REGION 5

REGION 5BICOL REGION

TheBicol RegionorRegion V(also known asBicolandia) is one of the 17regionsof thePhilippines. Bicol (also spelledBikol) is composed of fourprovinces and two island provinces in theBicol Peninsula, the southeastern end ofLuzonisland,Its regional center isLegazpi Cityin Albay province.Province-CitiesAlbay Legazpi City, Ligao City, Tabaco CityCamarines Sur Iriga City, Naga CityMasbate Masbate CitySorsogon Sorsogon City

The SplitFrom May 2014 onwards, the Bicol Region will be split into Regions 5-A (CAMCATAN) and 5-B (ALMASOR).Provinces of future Region 5-A (CAMCATAN):Camarines NorteCamarines SurCatanduanesProvinces of future Region 5-B (ALMASOR):AlbayMasbateSorsogon

Economyagricultureis the largest component of the economy with close to 50% depending their livelihood on the industry.Coconuts,abaca,banana,coffeeandjackfruitare the top five permanent crops in the region.Riceare among the chief seasonal crops of the region.Commercial fishingis also important with thirteen major fishing grounds supplying fish markets in places as far asMetro Manila. Agriculture and fishing are the major factors in the province's economy.Miningis also one of the contributors to the region's economy. Severalhandicrafts, jewelry manufacturing, other small-scale industries and manufacturing enterprises bolster rural incomes.

Volcanoes of Bicol region13Mount Isarog

Mount Iriga

Mount Malinao

Mount Masaraga

Mayon Volcano

Bulusan Volcano

Tourist Destinations1. Cotivas & Guinahoan Island

2. Lahuy Island

Bulusan Lake

3. Albay Sto. Domingo

Our Lady of Pinafrancia

4.Mayon & Cagsawa Ruins

5.Sta. Rose of Lima

Busay falls

ReligionsCatholicIglesia ni CristoBorn Again ChristianOthers