REGION 5

Question 1

Bicol Region comprises six provinces:

Answer 1

• Albay – City of Legazpi
• Camarines Norte – Municipality of Daet
• Camarines Sur – Municipality of Pili
• Catanduanes – Municipality of Virac
• Masbate – City of Masbate
• Sorsogon - Municipality of Sorsogon

Question 2

Capital City of: Albay

Answer 2

City of Legazpi

Question 3

Capital City of: Camarines Norte

Answer 3

Municipality of Daet

Question 4

Capital City of: Camarines Sur

Answer 4

Municipality of Pili

Question 5

Capital City of: Catanduanes

Answer 5

Municipality of Virac

Question 6

Capital City of: Masbate

Answer 6

City of Masbate

Question 7

Capital City of: Sorsogon

Answer 7

Municipality of Sorsogon

Question 8

“Gateway to Bicol”

Answer 8

CAMARINES NORTE

Question 9

comes from the Spanish word camarin, which means “storage house” or “granary”.

Answer 9

CAMARINES NORTE

Question 10

Mahabang Buhangin
Located in Calaguas, this beach offers powdery white sand and a refreshing escape. You can arrange boat tours to explore nearby islands.

Answer 10

CAMARINES NORTE

Question 11

Bagasbas Beach
Bagasbas Beach, located in Daet, is
known for its long stretch of grayish
sand and strong waves, making it one of
the top surfing destination in Luzon.

Answer 11

CAMARINES NORTE

Question 12

Flora and Fauna
Rafflesia manillana
Tisamenus clotho

Answer 12

CAMARINES NORTE

Question 13

Gastronomy and Festival
PILI PIÑA PIE
PINYASAN FESTIVAL

Answer 13

CAMARINES NORTE

Question 14

is the largest province in the Bicol Region both by population and land area.

Answer 14

CAMARINES SUR

Question 15

was originally the capital of Camarines Sur but in 1955

Answer 15

Naga City

Question 16

Home of the Smallest Fish in the Philippines - The Sinarapan.

Answer 16

CAMARINES SUR

Question 17

Peñafrancia Basilica
This grand basilica features beautiful stained glass windows and a magnificent altar. Best visited during the Peñafrancia Festival (September) for religious pilgrimages.

Matukad Island
Located in Caramoan, this island features a large rock formation that can be climbed for a beautiful view of the beachfront and surrounding waters.

Answer 17

CAMARINES SUR

Question 18

Flora and Fauna
Rinorea niccolifera
Isarog Shrew Rat

Answer 18

CAMARINES SUR

Question 19

Gastronomy and Festival
KINALAS
PEÑAFRANCIA FESTIVAL

Answer 19

CAMARINES SUR

Question 20

“The Land of the Majestic Mayon”

Answer 20

ALBAY

Question 21

It is a center for Agriculture, Abaca Production, and Geothermal Energy in the Philippines, housing the Tiwi Geothermal Plant, one of the oldest and largest in Southeast Asia.

Answer 21

ALBAY

Question 22

Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano is an iconic, and most famous natural landmark in Albay. While an unobstructed view of its perfect cone is weather-dependent, it’s still worth visiting for its sheer beauty.
Mayon, comes from “Magayon” which means “Beautiful” in Bicolanos.

Cagsawa Ruins
These historical ruins are remnants of a church buried by volcanic ash during Mayon’s eruption in 1814.

Answer 22

ALBAY

Question 23

Flora and Fauna
PILI TREE
PHILIPPINE EAGLE

Answer 23

ALBAY

Question 24

Gastronomy and Festival
-SILI ICE CREAM
-MAGAYON FESTIVAL

Answer 24

ALBAY

Question 25

“The Land of the Howling Winds”

Answer 25

CATANDUANES

Question 26

comes from the word “tandu”, a native beetle once abundant in the area.

Answer 26

CATANDUANES

Question 27

Binurong Point Often called the “Batanes of Bicol”. A stunning lookout point with breathtaking views of the coastline and the Pacific Ocean. Bato Church (St. John the Baptist Church) A centuries-old stone church that survived wars and typhoons.

Answer 27

CATANDUANES

Question 28

Flora and Fauna -ABACA -Southern Giant Slender-tailed Cloud Rat

Answer 28

CATANDUANES

Question 29

Gastronomy and Festival -TABAGWANG -ABACA FESTIVAL – Celebrated every May, honoring Catanduanes as the “Abaca Capital of the Philippines”

Answer 29

CATANDUANES

Question 30

“Land of Kasanggayahan”

Answer 30

SORSOGON

Question 31

comes from the word “Sosogon”, a local term meaning “to trace or follow a path”.

Answer 31

SORSOGON

Question 32

Mt. Bulusan An active stratovolcano surrounded by lush forests and scenic lake. Donsol Whale Shark Interaction Known as the “Whale Shark Capital of the Philippines”

Answer 32

SORSOGON

Question 33

Flora and Fauna Thelypteris bulusanica Whale Shark

Answer 33

SORSOGON

Question 34

Gastronomy and Festival BALUKO KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL

Answer 34

SORSOGON

Question 35

“Cattle Capital of the Philippines”

Answer 35

MASBATE

Question 36

“mas bat” meaning “more boats”, due to its history as a coastal trading hub.

Answer 36

MASBATE