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Typhoon Glenda (Rammasun)

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Persons Dead

Typhoon Mameng Sep 28 1995 10,126 0 71,499,797

Typhoon Rosing Nov 1 1995 440,372 0 539,599,785

Typhoon Pining Nov 12 1997 1800 0 37,663,000

Typhoon Loleng Oct 15 1998 201,834 0 303,950,141

Typhoon Sendang Nov 7 1999 1,122 0 110,000

Mayon Volcano Eruption 1999 68,626 0 284,076,061


Typhoon Dindo May 13 2004 33,892 0 226,712,081

Typhoon Unding Nov 14 2004 1744 0 42,394,231

Typhoon Yoyong Dec 4 2004 18,372 0 50,590,299

Tropical Storm Caloy May 9 2006 47,065 0 99,346,841


Typhoon Reming Nov 28 2006 1,060,875 618 3,230,435,702

Typhoon Mina Nov 21 2008 214,734 0 22,800,000

Typhoon Frank Jun 18 2008 138,937 0 21,789,000

Typhoon Dante May 1 2009 49,712 0 238,316,148

Typhoon Pepeng Oct 9 2009 89,926 0 9,000,719

Typhoon Santi Oct 30 2009 671,314 0 6,510,000

Mayon Volcano Eruption July 2009 47,563 0 16,659,000

TS Chedeng May 25 2011 221,094 0 5,710,768

TS Falcon June 22 2011 107,253 0 46,762,630

TY Glenda July 15 2014 711, 490 0 9,117,017,374

Affected Population Calamities Date

Damage Cost

(Php)

Major Disaster Events in Albay Province 1994-2011:Zero Casualty in 17 years except 2006 and 2011

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Know the vulnerable Jan 2014 Disaster Risk Assessment

NAME OF CITY/ No. of No. of No. of

MUNICIPALITY Bgys Bgys Bgys

Affected Affected Affected

1. TIWI 17 1,987 596 10,281 3,084 8 934 934 4,794 4,794 - -

2. MALINAO 26 2,991 897 14,589 4,377 12 1,874 1,874 5,547 5,547 - -

3. TABACO CITY 40 1,062 319 5,535 1,661 2 122 122 645 645 11 5,134 2,054 28,008 11,203

4. MALILIPOT 17 608 182 3,173 952 6 209 209 942 942 3 1,476 590 7,298 2,919

5. BACACAY 53 1,193 358 6,207 1,862 7 451 451 2,396 2,396 1 2,505 1,002 6,980 2,792

6. STO. DOMINGO 14 464 139 2,425 728 5 446 446 1,563 1,563 5 2,990 1,196 12,834 5,134

7. LEGAZPI CITY 66 16,372 4,912 84,182 25,255 10 305 305 1,611 1,611 8 5,348 2,139 23,814 9,526

8. RAPU-RAPU 33 1,392 418 7,993 2,398 5 522 522 2,643 2,643 - -

9. MANITO 12 958 287 5,802 1,741 13 1,063 1,063 6,376 6,376 - -

10. DARAGA 26 2,393 718 11,584 3,475 6 669 669 3,450 3,450 17 10,431 4,172 47,888 19,155

11. CAMALIG 23 4,604 1,381 24,105 7,232 10 822 822 4,228 4,228 7 3,220 1,288 16,075 6,430

12. GUINOBATAN 18 2,923 877 15,214 4,564 4 14 14 84 84 8 4,545 1,818 18,948 7,579

13. JOVELLAR 13 302 91 1,603 481 3 54 54 282 282 - -

14. LIGAO CITY 29 897 269 4,608 1,382 21 1,928 1,928 10,052 10,052 7 2,080 832 10,820 4,328

15. PIODURAN 10 1,691 507 8,799 2,640 9 134 134 699 699 - -

16. OAS 18 1,946 584 13,663 4,099 11 1,841 1,841 9,530 9,530 - -

17. POLANGUI 25 7,136 2,141 35,999 10,800 12 1,115 1,115 5,777 5,777 - -

18. LIBON 28 7,465 2,240 38,822 11,647 8 819 819 3,345 3,345 - -

TOTAL 468 56,384 16,915 294,584 88,375 152 13,322 13,322 63,964 63,964 67 37,729 15,092 172,665 69,066

Sources: MGB V; CDCCs/MDCCs/BDCCs; NSO 2007

Families

Affected

30% of the

Affected

families

Population 30% of the

population

Families

Affected

Population 100% of the

population

Families

Affected

40% of the

Affected

families

Population

FLOODING LANDSLIDE MUDFLOW / LAHAR100% of the

Affected

families

40% of the

population

NOTE: Some of the population threatened by Mayon Volcano eruption are also threatened by other hazards like flood and lahar due to weather hazards.

Some Coastal Barangays which are threatened by Storm Surge/Tsunami are also threatened by flooding. Hence, overlapping on total number of population

(by barangay) affected by 2 or more types of hazards is possible.

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POST TY GLENDA

Zero Casualty

Zero Missing

Cleared roads of debris in 2 days

NGCP back on 3rd night, but distribution should take 2 weeks to town centers but 45 days to outer areas

Flights back to normal

Hotels have reopened

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GLENDA ACTIONS1. Posting and monitoring of Storm Tracks JTWC starting Fri

2. Advisory 1 on Sunday noon informing of Glenda and usual measures

3. Advisory 2 on Monday morn: shock therapy ... ALL LEVEL CLASS SUSPENSION

4. Advisory 3: PDRRMC full council Monday lunch w advice to C/MDRRMCs and BDRRMCs

5. Advisory 4: Evacuation Order for Floods, Landslide and Lahar

6. Advisory 5: Additional evacuation for storm surge and houses made of light materials

7. Advisory 6: Suspension of gov’t work w advice to private

8. Advisory 7: Reiteration of no crossing of rivers and no sailing to sea

9. Inputting of advisories and SWBs to Smart Infoboard and PINDOT

10. Release of evac assistance 5kg packs and dispatch of trucks

11. Activation of 14 DRUs and 3 HEMs

12. Continuous radio interviews from Sunday afternoon to Tues evening13

Executive Order 2014-08

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DANA (Damage and Needs Assessment) in Wed

PAGERR (Plan for Albay Glenda Early Recovery and Reconstruction) in Thurs DANA (Damage and Needs Assessment) in Wed

POST TY GLENDA

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MONETARIST APPROACHESto EARLY RELIEF

1. Social Security System (SSS)

2. Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)

3. Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-IBIG)

4. Expedite roll-out of infra projects

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Province of ALBAY

Land Area = 2,566 sq. km.

Population = 1,233,432

(May 2010)

Households = 231,750

3 legislative districts; 3

cities, 15 municipalities

2nd largest Province in the

Bicol Region

4 major islands (CRaBS)

Total coastline of 364 kms

with 149 coastal barangays

and 128,751 people

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Programmatic Themes ALBAY MABUHAY (ensure boat is safe) – recovery from

disasters with focus on

DRR - CCA

ALBAY RISING (ensure everyone in the boat) – to regain capacity with focus on

Health

Education

ALBAY BOOM (push boat to the destination) – to expand economic base through

Tourism

Rich Agriculture

SMEs

ALBAY ROCKS (fortify the boat for the bigger sea) – to flex competitiveness for light industrialization

Energy Development

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TOURISM SITUATIONER Albay is the center of tourism boom in the

Philippines from only 8,765 foreign tourists in 2006 (36,608 in 2007), Albay foreign arrivals are now at 383,000 of which 300,000 were added from 2010-2013.

Year Domestic Foreign Tourist Arrivals

2009 187,462 48,395 235,857

2010 183,352 116,011 299,363

2011 212,256 138,373 350,629

2012 353,411 170,421 523,832

2013 535,013 339,445 874,458

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Upcoming hotels –

Gaisano Condotel- 300 rooms

LCC – 150-200 new rooms

Misibis – 160 addl rooms

Others: Lamba (Korean), Kagayonan (Korean), Airport (Korean) and Legazpi Baywalk (Sunwest)

2013 room capacity in Albay is 2,825

The Oriental Hotels and Resorts

La Piazza Hotel

Venezia Hotel

Hotel St. Ellis

ACCOMODATION

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NEW HOTELS

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NEW HOTELS

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Name of Establishment ClassNo. of

RoomsName of Establishment Class

No. of

RoomsName of Establishment Class

No. of

Rooms

Misibis Bay Hotel & Resort De Luxe 130 Tyche Botique Hotel Hotel 24 Vista Al Mayon PH 15

The Oriental Legazpi De Luxe 115 Tanchuling Hotel E 30 PensionneVenezia Hotel FC 40 Hotel Villa Angelina E 9 Nueva Villa Home Lodge PH 4

Casablanca Hotel S 27 Jennifer's Kababayan Hotel E 29 & Conference Center

Casablanca Suites E 19 Legazpi Tourist Inn* T. Inn 24 Xandra Hotel LH 53

La Roca Veranda Suite E 16 Ellis Ecotel E 132 Bicol Traveler's Inn Inn 15Hotel St. Ellis FC 40 Sampaguita Tourist Inn T. Inn 142 Legazpi Amigos Hometel 17La Piazza Hotel & Cnvtn Center S 49 Shell Inn T. Inn 9 Rex Hotel LH 21

Alicia Hotel S 32 Dreams Inn Café T. Inn 32 JR Lodging House LH 8

Ninong's Hotel S 40 Great Pacific Inn* T. Inn 34 Albert's Inn LH 10Magayon Hotel E 74 JY Tourist Inn & Dormitory T. Inn 12 Casa Avelina Lodging House LH 18

Sub Total 582 Salvador Manor de Legazpi T. Inn 29 Shirman Lodging House LH 33

Double Mother's Mayon 14 Pinehurst Suites Hotel 6 Lita's Lodging House LH 20

Spring Resort Gazelle Hometel T. Inn 14 Mila's Lodge LH 11

Green Heaven Lodge 10 Rawis Pension House PH 14 King's Lodge LH 9

Reynaldo's Travel Lodge LH 20 Vine Inn Café ( Closed) PH 19 Josam Mart Pension LH 14

Twilight Zone Hotel Inn 20 Villa Consuelo PH 12 RELC Dorm Dorm 11

Corner Place Hometel Hometel 35 Carlos Hometel B&B PH 13 Tropical Garden Mayon Apartelle 6

Legazpi Airport Hotel 24 Sub Total 584 Siville Inn 8

Daraga / Sto Domigo 829 King Arthur Motor Lodge Motel 14

Sub Total 952 Legazpi Pension Motel 10

Ibalon Travelers Hostel Hostel 11

Catalina's Lodging House LH 21

Anvil Bed & Breakfast PH 9

Sub Total 338

GRAND TOTAL 2,825

ACCREDITED ROOM CAPACITY

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INT’L MEETING ROOM CAPACITYName of Establishment Convention Facilities Capacity

The Oriental Legazpi Jazmin VIP Room 200Grand Ballroom 1 & 2 700

Manila Exec. Board Room 20Luzon Room 40

Pagsanjan Room 150Leyte Room 280

Total 1,390Venezia Hotel 500

Convention Center 500Cafee San Marco Restaurant 60Meeting/Conference Rooms 350

Total 910Hotel St. Ellis Convention Center 300

Entertainment Center(Theater Type) 500Board Room 10

Meeting Room 30Restaurant 60

Total 900La Piazza Hotel & Convention Center Convention Center 1,580

(Classroom Type) 304(Round Table Type) 700

Misibis Bay Resort Convention Center 350GRAND TOTAL 6,134

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Air Access to Albay

Initiated international charter flights (from China) by implementing Albay International Gateway, thru E.O. 29 (pocket open skies)

Night Landings to start by September 2014

Bicol International Airport in Daraga

Terminal being bidded out in Aug 2014

Completion in May 2016

The only intl airport to be completed in PNoy term

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Int’l Chartered Flights to Albay1. July 11 via PR 383 Guangzhou (Canton) ETA 0435H

2. July 18 via PR 383 Guangzhou (Canton) ETA 0435H




6. August 01 via PR 383 Guangzhou (Canton) ETA 0435H







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Bicol International Airport (SLIA)

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Bicol International Airport (SLIA)

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• APEC 2014/15

– 1st meeting with 300 official delegates

– 6 other working group meetings

• UN GCF 2015

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Center for Int’l Conventions

Major International Conferences

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Major International Conferences

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UNWTO & ASEAN CONFERENCES

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MAIN PRODUCT OFFERING

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ENVIRONMENT Forest Cover Change, Albay Province

(2003 vs 2010)

Description Land Area (Hectares)% against

total land area

Total land area 256,677.00 100%

2003 forest cover 26,298.71 10.25%

2010 forest cover 44,891.16 17.49%

Forest cover change: Land Area (Hectares) % over total

Increase in forest cover in

7 years18,592.45 88%

Annual rate of gross forest

cover increase2,656.06 ha/year 5.92 percent /year

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ENVIRONMENT Mangrove Reforestation, Albay Province

(2009 vs 2013)

Description Land Area (Hectares)

1950’s 5,100

50% were converted to Fishponds

Leaving on 700 ha. vegetated

2009 700

2013 2,400

Increase in forest cover in 4 years 1,700

More than 3x mangrove forests

Source: Gilbert Gonzales, DENR V

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ATTRACTION• GREEN LANE

– Fruitbat Sanctuary– 3 hotsprings (Inang Maharang, Nag-aso, Parong)– Botong Twin Falls– Mangrove – Mayon skyline– Two caves: Pototan Cave and Hoyop-hoyopan

• COLONIAL ROAD (GOLD LANE)– Citadel on the Hill (Nuestra Senora de la Porteria)– Cagsawa ruins– Budiao Ruins– Plaza Colonial (Guinobatan): Colegio de San

Buenaventura– Old Houses (Camalig): Nuyda, Anson, Valenciano ,

Nolasco, Moyo and 6 others – Japanese tunnels – Lignon and Mt. Kitwinan

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• SILK ROAD (BROWN LANE)

– Daraga Handicrafts

– Albay Pili Nut / Locsin (Albay district)

– Domz Paper Products (Sto. Domingo)

– Karagumoy showroom (Bacacay)

– Pinukpok (San Roque, Malilipot)

– Cutlery (Cobo, Tabaco)

– Ceramics pottery (Putsan, Tiwi)

• Golf Course being rehabbed: Kagayonan (Legazpi) and St. Expeditus(Polangui)

ATTRACTION

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The GREEN LANE is basically ecotourism, highlighting its natural resources and nature formations, such as natural

habitats, waterfalls, caves, beaches, and ecoparks. Mountain climbing, rafting and boat rides, flora and fauna

interactions are also included here.

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• Citadels of Faith

– Church on a Hill (Church of NuestraSenora de la Porteria)

– Cagsawa Church Ruins

– Budiao Church Ruins

– Nuestra Senora de Salvacion

• The only Marian tradition allowed by Vatican to bear the name “salvation” which is exclusive to Jesus- making her the most potent Marian name

• Annual pilgrimage in August – roughly 280,000 over one month

• Maritime fluvial procession

ATTRACTION

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BUTANDING WHALE SHARK INTERACTION

Albay serves as the port of entry for tourists who are interested to visit and interact with the world famous Whale Shark called Butanding, the world’s largest fish. Albay's neighboring province to the south, Sorsogon, is host to one of the highest concentration of Whale Sharks in the world. These creatures have been frequenting the waters off Donsol, Sorsogon for generations and in 1998, the Philippine Department of Tourism declared this area an official sanctuary for the Whale Shark, thus protected this fascinating species.

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Inside the BGPF are ecotourism sites recognized and endorsed by the Department of Tourism. These sites include flora and fauna preservations and natural wonders such as hot springs and waterfalls.

EDC ECOTOURISM

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The almost 2 kilometers stretch of white to golden sands is in the prestine edges of a woodland in Pinamintogan Islet on the northern side of Cagraray Island, which is still part of Bacacay, Albay. It is a thrilling 45 minutes boat ride from the port of Bacacaypassing through the sand beaches and fishing villages of Buang, Uson and Pongco and through the Marine and Fish Sanctuary off the Coral Isle. As you pass through these shallow waters, you will marvel at the seawater turning from pale coraline blue on shallow shoals to ultramarine on deep crevices. Here and there you see a the lonely figure of a lone fisherman after his catch or a couple of children frolicking in the waves.

PINAMUNTUGAN BEACH

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Located in a secluded nook at the southern base

of Mt. Malinao is Vera Falls: a paradise of forest and

clear cascading water, a little over an hour

away from Legazpi. It is a natural treasure to behold, and easily

accessible ecotourism site with a big reward.

An exotic 1,200m (1,000 yards)foot trail

through lush vegetation awaits trekkers before arriving

at the crystal blue lagooncovered under a forest canopy.

The sound of the cascading water and native birds heightens the sense of tropical paradise.

VERA FALLS

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A four-hour spelunking adventure site, about 10 feet above the beach line. Its cave entrance is shaped like a yawning mouth, about 30ft high and 20 ft. wide. Once inside, an underground river

that spans around 12 ft high calmly flows into the different chambers and passageways. Stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes, sizes and contours are carved on craggy walls.

POTOTAN CAVE

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Awarded as the 2nd Best-Managed Reefs in the Philippines in 2001 by PhilReefs, the San Miguel Marine Fishery Reserve is an area where fish and the reef are protected from damaging fishing practices, and fish populations are allowed to prosper. This is also a good site for snorkeling.

The marine reserve was founded by the Coastal Resource Management Project in San Miguel Island (COREMAP-SMI), which is a multi-disciplinary approach to developoing and managing habitats and resources through the establishment of marine fishery reserves in the context of a community-participated co-managed scheme. The project is a collaboration among local government units, a state university, and other non-government organizations. It was established in 1998.

The reserve is also the site of ongoing research to monitor the fish populations and fisheries productivity of San Miguel Island.

SAN MIGUEL ISLAND MARINE FISHERY RESERVE

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The EL CAMINO COLONIAL or Colonial Road takes the tourist down history lane, where the heritage of our colonial past are highlighted, including museums, cultural centers, colonial houses, churches, monuments, tunnels and other man-made structures.

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Built in 1773 on a top of a hill by Franciscan Missionaries, the church is a priceless relic for art enthusiasts because of its rich baroque architectural designs carefully carved on volcanic rocks, and its façade gives the church its special distinction from the other churches in the country. It contains archeological relics of “Santos” and rare religious seals ingeniously carved throughout the entire face of the church, even up to the belfry.

OUR LADY OF THE GATE PARISH CHURCH

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The St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church in Oas was founded in 1605 by Franciscan missionaries. Fray Marcos de Lisboa was its first pastor. The first Oas church was made of wood and cogon grass. In 1825, a bigger church with a rectory was built out of volcanic rocks and bricks. The construction of the new church was supervised by Fray Francisco de Anunciacion O. Peñaranda.

P. Fray Marcos de Lisboacompiled “Vocabulario de la Lengua Bicol”, the first Bicol Dictionary published posthumously in Sampaloc, 1754, from his manuscript.

OAS CHURCH

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Built in 1820, the church is built with massive solid stone walls unsupported by pillars. Two dome-shaped belfries give a graceful symmetry to the church. Since cement was not yet used during the construction of the Sto. Domingo church, massive stone walls were built using a mixture of lime, egg albumin, and “tangguli” (or molasses) that serve as binder and hardener.

The church was built through forced labor. Workers shed sweat, tears, blood and even their lives for the construction of the church.The town of Sto. Domingo was originally named Libog from the corrupted Bicol word “libot” which means roundabout. The poblcation was off the main route between the trade center towns of Tabaco and Legazpi City, but had to be included in the route for trading and government purposes, thus a roundabout road had to be constructed.

ST. DOMINIC DE GUZMAN

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Probably the most photographed man-made structure in the country is the bell tower of the Church of Cagsawa. It is surrounded by the fallen walls of the church, the Casa Real and the Ayuntamiento of the old town which was completely devastated by lava and lahar flow coming from the Mayon Volcano when it erupted in February 1, 1814. The Cagsawa Park now stands as a monument to the resiliency of the people who survived and continue to enjoy life at its fullest in the nearby town of Daraga.

CAGSAWA RUINS

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Just about two kilometers away from the bell tower of Cagsawa Church are the ruins of the town of Budiao, another place buried by the lava flow that came from Mayon Volcano that fateful day of February 1, 1814. Only a very small section of the church protrudes above ground and on the edge of a village road. The town of Budiao gained popularity during the Spanish colonization period because it was there that the foreign colonizers set up an arena for bullfights.

BUDIAO RUINS

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What used to be the home office of Smith, Bell & Co., one of the country’s leading trading companies of the 18th century was bought by the family of the poetess Angela Manalang-Gloria and turned into a house of stone with all its idiosyncratic designs. The brilliant poetess herself stamped her eccentricity in the literary world by introducing feminism into her poetry in the 1940s. Today the house stands as a nostalgic monument to a glorious past as well as to a literary genius who was so much ahead of her time.

THE POET’S STONE HOUSE OF TOBACO

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Spanish-type plazas, the Peñaranda Park is surrounded by administrative and religious institutions, most notably the Albay Capitol, the Legazpi City Hall, and the St. Gregory the Great Cathedral. It is also a stone’s throw away from educational institutions such as the Divine World College of Legazpi as well as convention facilities such as the AlbayAstrodome.

The Peñaranda Park (also called Freedom Park) in the Old AlbayDistrict of Legazpi City is a plaza dedicated to the first Governor of Albay, Jose Ma. Peñaranda who served from 1834-1840. FollowIng the traditional style of

PEÑARANDA MONUMENT

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Relief sculptures of Baltog, Handyong and Bantong is installed near Lapu-Lapu Street. It is a tribute to the legendary heroes who fought and defeated the monsters that plagued the land of Ibalong, the ancient name of Bikol.

MYTHICAL HEROES OF IBALONG

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Situated in downtown Legazpi, it is a memorial to the valiant defense of Albayanos against American invaders in 1900. Although faced with formidable American forces using modern armaments, they chose to face the enemy wielding only spears and bolos and a few firearms salvaged from the newly ended revolt against Spanish colonial forces.

BATTLE OF LEGAZPI TRYLON

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The SILK ROAD takes the visitors to trade and souvenir centers where the best native products are displayed and are sold, including abaka handcrafted products, pottery, woven fabrics, cuttlery, precious and semiprecious stones, and art products.

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The Satellite Market is a one-stop shop for souvenir items. It offers a wide selection of pasalubong such as abaca native bags, home decors, decorative boxes made of handmade paper, abaca rugs, household items made of indigenous materials, souvenir shirts and key chains, pili nut confections and many others. It is located at Tahao Road Right across the Legazpi City Terminal and the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation. To get there, take the jeepney marked Tahao Road.

PASALUBONG (souvenir) SHOPPINGat the SATELLITE MARKET

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Dom’s Handmade Options in Sto. Domingo, Albay is owned by Domingo Banda Barrios. The place is a workshop of colorful art posters, greeting cards, poster frames and decorative boxes in whimsical shapes all made with abaca pulp and other local materials. All their products are for export. But the surpluses are for sale. They have product samples for buyers. You can even have your boxes customized for a minimum order of 100 pieces. To get to Dom’s, you will have to go to the Legazpi City Terminal at Tahao Road and hop in the van going to Sto. Domingo which is about 11 kilometers from there. Get off at the Municipal Hall located right across the St. Dominic De Guzman Church. From there, you can either take a tricycle or walk 100 m to the house at 2A-88 Brgy. San Juan.

HOMEMADE PAPER PRODUCTS

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Longganisa (sausages) of Guinobatan has a distinctive taste, a little sour and salty. Dipped in vinegar or any condiment of choice, it is best served for breakfast but it’s just as good to eat on any mealtime. It also comes very cheap. It can be bought in the Guinobatan market, very accessible by jeepney.

LONGGANISA DE GUINOBATAN

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Pinangat and Bicol Express are popular Bicolano dishes which both uses gata or coconut milk, a staple ingredient of the local cuisine. Pinangat is made of shredded young gabi or taro leaves, shrimps, pork and ginger, wrapped in whole taro leaf and cooked in coconut milk until done. Another version of this is the tinilmok, which filling is sliced lukadon(young coconut meat) and small shrimps. The Bicol express is a fiery dish made of sili (chili) with pork and cooked in gata. The town of Camalig is a known maker and exporter of these native delicacies and it is also where you can find a chain of Pinangat and Bicol express stores along the national road. These delicacies are available in can, bottle or just frozen.

PINANGAT & BICOL EXPRESS IN CAMALIG

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The red and dark clay soil in Brgy Putsan, Tiwi makes for a perfect element for stoneware potteries in terra cotta or glazed finish. From clay cooking pots the potters have added new designs like ceramic chimes, candleholders, decorative jars and others. This is also a good stop for souvenir shopping. Brgy Putsan is about 4 kms from Tiwi poblacion and is accessible by tricycle.

PHILIPPINE CERAMICS

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These makers of Tabak (bolo) and cutlery became the pride of Tabaco City because of the old-fashioned way they craft products of proven quality. Two pandays alternately hammer on the smoldering steel to shape it into sleek final form before it cools off. More than the wisdom of striking the iron while it’s hot, cooperation and hardwork through harmonious partnerships are the time-tested values the people of Tabaco uphold and these ideals are showcased in their unique masterpieces.

THE BLACKSMITHS OF COBO

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PILI NUT

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Magayon Festival

Get into the beat of Albay’s biggest and grandestfestival! There’s street dancing, show bands, sportcompetitions, and more! It’s a celebration ofeverything grand in Albay – Mayon Volcano, history,culture, trade, and nature. Join the fun andexperience merrymaking the Albayano way.

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Ibalong Festival

A celebration during August 7-28 in recognition of the socio-historic-culturalheritage of Bicolanos as based on the Ibalong Epic showcasing the bravery andstrength in character of three heroes Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong as theyfought against the villains Tandayog, Oryol, Rabot, and other wild monsters thatthreatened the place and orderliness of their place. Various activities areorganized and conducted with an Executive Committee taking the lead.

Alinao Festival

An annual tribute every July 20-27 to the lost tree of alinao on the mountainsof Malinao, is celebrated annually in keeping with people’s observance of thetown fiesta in honor of patron saints, Joachim and Anne. The Alinao Festivalhas become a tourist attraction which has successfully drawn attention fromboth local and foreign guests.

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Arandurugan Festival

The festival is held every August 7-15 to coincide with the townfiesta as a form of thanksgiving for the bounties from the land.Various activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair.

Paroy Festival

The festival, celebrated every July 21-25, reflects on the town’s mainsource of living”paroy” or rice and known as the rice granary of Albay. Itfeatures various activities including street parade, sports fest, longesttilapia and corn grill, and many more.

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Pinangat Festival

An annual festival celebrated every month of June 10-24 to coincide with thetown fiesta in honor of its Patron Saint, St. John the Baptist. This festivalfeatures various sports, cultural, historical, and religious activities, primarily toboost the tourism industry in Camalig. The festival’s name is acquired throughthe world famous native food delicacy of the municipality which is thepinangat.

Quipia Festival

An annual festival held in time for its fiesta celebration from August 21-29, thefestival features various events highlighted by a street presentation. The term“Quipia” was the former name of the municipality.

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Christmas Sunflower Festival

Nito-Talahib Festival

The festival, celebrated every October 14-23, brings honor to the nito-talahib, also known as common grass or kans grass, which plays a vitalpart in the history of their place and in the lives of the people. Themunicipality was named Manito by the early settlers because the place isrich in nito, a clinging vine which belongs to the rattan family.

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Pulang-Angui Festival

Annually celebrated every June 15-30, this festival is in honor of St.Peter’s and Paul, with line up various activities like the Search for Mutyang Pulang Angui (Beauty pageant), singing contest, civic & militaryparade, Gala night, motorbike challenge, Search for the reyna Elena ngBayan and other cultural activities which highlight the festivities.

Layag Festival

A week long activity commemorated every May 20-27, coinciding with the feast of Our Lady of Penafrancia. The festival name wastaken from a local word “layag” or sail boat which is a primitive means of transportation of the early people of Rapu-Rapu. It depicts the people’s journey of faith.

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Sarung Banggi Festival

Sto. Domingo is best known to be home of the immortal and beloved song of Bicol– Sarung Banggi whose composer was Potenciano Gregorio, a native son of Sto. Domingo.

The festival is celebrated yearly from May 10-20 coinciding with the birth of the late composer on the third week of May. This celebration, which features various educationally and culturally flavored activities aims to “display the rich cultural legacy and exceptional character of Domingueños being lovers of arts and music.”

Tabak Festival

A celebration showcasing the legend of the city commemorated from June 16-25. This is held in conjunction with the city’s foundation anniversary.

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Cagsawa Festival

The Cagsawa Festival aims to celebrate the indomitable spirit and resilience of Albayanos, and not the memory of the disaster’s horrors.

The month-long Cagsawa Festival, celebrated every February, kicks off at the historic and world famous Cagsawa Ruins Park, marked by the remains of a church belfry amid a tumble of bricks that define the layout of an Spanish era settlement. Only the top of the belfry remains above ground after the church and the settlement were buried by the violent Mayon Volcano eruption in 1814.

Lubid Festival

A celebration every July 8-16 showcasing abaca hemp–locally known as lubid which theMunicipality of Malilipot is known to be the region’s producer, its many uses and importance as a major source of livelihood of the local community. Various activities are lined up highlighted by street dance parade where participants are colorfully dressed in abaca costumes.

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