REGION 5

1. REGION 5 BICOL REGION

4. The Bicol Region or Region V (also known as Bicolandia) is one of the 17 regions of the Philippines. Bicol (also spelled Bikol) is composed of four provinces  and two island provinces in the Bicol Peninsula, the southeastern end of Luzon island, Its regional center is Legazpi City in Albay province.

5. Province-Cities • Albay – Legazpi City, Ligao City, Tabaco City • Camarines Sur – Iriga City, Naga City • Masbate – Masbate City • Sorsogon – Sorsogon City

6. The Split • From 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): • CamarinesNorte • Camarines Sur • Catanduanes • Provinces of future Region 5-B (ALMASOR): • Albay • Masbate • Sorsogon

7. Economy agriculture is the largest component of the economy with close to 50% depending their livelihood on the industry. Coconuts, abaca, banana,coffee and jackfruit are the top five permanent crops in the region. Rice  are among the chief seasonal crops of the region. Commercial fishing is also important with thirteen major fishing grounds supplying fish markets in places as far as Metro Manila. Agriculture and fishing are the major factors in the province's economy. • Mining is also one of the contributors to the region's economy. Several handicrafts, jewelry manufacturing, other small-scale industries and manufacturing enterprises bolster rural incomes.

13. Volcanoes of Bicol region

14. Mount Isarog

16. Mount Iriga

18. Mount Malinao

20. Mount Masaraga

22. Mayon Volcano

24. Bulusan Volcano

26. Tourist Destinations

27. 1. Cotivas & Guinahoan Island

29. 2. Lahuy Island

32. Bulusan Lake

33. 3. AlbaySto. Domingo

35. Our Lady of Pinafrancia

36. 4.Mayon & Cagsawa Ruins

37. 5.Sta. Rose of Lima

38. Busay falls

40. Religions • Catholic • Iglesiani Cristo • Born Again Christian • Others