to the Visayas and Mindanao Islands. Its geographical location is such that it opens into both the Pacific Ocean and the China Sea.The city is bounded on the east by the municipalities of Pto. Diaz and Gubat, on the south by the municipality of Casiguran and Sorsogon Bay, on the west by the municipality of Castilla, on the northeast by the municipality of Manito in Albay, and on the north by Albay Gulf.It covers 31,292 hectares and composed of 64 barangaysTOPOGRAPHY

Sorsogon may be divided into four physical areas—the northeastern range, the sloping uplands, the plain area, and marshlands.The northeastern range is part of the Bacon-Castilla range, bordering Sorsogon's north and serves as its watershed covered mainly by secondary forest growth and thicket. It starts from 200 m above sea level to Mt. Rangas, the highest point at 1,000 meters. The sloping uplands are the shoulders of the range and the series of hills in the southeast. Coconut, abaca, and fruit trees cover this area. The plain is generally low and level. Settlements and other built-up areas and ricefields occupy the plain area. Marshlands are the mouth of rivers vegetated mainly by nipa and are developed into fishpondsTRANSPORTATION

From Metro Manila, one can take a 50-minute direct flight to Legazpi City airport. From Legazpi, it is only a 45 minute pleasant ride to Sorsogon City by land. Comfortable 12-hour rides by tourist bus from Manila to Sorsogon City are also available.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Natural

Paguriran Island

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Just off the excellent white beaches of Brgy. Buenavista in Bacon District, the little island can be reached by motorized banca, either from the Bacon District center which will take about 40 minutes ride, or from Buenavista itself, which will take just 20 minutes. The island itself is very picturesque, with a kind of lagoon at its center with the earth and craggy rock wall enclosing it, jutting upwards, much like a volcano crater. In the past, the lagoon used to be a sanctuary for giant sea turtles or pawikan. Residents say there are plans to restore the pawikan sanctuary. At present, the waters surrounding the island is Bacon’s marine sanctuary.

Libanon Beach Resort

Located in Barangay San Juan, Bacon, the beach features black fine sand, with one part of the seaside hill studded with huge, craggy black rocks where the waves slam noisily. The black rocks and sand are believed to have been spewed by Mayon Volcano whose peak can be viewed from the beach.

Pepita Park

A scenic rest area along Sorsogon Bay. Complete with resthouse, cemented walks, beaches, children's playground and lush greenery. Overlooking the bay is the Paroja Hill Grotto.

Special Area of Interest

PNOC-BACMAN Eco Park

Covering a total of 25,100 hectares forest reservation, it is the site of the Bacon-Manito Geothermal Plant of the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC). The eco-park itself offers a lot of eco-tour delights and adventurers including mountain falls, hotel and cold springs, boiling water lakes, and exotic flora and fauna.

Rompeolas/Sorsogon Pier

Rompeolas is Spanish for “where the waves cavort”, the old and still popular name up to this time for the old Sorsogon pier which juts into Sorsogon Bay. Indeed, the waves literally cavort around this arrow-like structure where small inter-island cargo vessels still dock every once in a while. It is a pleasant promenade, with fresh sea air, especially early in the morning. It affords one a magnificent panoramic view of Mt. Bulusan just across the Bay, and inland, a fairyland-like view of the Sts. Peter & Paul Cathedral with its colorful pointed spires. It is also here where sunset watchers flock in the late afternoons as the reddish-orange sun slowly hides behind the Pinaculan Island.

FESTIVALS/EVENTS

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Pili Festival (Sorsogon City)June 20-29

Held every last week of June each year, the festival celebrates the Pili tree,( “Magic Tree”) and its numerous products. The festival features a weeklong series of cultural activities, product exhibits, culminating with the Pili Street Dance.

ACCREDITED AND NON-ACCREDITED ACCOMODATION FACILITIES

Accredited Hotels

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Fernando’s HotelMs. Cecilia Duran

16 N. Pareja Street, Bitan-o, Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-1357Fax No. (056) 211-1573

Economy

Non-Accredited Hotels

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

One Concepcion PlaceMr. Errol de Castro

10 De Castro Street, Zone 4, Bulan, Sorsogon

Economy

Ingko HotelMr. Erwin C. Lasam

18 Macabog Diversion Rd., Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-5388 to 5389Fax No. (056) 211-1218

Economy

Accredited Pension Houses

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Villa IsabelMs. Josephine Ravanilla

16 Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-4050/211-5422

Pension House

Non-Accredited Pension Houses

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

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Villa KasanggayahanMr. Rico Estrellado

10 Dalipay, Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-1275/211-3868

Pension House

Mayorga PensionMs. Nanette Yap

14 Pangpang, Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-4608

Pension House

Sorsogon Pension HouseMr. Joseph Yap/Mrs. Yap

21 Brgy. Road, Bibingcahan, Sorsogon City

Pension House

Visitors InnMs. Hilda Belmonte

4 Punta, Donsol, SorsogonTel. No. (056) 491-1109/421-3180

Pension House

Non-Accredited Lodging Inns/Apartelles

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Greenwood ApartelleMr. Larry Dagnalan

9 Bibingcahan, Sorsogon City Apartelle

Andy’s Point apartelle 14 Rizal Street, Piot, Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-1678/421-5387

Tourist Inn

Non-Accredited Lodging Houses

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Grand MansionMs. Monette Escultura

14 Matnog, Sorsogon Lodging House

Dalisay LodgeMs. Fe Dino

13 Peralta Street, Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-1330

Lodging House

Seaside Lodging HouseMs. Nilda Gogolin

13 Bulan, Sorsogon Lodging House

Gotis Lodging HouseMs. Rochelle Gotis

15 Bulan, Sorsogon Lodging House

Marie-elsMr. Julius Gimena

4 Bulan, Sorsogon Lodging House

Del-Mar HotelMs. Rosario Salud

10 Bulan, SorsogonTel. No. (056) 411-1463

Lodging House

Sky View 9 Bulan, Sorsogon Lodging House

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Ms. Sonia Gulba

Leah’s Lodging HouseMs. Leny Guda

4 Matnog, Sorsogon Lodging House

El RetiroMs. Michelle

23 El Reiro, Cabid-an, Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-3279

Lodging House

Mercedes Country LodgeMr. Enrique Peralta

14 Peralta Street, Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-3257

Lodging House

Family Tentyard 10 Lodging House

Mahogany Lodge 12 Tel. No. (056) 211-1370 Lodging House

Magtangob Lodge 8 Pier, Bulan, Sorsogon Lodging House

Accredited Resorts

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Mateo Hot and Cold Spring ResortMr. Vivencio Mateo

25 San Benon, Monbon, Irosin, Sorsogon

Resort “A”

Rizal Beach ResortMs. Milagros Duana/Ms. Nena Bio

47 Rizal, Gubat, SorsogonTel. No. (056) 211-1056/211-1270

Resort “A”

Woodland Beach ResortDr. Placido Alcantara

14 Pangpang, Donsol, SorsogonCell Phone No. 0985403931

Resort

Non-Accredited ResortsName of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Amor Farm Beach ResortMs. Sylvia Reyes

6 Dangcalan, Donsol, Sorsogon Tel. No. (056) 411-1109/211-3180 421-3181

Resort

Vera Maris Beach ResortAtty. Cathy de Vera

13 Rizal, Gubat, SorsogonTel. No. (056) 311-1824Fax No. (056) 311-1825

Resort

New Port Beach ResortMs. Rodita Dobracke/Ms. Evelyn Carilao

4 San Sebastian, Sta. Magdalena, Matnog, SorsogonCell Phone No. 09204292476

Resort

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Dormitories/Boarding Houses/HomestaysName of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Mrs. Iderlina Santiago 4 Poso, Donsol, Sorsogon Homestay

Mr. Andrew Hernandez 4 Poso, Donsol, SorsogonTel. No. (056) 421-3180/421-3181

Homestay

Balay ni IndayMs. Hilda Belmonte

2 Brgy. Boroan, Donsol, SorsogonTel. No. (056) 411-1109

Homestay

Ms. Leticia Poque 2 Camachile, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Norma Gile Espinosa

2 Tablac, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Abundia Gavanzo 1 Camcaman, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Delfina Oro 2 Camcaman, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Eleanor Gata 4 Caloocan, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Maricel Ariston 1 Purok 1, Camachiles, Matnog, Sorsogon

Homestay

Ms. Mylinda Cayanes 2 Tablac, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Elizabeth Dulay 3 Calintaan, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Leonor Racquel 6 Calintaan, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Agnes Dulay 1 Calintaan, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Mr. Juanito Gamit 2 Gadgaron, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Dormitories/Boarding Houses/Homestays

Name of Establishment/Contact Person

Number of Rooms

Location/Telephone Number/Fax Number/E-Mail Address

Classification

Ms. Chona Oro 1 Camcaman, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Rosario Gavanzo 1 Gadgaron, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Lilia Gayanes 1 Tablac, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Catherine Lao 5 Camcaman, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Irma Givera 2 Camcaman, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

Ms. Leticia Salud 2 Camcaman, Matnog, Sorsogon Homestay

BANKS/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

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Name of Bank/Financial Institution Location

Development Bank of the Phils. Sorsogon City

Land Bank of the Philippines  Sorsogon City and Irosin

Philippine National Bank  Sorsogon City and Bulan

United Coconut Planters Bank  Sorsogon City

China Bank Corp. Sorsogon City

Allied Bank Sorsogon City and Bulan

Metrobank  Sorsogon City and Bulan

Equitable-PCI Bank  Sorsogon City

Far East Bank & Trust Co.    Sorsogon City

Banco Sorsogon  Sorsogon City, Bulan and Gubat

Legazpi Savings Bank   Sorsogon City

Gubat Rural Bank    Gubat

Rural Bank of Irosin    Irosin

Rural Bank of Pilar  Pilar

Rural Bank of Sta. Magdalena  Sta. Magdalena

RESTAURANTS/DINING FACILITIES/BARS/BISTROS AND CAFES

Name of Establishment Location/Telephone/Telefax No.

Acacia Grill Peralta St., Sorsogon CityTel.No. (056) 211-1486

Casa Dominga Brgy. Balogo,Sorsogon City

Club 422 Jazz Bar Bgy. Pangpang, Sorsogon City

Jane’s Restaurant Rizal St.,cor. De Vera St.,Sorsogon City

Kalundan Seafood Fernando Mall, Rizal St., Soraogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-1357

Kambak-Kambak Seafood Brgy. Bibincahan, Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-4014/421-5449

Kim’s Food Palace De Vera St., Sorsogon CityTel. No. (056) 211-1492

Mike and Gerry Rizal St., Sorsogon City

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Ricardo’s Brgy. Bibincahan, Sorsogon City

Vera Mars Resort Rizal Beach,Rizal, Gubat, SorsogonTel. No. (056) 311-1824/211-2457Fax No. (056) 311-1825

Villa Celeste Resort Hotel Dancalan Beach, Bulan, SorsogonTel. No. (056) 311-1008

Fisherman’s Hut Caricaran, Bacon District, Sorsogon City

Jollibee Sorsogon City

Graceland Sorsogon City

Quick & Hearty Sorsogon City

Kalundan Restaurant Sorsogon City

Tajjie's Fastfood Sorsogon City

Jane's Fastfood Sorsogon City

Casa Dominga Sorsogon City

Dahon Saging Restaurant Sorsogon City

Manoy's Fastfood Sorsogon City

GREAT BUYS

Pili Confections and Other Preparations

Name of Establishment Location Telephone Number

Tia Bering Pili Candies Rizal St., Sorsogon City (056) 211-1544

Leslie Pili Products Magsaysay St., Sorsogon City

(056) 211-1646

Pili Processors Association of Sorsogon (PIPAS)

Sorsogon City (056) 211-1646

Abaca Crafts

Name of Establishment Location Telephone Number

FGM Merchandising Cabiguan, Pilar, Sorsogon (0920) 551-9525

Emino’s Handicraft Gubat, Sorsogon (056) 311-1294

Local Fibers and Root Handicrafts

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Name of Establishment Location Telephone Number

ZT Galoso Handicrafts Seabreeze Homes, Cabid-an, Sorsogon City

(056) 211-4215

D’3rd Enterprises OLV, Bibincahan, Sorsogon City

(0920) 772-2416

Melinda’s Handicrafts Magsaysay St., Sorsogon City

(056) 211-3420

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SOCIPECO Capitol Compound, Sorsogon City

(056) 211-3420

Crafts and Hobbies Enterprises 158 Balogo, Sorsogon City (056) 421-5317

Dried Fish and Other Sea Products

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Name of Establishment Location Telephone Number

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Jabez Seafood Dealer Cambulaga, Sorsogon City (056) 211-2493/3098

Seaplus Export Corporation Mahingan, Sorsogon City (056) 211-1176