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by Jane Dacumos on July 25, 2012 St. Michael the Archangel in Oas, Albay was founded by Franciscan Missionaries in 1605 with Fray Marcos de Lisboa as first curate. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 25, 2012 With an elevation of 1,548 meters (5,079 ft), Mount Malinao is one of the three majestic volcanoes of Albay. On the summit of the volcano is a large crater with bare inner walls that is breached on the eastern side. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 25, 2012 Mount Masaraga is an extinct stratovolcano, located in Ligao City in the province of Albay, in the Bicol region, on Luzon Island, in the Philippines. Mount Masaraga completes the three stunning mountains of Albay – Mayon, Molinao and Masaraga. The mountain is also ideal for mountaineering. At the top of the mountain, visitors can enjoy the panoramic view of Albay and the mountain range from nearby provinces. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 25, 2012 The province of Albay is laden with natural attractions: waterfalls, caves, natural springs, beaches and marine life. The local cuisines are delectable, and for those who like to shop, there are plenty of the finest abaca handicrafts, cutleries and ceramics. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 25, 2012 In its long and colorful history, the Guinobatan Church has stood over the town and its inhabitants as a center of faith and home to the Our Lady of the Assumption. Despite the ravages of time, it has been rebuilt and restored by the townsfolk who hold it dear and close to their hearts as an irreplaceable legacy. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 25, 2012 Joroan and Nuestra Señora de Salvacion are inseparable. When we speak of Joroan, we speak of Nuesta Señora de Salvacion because the recorded history of the former is intertwined in the traditions of the Blessed Virgin. In fact, Joroan was known in Bicol because of her image and title as Nuestra Señora de Salvacion. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 25, 2012 Santiago City is Cagayan Valley's pioneer city. It ushered more development not only in Isabela but in the whole region. It motivated other towns to grasp for more progress and to uplift the people’s standard of living. The city is highly equipped with facilities in health, education and security, making it a first choice in terms of settlement. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 25, 2012 The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a church located in Zamboanga City, Philippines. It is the seat of the Archdiocese of Zamboanga. A new landmark of Zamboanga City completed in December 1999, it is perhaps the country's most modern cathedral and the only one with an elevator. » Read More
by Jane Dacumos on July 25, 2012 Zamboanga City is a highly-urbanized city in southernmost part of Zamboanga peninsula. Known for its Hispanic influences in its culture, it bears the nickname Ciudad Latina de Asia or “Asia's Latin City”. » Read More
by Jhaypee Guia on July 25, 2012 The Royal Fort of Our Virgin Lady of the Pillar of Zaragoza, commonly known as Fort Pilar, is a 17th century military defense fortress built by the Spanish colonial government in Zamboanga City, Philippines. The fort, which is now a regional museum of the National Museum of the Philippines, is the major landmark of Zamboanga City and a symbol of the city's cultural heritage. Outside the eastern wall is a Marian shrine dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar, the patroness of the city. » Read More
