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ALBAY
“A captivating beauty the world has known”
Brief History
Albay and its surrounding areas were known as Ibalon when Juan de Salcedo and 120 soldiers xplored it in 1573. Sawangan, a small settlement by a mangrove swamp, became a town called Albay bay (which means “by the bay”) in 1616. The town was first renamed Albay, then Legazpi, as Albay went on to refer to the province.
In 1846, the islands of Masbate, Ticao, and Burias were separated from Albay to form the comandancia of Masbate. Albay was then divided into four districts: Iraya, Cordillera or Tobacco, Sorsogon, and Catanduanes. 1n 1894, Sorsogon became a separate province and Catanduanes in 1945. The province of albay itself was created on March 10, 1917.
In 1649, the natives rebelled against their recruitment to Cavite to build galleons. In 1814, Mayon Volcano erupted, killing 1,200 people and burying the town of Cagsawa. During the early 19th century, abaca hemp for shipping rope became source of wealth.
In 1942, the Japanese Imperial Forces invaded and entered Albay.
In 1945, Filipino and American troops with Bicolano guerillas fought against the Japanese and liberated Albay during World War II.
Profile
Geography
Located between the provinces of Camarines Sur on the north and Sorsogon on the south. It is bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the northeast by the Lagonoy gulf, and on the west and southwest by the Burias Pass. The islands in the north under the jurisdiction of the province are Rapu-Rapu, Batan, Cagraray and San Miguel.
Area
It has a total land area of 2,552.6 square kilometers, which makes it the 26th smallest province.
Political Subdivision
Composed of fifteen (15) municipalities and three (3) cities, Albay has three (3) congressional districts. Legazpi City is the capital of the province.
CITIES/MUNICIPALITIES1st District 2nd District 3rd DistrictTabaco City Legazpi City Ligao City
Bacacay Camalig GuinobatanMalinao Daraga Jovellar
Sto. Domingo Manito LibonTiwi Rapu-Rapu Oas
PioduranPolangui
Population
Based on the August 2007 census, the province has a total population of 1,187,185.
Language/Dialect
Bikol is the primary language spoken in Albay, being part of the Bicol Region. There are other dialects spoken in the province, however, such as Bicolano Viejo, Daragueño, Legazpeño or Albayanon, Oasnon and others. Majority of the inhabitants also understand Tagalog and English.
Topography
The province is generally mountainous with scattered fertile plains and valleys. Mayon Volcano, standing at around 2,462 meters, is the most famous landform in Albay, and in the whole of Bicol. This active volcano is nearly perfectly-shaped and is considered by many to be more beautiful than Mt. Fuji in Japan. Other mountains in the province are Catburawan, Masaraga, Malinao, and Pantao.
Climate
The climate in Albay is generally mild with no specific extreme seasons. The frequency of the tropical storms in the entire region is between 16 to 19 percent.
Economy
Traditional IndustriesAgriculture is the main industry,
which produces such crops as coconut, rice, sugar, pilinut and abacá. The manufacture of abaca products such as Manila hemp, hats, bags, mats, and slippers is one of the main sources of income in the rural areas.
Heavy Manufacturing IndustriesBicol’s largest industrial sites
are located in Albay: Tiwi and Manito boast geothermal energy plants. Camalig has the Goodfound Cement Factory; Legazpi City has Legazpi Oil Company and two other large oil milling plants, making Albay a top foreign currency earner in this part of Luzon.
Transportation and Connectivity
Albay is also the region’s principal trans-shipment point with Tabaco, Legazpi and Pioduran Ports.
Legazpi City is has its own domestic airport which hopes to serve international flights in the near future. Legazpi Airport serves as Bicol’s gateway to Manila and the Visayas.
How to Get There
By Air
CEBU PACIFIC AIRWAYSAirline Operations Center BuildingManila Domestic Airport, Pasay City 1301Tel Nos: (632) 702-0888 (Hotline) / 802-7000
Flight Operation: (632) 851-9185
T3 Sales OfficeLevel 3, Departure HallNAIA Terminal 3, Andrews Ave., Pasay City
Robinson’s GalleriaWest Lane, Level 1, Ortigas Ave., Pasay City
Robinson’s Place ManilaBeside Adriatico entrance(In front of Malate-Adriatico Grand Residences)
Express Ticket OfficeTerminal 1 – Manila Domestic Airport, Pasay City
Summit World ManilaLevel 5, SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City
Supersonic Services MakatiG/F, Collonade Residence, C. Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
Golden Ace ResourcesAirport Site, Legazpi CityTel No: (6352) 480-9667
The Hubs A.T.O – PolanguiBichara Commercial Complex, Basud, Polangui, AlbayTel Nos: (6352) 435-1122 / 212-6589Manila Line: (632) 697-3693Mobile: (63919) 578-1199
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
Golden Ace ResourcesAirport Site, Legazpi CityTel No. (6352) 480-9667
Golden Ace Resources CorporationCasablanca Hotel Peñaranda St., Legazpi City Tel No. (6352) 481-2328
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily
060010251215
072511501340
065511201310
081512451435
Cebu Airport Ticket OfficeMactan International AirportLapu-Lapu City 6016Business Hours: 1:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sun/Mon/Thu/FriBusiness Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tue/Wed/SatTel. No. (6332) 230-8888
Robinsons Place – CebuF. Ramos St., Cebu City
Business Hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Daily
Skyliner Services – Ayala CenterSouth Parking Area, Cebu CityTel No. (06334) 231-6808
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Cebu
Legazpi
Legazpi
Cebu
TU/TH/SA1310
1435
1415
1540
ZEST AIRWAYSTicket, Sales & Cargo CenterDomestic Road cor Andrews Avenue, Pasay CityTel No: (632) 853-1957Fax No: (632) 853-1958
Makati Ticket OfficePhilippine Business Bank Bldg., Yakal St., Makati CityTel No: (632) 888-2002Fax No: (632) 888-2003
Mall of Asia Ticket Office2nd Flr South Wing SM Mall of Asia, Pasay CityTel No: (632) 556-9590Fax No: (632) 556-9591
Express Ticketing OfficeDomestic Airport, Commissioner’s Area, Pasay CityDirect Line: (632) 852-4313Fax No: (632) 514-4311Cashiers’ Direct Line: (632) 854-5134
Cubao Ticketing OfficeUnit 38, Shopwise Bldg., Timesquare Ave., Cubao, Quezon CityTel No: (632) 913-4429Fax No: (632) 913-4416
Flight Operation: (632) 859-0993
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City Airport
Airport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
DailyMO/FR/SA
DailyMO/FR/SA
11400830
13151005
12350925
14101100
AIR PHILIPPINES Cubao Ticket OfficeUnit 2-A Opulent Bldg., Gen. Roxas St. Cor EDSATel No: (632) 913-6117Email: [email protected]
Domestic-Main Domestic Ticket OfficeDomestic Airport, Airport Road, Pasay CityTel Nos: (632) 851-7181 / 551-2180Fax No: (632) 551-7881Email: [email protected]
NAIA Terminal 3 Ticket CounterLevel 3, Departure Area, Andrews Avenue, Pasay CityTel Nos: (632) 551-7991 / 551-3046Fax No: (632) 851-5253
Makati Ticket OfficeG/F Charter House 114, Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati CityTel No: (632) 892-1459Fax No: (632) 892-2071Email: [email protected]
Manila Ticket OfficePadre Faura Center, Padre Faura St. cor M.H. del Pilar St., Ermita, ManilaTel Nos: (632) 524-0540-41
Fax No: (632) 524-0543Email: [email protected]
Flight Operation: (632) 852-8570Legazpi City Ticket OfficeCuakimta Commercial Corp., T. Cabilles St., Tabaco, AlbayTel No: (6352) 480-6855Fax No. (6352) 480-6055Email: [email protected]
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily0840
1010
0940
1110
PHILIPPINES AIRLINESManila Ticketing Office 540 P. Faura St., cor. Adriatico St., PAL Bldg., Ermita, Manila Tel. No. (632) 521-4512 Makati Ticketing Office Greenbelt Center, Legaspi St., MakatiTel. No. (632) 855-8888 (24-hr. res.) 855-9999 (Flt. Info)
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass Office
Peñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily0630
O800
0730
0900
*Rates and schedules are subject to change without prior notice
By Land
Major bus companies offering air-conditioned units ply the Manila to Bicol-Visayas-Mindanao route, passing through picturesque scenery via the Pan-Philippine Highway. Terminals are located at Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City; Pedro Gil St., Manila; and EDSA, Pasay City. PHILTRANCO SERVICE ENTERPRISES, INC.EDSA, Apelo Cruz St., Pasay CityTel. No. 851-3035 /851-8077 to 78Fax No. 851-0967 Along EDSA near Farmers MarketTel. No. 722-7567851-5420(Dispatcher)
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Pasay to
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM
12 hrs
Legazpi /Tabaco P1,100.00
AC w/CRP1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
8:45 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
GOLD LINES (OFFICE)11 Don Ramon St. Talayan Vill. Q.C.Tel. No. 712-2929Mr. William Ching Pasay TerminalTel. No. 851-9737 Ali Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, QCTel. No. 912-4559 / 467-2990Contact Person:Mr. William ChingTel. No. 517-2082
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubaoto
Legazpi
Cubaoto
Tabaco
P830.00 AC
P870.00 AC
Daily6:00 PM 12 hrs
CUL TRANSPORTAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1512
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Pasay to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CRP1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
12 hrs
AMIHAN BUS LINE, INC.Columbian Parts Depot Bldg.,2316 Aurora Blvd., Pasay City 1300Tel. No. 854-3735
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FREQUENCY TRAVEL
FARE TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CRP1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
12 hrs
CAGSAWA TRAVEL & TOURSAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1514 Padre Faura cor M. H. del Pilar, Ermita ManilaTel. No. 439-3787 or 525-9756
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi /Tabaco
Manila to
Legazpi
P800.00 BC
P850.00 RC
P920.00 EC
P850.00 RC
P920.00 EC
Daily8:00 AM4:30 PM
4:30 PM7:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
12 hrs
PEÑAFRANCIA TOURS & TRAVELAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1528 / 736-4101 to 02 Alabang, Muntinlupa CityTel. No. 480-2903 Legarda, Sampaloc, Manila(Garage Only)Tel. No. 736-4101 to 03Fax No. 736-4103
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi
P800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC
Daily8:00 AM
9:00 PM12 hrs
RAYMOND TRANSITNew York, EDSA, QCTel. No. 492-6964
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao To
Legazpi /Tabaco
P800.00 AC
Daily9:30 AM12:00 PM2:00 PM5:30 PM7:00 PM8:30 PM
11:30 PM
12 hrs
RSL Shopwise (formerly Rustan’s Supermarket), Cubao, QCTel. No. (632) 913-7127
Padre Faura cor M.H. Del Pilar, Ermita, ManilaTel. No. (632) 525-7077
Legazpi City TerminalTel No. (6352) 435-4713
Tabaco CityTel No. (6352) 487-5406
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao
To
Legazpi /Tabaco
P800.00 AC
Daily6:00 PM8:00 PM 12 hrs
By Sea
Several shipping lines have regular trips to and from Catanduanes through the Tabaco Port, Masbate via Pioduran Port, Bulan and Pilar Ports in Sorsogon, and Allen, Samar by Matnog Port also in Sorsogon.
SANTA CLARA SHIPPING CORPORATIONU-2701 Antel Global CenterDoña Julia Vargas Ave.Ortigas Center, Pasig CityTel Nos. (032) 232-0614 / 231-1002Fax no. (032) 232-0614Mobile No. 0917-7221151
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day Time
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 5:00 AM
Masbate City
Daily 8:50 AM
Masbate City
Daily 11:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 2:50 PM
Masbate City
Daily 2:00 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 5:50 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 4:00 PM
Masbate City
Daily 7:50 PM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of Accommodation
/ClassRateFrom To
Pioduran, Albay
Masbate City
Mabuhay (Aircon)Ordinary (Non-
Aircon)
P250.00
P200.00
Masbate City
Pioduran, Albay
PEÑAFRANCIA SHIPPING CORPORATION467 Juan Luna St., Plaza Lorenzo RuizBinondo, Manila
Pili, Camarines SurTel No. (054) 361-2938
Safety Management OfficeAllen, Northern SamarMobile No: 09177221151
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day TimeTabaco City Daily 6:30
AMVirac,
CatanduaneDaily 10:30
AM
sVirac,
Catanduanes
Daily 11:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 5:00 PM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of Accommodation
/ClassRateFrom To
Tabaco City Virac, Catanduanes
Mabuhay (Aircon)Ordinary (Non-Aircon)
P310.00P247.00
Virac, Catanduane
s
Tabaco City
REGINA SHIPPING LINES, INC.Capilihan, Virac, Catanduanes
Purok 5, San Joaquin RoadRawis, Legazpi City
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day TimeTabaco City Daily 4:30
AMSan Andres, Catanduanes
Daily 7:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 5:30 AM
San Andres, Catanduanes
Daily 8:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 7:00 AM
San Andres, Catanduanes
Daily 9:30 AM
Tabaco City Daily 12:00 NOON
San Andres, Catanduanes
Daily 2:30 AM
Tabaco City Daily 3:00 PM
San Andres, Catanduanes
Daily 5:00 AM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 8:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 10:30 AM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 9:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 11:30 AM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 10:30 AM
Tabaco City Daily 1:00 PM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 12:30 AM
Tabaco City Daily 3:00 PM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 3:30 PM
Tabaco City Daily 5:30 PM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 8:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 10:30 AM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of Accommodation
/ClassRateFrom To
Tabaco City San Andres, Catanduanes
Mabuhay (Aircon)Ordinary (Non-Aircon)
P300.00P230.00
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Tabaco City
MBca “MARJORIE”San Roque, Tabaco City
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day TimeTabaco City
Daily 1:00 PM
Tanglad, Rapu-
Daily 2:30 PM
Rapu, Albay
Nagcalsot, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Sitio Calpi,
Calanaga, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Calanaga, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
2:50 PM
3:35 PM
4:00 PM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of Accommodation /
ClassRateFrom To
Tabaco City
Tanglad, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P70.00
Nagcalsot, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P70.00
Sitio Calpi, Calanaga,
Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P70.00
Calanaga, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P70.00
MBca “ERZON”; MBca “ERZON-1”; MBca “ERZON-2”; MBca “ERZON-3”Legazpi Port AreaBrgy. Sabang Legazpi City
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day TimeLegazpi City
Daily 7:00 AM
Pob. Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Daily 9:30 AM
Legazpi City
Daily 12:30 AM
Carogcog. Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Malobago, Rapu-Rapu,
Daily 3:00 PM
3:30 PM
AlbayLegazpi City
Daily 7:00 AM
Caracaran, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Daily 8:30 AM
Legazpi City
daily 12:30 PM
Pob. Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Daily 2:30 PM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of Accommodation /
ClassRateFrom To
Legazpi City
Caracaran, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P80.00
Legazpi City
Pob. Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P140.00
Legazpi City
Carogcog, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Malobago, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P130.00
P150.00
MBca “MIKEE-SD”Sto. Niño, Bacon, Sorsogon
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day TimeSto. Niño,
Bacon, Sorsogo
n
Legazpi City
Daily
Daily
8:00 AM
1:30 PM
Legazpi City
Sto. Niño,
Bacon, Sorsogon
Daily
Daily
9:15 AM
2:45 PM
MBca “ALETH-2”; MBca “ALETH-3”; MBca “ALETH-4”Claveria, Masbate
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time
Port Day
Time
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 5:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 6:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 9:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 10:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 5:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 6:30 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 8:30 AM
Cawayan, Claveria, Masbate
Tues/Sat 8:30 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 10:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Tues/Sat 12:00 NN
Cawayan, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 2:00 PM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of
Accommodation /Class
RateFrom To
Claveria, Masbate
Pioduran, Albay
3rd Class P80.00
Pioduran, Albay
Claveria, Masbate
3rd Class P80.00
Cawayan, Claveria, Masbate
Pioduran, Albay
3rd Class P100.00
Pioduran, Albay
Cawayan, Claveria, Masbate
3rd Class P100.00
MB “SAN ISIDRO-2”; MB “SAN ISIDRO-3”; MB “SAN ISIDRO-4”Claveria, Masbate
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time
Port Day Time
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 5:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 6:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 8:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 9:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 10:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 10:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 11:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 8:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 9:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 9:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 10:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 11:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 12:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 5:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 7:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 8:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 9:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 10:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 3:00 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 4:00 PM
MB “BURIAS CHALLENGER-5”Pioduran, Albay
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time
Port Day Time
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 8:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 9:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 10:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 5:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 10:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 12:00 PM
San Ramon, Claveria, Masbate
Tues 7:00 AM
Pasig, Claveria, Masbate
Tues 8:00 AM
Pasig, Claveria, Masbate
Tues 8:30 AM
Mabiton, Claveria, Masbate
Tues 9:30 AM
Mabiton, Claveria, Masbate
Tues 10:00 AM
San Isidro,
Claveria, Masbate
Tues 10:30 AM
San Isidro,
Claveria, Masbate
Tues 11:00 AM
Masbate City
Tues 3:00 PM
Masbate City
Wed 6:30 AM
San Ramon, Claveria, Masbate
Wed 11:30 AM
San Ramon, Claveria, Masbate
Wed 12:30 PM
Malaking Ilog, San Pascual, Masbate
Wed 1:30 PM
Malaking Wed 2:00 San Wed 5:00
Ilog, San Pascual, Masbate
PM Francisco, Quezon, Claveria, Masbate
PM
San Francisco, Quezon, Claveria, Masbate
Sat 7:00 AM
Malaking Ilog, San Pascual, Masbate
Sat 10:00 AM
Malaking Ilog, San Pascual, Masbate
Sat 10:30 AM
San Ramon, Claveria, Masbate
Sat 11:30 AM
MB “BURIAS CHALLENGER-2” MB “BURIAS CHALLENGER-3”San Jacinto, Masbate
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day Time
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 5:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 7:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 12:30 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 2:00 PM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 5:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 8:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 9:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 10:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 12:00 NN
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 3:00 PM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 4:30 PM
MB “SHERLYN-P”Taguilid, Claveria, Masbate
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day Time
Tagulid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:00 AM
Tapayas, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:10 AM
Tapayas, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:30 AM
Taguilid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:40 PM
Taguilid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 7:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 8:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 11:30 AM
Taguilid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 1:00 PM
Tagulid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 1:30 PM
Tapayas, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 1:40 PM
Tapayas, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 2:00 PM
Taguilid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 2:10 PM
Getting Around
Buses, taxis, vans and jeepneys generally are the main mode of transportation in going to tourist destinations. For short distance trip, pedicabs and tricycles are also available for hire.
TAXI FARE RATES FOR BICOL REGION
Per Decision under Case No. 2010-0295 dated December 23, 2010
FLAGDOWN P40.00 First 500 metersSucceeding P3.50 per 300 metersWaiting Time P3.50 per 2 minutes
Effectivity: January 24, 2011
FAREDENO REGULAR STUDENTS/DISABLED/
SENIOR CITIZENS
PUB & MINI-BUS
MIN 1ST KMS RATE PER
SUCCEEDING KM
P8.50
P1.35
P6.80
P1.08
PUB AC & MINI-BUS
RATE PER KM P1.60 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
P1.28 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
FCE/GTE RATE PER KM P1.60 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
P1.28.00 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
PUJ MIN 1ST 4 KMS P8.00 P6.40
RATE PER SUCCEEDING
KM
P1.40 P1.12
FC-MC MIN 1ST 4 KMS P7.50 P6.00
RATE PER SUCCEEDING
KM
P1.40 P1.12
PER ORDER DATED JANUARY 31, 2011
Accommodations
Accredited Hotels
CASABLANCA HOTELMrs. Virna Lee-Rivera, Manager
HOTEL ST. ELLISMs. Liza Arbis, GM
Peñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-8334 to 38
Fax No. 480-8338Email: [email protected]
omWebsite: www.casablancahotel.c
om.phClassification: Standard
No. of Rooms: 27Rate: P1,700.00 – P3,600.00
Rizal St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-8088
Fax: (052) 480-1800Email:
Website: www.hotelstellis.com.p
hClassification: First
ClassNo. of Rooms: 40Rate: P5,200.00–
P10,200.00
JENNIFER’S KABABAYAN HOTEL, INC.
Ms. Leticia A. Lo, ManagerJ.Estevez St., Albay District,
Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-1086 Fax No. (052) 480-4804
Email: [email protected]: www.jennifers-
hotel.comClassification: Economy
No. of Rooms: 26Rate: P975.00 – P1,850.00
LA VENEZIA HOTEL AND SPA
Mr. Ian Varona, Manager
Renaissance Garden, F. Aquende Drive, Legazpi
CityTel. No. (052) 481-0888Fax No. (052) 481-0888
Email: [email protected]
hWebsite:
www.hotelvenezia.com.ph
Classification: StandardNo. of Rooms: 40Rate: P3,660.00 –
P6,710.00
MAGAYON HOTELMr. Benjamin Po, ManagerPeñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 480-7770Fax No. (052) 820-4174
Email: [email protected]: Economy
No. of Rooms: 63Rate: P200.00 – P1,850.00
LA PIAZZA HOTEL & CONVENTION
CENTERMs. Huey Silo, ManagerBrgy. 40, Tahao Road,
Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-7733
/ 480-3377Email:
Website: www.lapiazzahotel.com
No. of Rooms: 49Rate: P1,600.00 –
P4,150.00
Accredited Inns
GREAT PACIFIC INNMr. Nelson D. Ang
Rizal St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 820-6348
Email: [email protected]
Classification: Tourist InnNo. of Rooms: 44
Rate: P275.00 – P650.00
HCG RESIDENCE MANSION INN
Ms. Hannelle Goyena, Manager
HCG Bldg., Ziga Avenue, Tabaco City
Tel No. (052) 487-7156Email:
Classification: Tourist InnNo. of Rooms: 17
Rate: P875.00 – P2,690.00
LEGAZPI AIRPORT HOTEL (formerly GAZELLE HOMETEL
& RESTAURANT)Mr. Victor Daet, Manager
Brgy. 40, Cruzada, Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 481-0232Email:
LEGAZPI TOURIST INN Mr. Jose Saturnino Velasco,
Manager3/F V & O Bldg
Cor. Quezon Ave. & Lapu-Lapu Sts., Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 480-6147/ 820-4880
Email:
Classification: Tourist InnNo. of Rooms: 14
Rate: P900.00 – P3,000.00
Classification: Tourist InnNo. of Rooms: 24
Rate: P700.00 – P1,400.00
Accredited Resorts
DHIO ENDHEKA SPRING RESORT
Mr. Fresnido A. Gonzales, Manager
Crossing Mayon, Buang, Tabaco City
Mobile: 09178535514Email:
[email protected]: “A”No. of Rooms: 13
MISIBIS BAYMr. Ian Varona, ManagerSitio. Mosboron, Misibis,
Cagraray Island, Bacacay, Albay
Tel. No. (052) 487-1540
Mla. Booking Office: Unit 1108 Tektite West Tower, PSE Center, Ortigas, Pasig
CityTel. Nos. (02) 637-4959 /
632-7812 / 637-3340Website: www.misibis.com
No. of Rooms: 39
Non-Accredited Hotels
ALICIA HOTELMs. Antonette Guiterrez, GM
Capt. F. Aquende Dr., Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 481-0801/ 481-4808
Fax Nos: (052) 481-4444Email:
www.aliciahotel.com.phClassification: Standard
No. of Rooms: 32Rate: P1,950.00 – P3,689.50
CASABLANCA SUITESMr. Jerome Lee, ManagerBenny Imperial St., Brgy.
16 Kawit, East Washington Dr., Legazpi City
Tel Nos: (052) 481-0788 / 481-0789
No. of Rooms: 19Rate: P3,000 – P4,300.00
CASA EUGENIA HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Mr. Norberto San Pablo, Manager
Tagas, Tabaco, AlbayTel Nos: (052) 820-0425 / 257-
7426Fax No. (052) 830-1948Classification: Economy
No. of Rooms: 16
HOTEL VILLA ANGELINAMr. Diogenes Villa,
Manager32 Rosario St., Legazpi
CityTel No. (052) 480-6345
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.villaangelinahotel.co
mClassification: Economy
No. of rooms: 20Rate: P1,800.00 –
P3,500.00ELLIS ECO-TEL
Ms. Josie T. Mateo, OwnerBldg. 9 3rd & 4th Flrs.,
Emabarcadero de Legazpi, Victory Village, Legazpi City
Tel Nos: (052) 481-4088 / 435-4010
Email: [email protected]. of Rooms: 133
Rate: P1,000.00 – P1,400.00
LA ROCA VERANDA SUITE & RESTAURANTMr. Gene Carlo Cristobal,
ManagerLakandula Dr., Gogon,
Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-3247 /
481-9267No. of Rooms: 10Rate: P2,550.00 –
P3,450.00PEPPERLAND HOTEL
Ms. Sarah Sobremisana, Manager
Airport Site, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 481-8000Fax No. (052) 481-4428
Email:
TANCHULING HOTELMs. Rosalie Alintud,
ManagerImperial Subdivision,
Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-6003 /
480-6302 / 820-2912
Classification: StandardNo. of Rooms: 32
Rate: P2,240.00 – P5,000.00
Classification: EconomyNo. of Rooms: 30
Rate: P850. 00 – P1,500.00
VILLA AMADA HOTELMs. Ana Maria Aspe, Manager
Rizal St., Daraga, AlbayTel Nos: (052) 483-5243 / 483-
4251Fax No. (052) 483-5144Mobile: 0933-5360768
Email: [email protected]
No. of Rooms: 20Rate: P1,600.00 – P3,600.00
Non-Accredited Inns
ARIMBAY SHELL INNMs. Annamarie Ongjoco,
GMArimbay, Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 482-0387/435-0093
Fax No. (052) 482-0182No. of Rooms: 9
Rate: P1,100.00 – P2,000.00
CLIFFSTONE INNMs. Aline Paloma, Manager
Lidong, Sto. Domingo, AlbayTel. No. NONE
Mobile No. 0919-2854306No. of Rooms: 5
DIVINE TOURIST INNMr. Rolan Benig, ManagerA Luna St. Divino Rostro,
Tabaco, AlbayTel. No. (052) 830-1180/
830-0330No. of Rooms: 5
DREAMS INN & CAFÉF. Imperial St., Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 820-0885Email: [email protected]
Website: http://dreamsinncafe.blogspot.
com/No. of Rooms: 38
Rate: P250.00 – P1,000.00
GARDENIA HOTELMr. Herbert Abraham,
ManagerRiosa St., Tabaco city
Tel. No. (052) 487-8019No. of Rooms: 29
GOLDCREST INNMr. Dan Gerald Pinpin,
ManagerPag-Asa, San Roque, Daraga,
AlbayTel. Nol. (052) 824-1017
No. of Rooms: 13Rate: P260.00 – P360.00
HOTEL REXMs. Margarita Los Baños,
ManagerPeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-5489 /
820-4613Email:
hotelrex@luislosbaños.comNo. of Rooms: 21
Rate: P775.00 – P875.00
ISSSHKO INNMs. Marissa Robles, Manager
Maroroy, Daraga, AlbayTel. No. (052) 435-2659
No. of Rooms: 8Rate: P900.00
L & E HotelMr. Joseph Luz, Manager
San Jose St., Brgy., Dunao Ligao City
Tel. No. (052) 837-7206Mobile No. 0920-3529257
No. Of Rooms: 5
MAEVIN’S INNMs. Claudine Lao, ManagerGen. Luna St., Tabaco City
Tel. No. (052) 487-5562No. of Rooms: 10
NEUHAUS TOURIST INNMr. Albert Tison, ManagerMagayon Drive, Daraga,
AlbayTel. No. (052) 481-9118 /
(052) 821-1888No. of Rooms: 43
ROSEWOOD INNMr. Arnulfo Perete
Bañag, Daraga, AlbayTel. No. (052) 247-7611
No. of Rooms: 30
SALVADOR MANOR DE SAMBITAN TOURIST INN
LEGAZPI TOURIST INNMr. Salvador Abainza,
Manager#153 Washington Drive,
Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-2330
Email: marianoorielmaddela@gm
ail.comNo. of Rooms: 10
Rate: P600.00 – P1,100.00
Ms. Donna Sambitan, ManagerDiversion Rd., Ligao CityTel. No. (052) 837-7430
No. of Rooms: 18
SAMPAGUITA TOURIST INN
Ms. Abella Dacudao, Manager
Rizal St. Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-1869
No. of Rooms: 145Rate: P850.00 – P1,500.00
SILVER CREST INNMr. Jose Walfrido Pinpin
San Lorenzo, Tabaco CityTel. No. (052) 830-2715
No. of Rooms: 11
TAGO INNMr. Noel L. Que, Manager
Salvacion, Tabaco CityTel. No. (052) 830-1175
No. of Rooms: 14
VINE INN CAFÉMr. Renato Carillo, Manager481 Peñaranda St., Legazpi
CityTel. No. (052) 480-8041 / 214-
3029No. of Rooms: 23
WASHINGTON EXECUTIVE INN
Capt. Aquede St., Albay District, LegazpiCity
Tel. No. (052) 443-47
XANDRA HOTELMs. Conchita Guevarra
Penaranda St. Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 481-3309
No. of Rooms: 55Rate: P225.00 – P600.00
Non-Accredited Pension House
ARVIC PENSIONMr. Arnulfo Perete, ManagerSan Roque, Daraga, Albay
Tel No. (052) 247-7611No. of Rooms: 26
GUILLERMO’S PENSION HOUSE
Mr. Joaquin C. GuillermoKarangahan Blvd., Tabaco
CityTel. No. (052) 830-2364
No. of Rooms: 6
LEGAZPI PENSIONMs. Virna Lee RiveraRawis, Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 231-33c/o Casablanca Hotel
No. of Rooms: 10
LIGAO PENSION HOUSEMr. Jun Manlangit, Manager
Sta. Cruz, Ligao CityNo. of Rooms: 15
PENSION LODGING HOUSE
Ms. Sheila Rañosa, ManagerMagurang, Polangui, Albay
Mobile: 486-2018No. of Rooms: 7
PENSIONE JARDIN (formerly MARBELLA
PENSION HOUSE)Mr. Wilfred Marbella,
ManagerDoña Maria Subdivision,
Tagas, Daraga, AlbayTel No. (052) 483-2466
Email: [email protected]
No. of Rooms: 10Rate: P500.00 – P620.00
RAWIS PENSION HOUSEMr. Pablo Pinpin, Manager
Rawis Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 821-1102
No. of Rooms: 14
TWINS PENSION HOUSELuna St., Tabaco, AlbayTel. No. (052) 837-0049
VILLA ANGELINAMr. Diogenes Villa, ManagerLidong, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Mobile: 0948-6389470
VILLA CONSUELOMr. Reynaldo Ang, Manager
Bonot, Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 230-91 / 830-
No. of Rooms: 9 3813No. of Rooms: 12
VISTA AL MAYON PENSIONNE
Mr. Michael James LocsinF. Aquende Drive, Legazpi
CityTel. No. (052) 820-5814
Mobile No. 0910-6875337Email:
[email protected]. of Rooms: 25
Rate: P1,450.00 – P2,000.00
Non-Accredited Lodging House
BICOLANDIA TOURIST LODGE
Mr. Alfonso Zamora882 Kimantong, Daraga,
AlbayTel. No. (052) 435-0585
No. of Rooms: 9Rate: P300.00
COCON MOTORLODGEMs. Bernardette Silo,
ManagerUbaliw, Polangui, AlbayTel No. (052) 486-1188
No. of Rooms: 8
JR LODGING HOUSEMs. Rosita Boringo, Manager
Binanuahan, Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-5261
No. Of Rooms: 8Rate:
KAPISTAHAN RESTAURANT & LODGINGMr. Elmer Nuyda, ManagerSalugan, Camalig, AlbayMobile: 0915-9740627
No. of Rooms: 15
KIMANTONG LODGEMr. Victor Perete, ManagerKimantong, Daraga, Albay
No. of Rooms: 15
KING ARTHUR MOTOR LODGE INN
Mr. Arthur Jimenez, ManagerBogtong Road, Bonot,
Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-8984
No. of Rooms: 15Rate: P800.00 – P1,100.00
KING’S LODGEPenarada St., Legazpi City
Tel. No. NONENo. of Rooms: 9
K-TZUR MOTOR LODGEMr. Edilberto Monreal,
ManagerMalabog, Daraga, AlbayTel No. (052) 824-0464
No. of Rooms: 9
LA VILLA CORAZON BLANCA LODGE
Rizal St., Daraga, AlbayTel. No. (052) 46113
LC CITY TRAVELODGEMs. Ma. Ronita Pinpin,
ManagerDunao, Ligao CityNo. of Rooms: 17
LITA’S LODGING HOUSEMr. Antonio E. Montalban,
ManagerAlbay District, Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 481-1123Email:
No. of Rooms: 20Rate: P250.00 – P850.00
NUEVA VILLA HOME LODGE & CONFERENCE
CENTERMr. Renato Villanueva
Balading, Pawa, Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 820-0880
No. of Rooms: 4
REYNALDO’S LODGEMs. Cecilia Manuel
Washington Drive, Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 481-0290No. of Rooms: 20
Email: [email protected]: P800.00 – P1,500.00
RMA LODGING HOUSEMs. Teresita Acosta,
ManagerMalabog, Daraga, AlbayTel No. (052) 821-2046
No. of Rooms: 10Rate: P850.00
RR LODGING HOUSEMs. Arceli Samson, Manager
Ubaliw, Polangui, AlbayMobile: 0928-9485677
No. of Rooms: 14
SEAOIL TRAVEL LODGEMr. Pablo Pinpin, Manager
Kinale, Polangui, AlbayMobile: 0909-2262060
No. of Rooms: 11
SHIRMAN LODGEPeñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052)214-5291No. of Rooms: 33
Non-Accredited Resorts
AMATER SPRING RESORTMr. Amado Caño, ManagerTanawan, Malinao, AlbayMobile No. 0921-3218337
No. of Rooms: 8Facilities: Open Shed Private T&B,
common toilet parking lot, open sheds, swimming pool
BEN’S SPRING RESORT
Mr. Benjamin Mayor, Manager
Tagas, Daraga, AlbayTel No. (052) 437-
3774Mobile: 0919-
4924852No. of Rooms: 2Rate: P1,500.00
CAGSAWA PARK & RESORTLGU - Daraga
Busay, Daraga, AlbayTel. No. (052) 435-0585
No. of Rooms: 2Rate: P450.00 – P700.00
CAPTAIN MIKE’S BEACH RESORTMr. Michael Ong,
ManagerCalayucay, Sto. Domingo, AlbayMobile: 0910-
7797398No. of Rooms: 9
CASA BASILISA GARDEN RESORT
Mr. Fred Peñaflor, ManagerDiversion Road., San Rafael,
Guinobatan, AlbayTel. No. (052) 838-0620
No. of Rooms: 8
COASTAL VIEW BEACH RESORT (formerly Black
Sands)Calayucay, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Tel. No. (052) 437-8170
Mobile Nos: 0939-6347438/ o032-
1196016No. of Rooms: 50
COCO FARM COOLMs. Carmen Suruiz, Manager
Brgy. Batang, Ligao CityTel. No. (052) 437-7517
Mobile No. 0928-9443570 / 0921-7414597
No. of Rooms: 6
EL CARLO’S RESORT
Ms. Lourdes Serrano, Manager
Busay, Daraga, AlbayMobile: 0917-
4155901No. of Rooms: 5
HIGHLANDERS WATERING HOLE RESORT
Ms. Alma SantayanaBrgy. Maynaga, Polangui, Albay
Tel. No. NONEMobile No. 0917-8755740
Website: www.hwhr.multiply.comNo. of Rooms: 7
J & D BEACH HOUSEMs. Nenita de la Cruz,
ManagerCalayucay, Sto. Domingo, AlbayMobile: 0920-
5554117No. of Rooms: 3
LA ‘OPING RESORTMr. Diomedes Samar, Manager
Gabon, Polangui, AlbayMobile: 0912-5351135
No. of Rooms: 6
LAS AGUAS BEACH RESORT (formerly
SARUNG BANGI BEACH RESORT)Mr. Mark Aguas,
ManagerSan Vicente St., Sto.
Domingo, Albay
Mobile No. 0907-3178402
No. of Rooms: 6
MAHARLIKA GARDEN RESORTMr. Rudy Monreal, Manager
Purok 3, Busay, Daraga, AlbayTel No. 483-5863No. of Rooms: 4
MENDOZA BEACH RESORT
Ms. Sonia Mendoza, Manager
Baño, Tiwi, AlbayTel. No. (052) 488-
5096No. of Rooms: 20
MANHATTAN BEACH RESORTMs. Zeny Balderrama, ManagerCalayukay, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Tel. No. (052) 481-9524Mobile No. 0928-2308096
Website: http://
www.manhattanbeachresortphils.com
No. of Rooms: 21Rate: P1,250.00 – P4,800.00
MARAHII BEACH RESORT
Mr. Alfonso Zamora, Manager
Igang, Bacacay, AlbayTel. No. NONE
No. of Rooms: 10
MATTS BEACH RESORTMs. Lourdes Brusola, Manager
Calayucay, Sto. Domingo, AlbayTel. No. (052) 258-7162
No. of Rooms: 7
MAYON SPRING RESORT
Ms. Fely Acosta, Manager
San Isidro, Sto. Domingo Albay
Tel. No. (052) 481-0224/25
Mobile No. 0918-6784775
No. of Rooms: 12
MENDOZA BEACH RESORTMr. Fortunato Mendoza, Manager
Bano, Tiwi, AlbayTel. No. (052) 488-5090
No. of Rooms: 20Rate: P600.00 – P1,000.00
MICHAIANGELLUS BEACH RESORT
Mr. Jose Braga, Manager
Mora St., Bacacay, Albay
Tel. No. (052) 558-3202
No. of Rooms: 3
OCEAN VIEW RESORT (formerly Black Sands Beach Resort)Ms. Analee Veras, Owner
Calayucay, Sto. Domingo, AlbayMobile: 0908-8734137
No. of Rooms: 50Rate: P1, 800.00 – P3, 500.00
OH LA LA PARADISE SPRING RESORTMr. Gabriel Yap,
ManagerMuladbucad
Grande, Guinobatan, Albay
Mobile No. 0918-5243034Website:
www.ohlalaparadise.p h No. of Rooms: 20Rate: P600.00 –
P3,500.00
PUERTO VISTA RESORTMs. Imelda Romero, ManagerDel Rosario St., Sto. Domingo
Tel. No. (052) 258-7317Mobile No. 0918-6939765
No. Of Rooms: 20
PURESPRING RESORT
Panaan, Camalig, Albay
Mobile No. 0927-7797946
REYES BEACH RESORTMr. Gabriel Reyes, Manager
Calayukay, Sto. Domingo, AlbayTel. No. (052) 258-7162Mobile: 0921-4037255
No. of Rooms: 11
SAGURONG MINERAL SPRING
RESORTGuinobatan, AlbayTel. No. (052) 838
0080
SALOKOT BEACH RESORT SIRANGAN BEACH
Ms. Julia Morin, ManagerCalayukay, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Tel No: (052) 435-4570No. of Rooms: 14
Rate: P390.00 – P500.00
RESORTMs. Adrianola Mata,
ManagerCalayukay, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Tel. No. (052) 435-0198
Cel. No. 0917-4232667
No. of Rooms: 8
TIWI SPRING RESORT (formerly TIWI HOT SPRINGS RESORT)Mrs. Evelyn Saenz, Manager
Baño, Tiwi, AlbayTel. No. (052) 488-5048/ 488-5326
Email: [email protected]. of Rooms: 17
Rate: P400.00 – P1,500.00
TWIN PEAK’S FARM RESORT
Mr. Teoderico Residilla, ManagerBatang, Ligao City
Email: mench_residilla@yah
oo.comNo. of Rooms:5
VIENTO DE MAR RESORTMrs. Carmen G. Calleja, Manager
Sogod, Bacacay, AlbayTel. No. (052) 480-2266
Email: [email protected]: www.bicoladventure.com
No. of Rooms: 11Rate: P500.00 – P2,250.00
VILLA JESUSA RESORT CO.
Ms. Jesusa Matamorosa,
ManagerTagas, Daraga, Albay
Tel No. (052) 435-3755
No. of Rooms: 4Rate: P1, 200.00 – P1,
900.00WHITE ROCK ( OCEAN VIEW)
Ms. Gemma Perpetua, ManagerCalayukay, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Mobile: 0920-3804442No. of Rooms: 3
Non-Accredited Dormitories / Boarding Houses / Homestays
BACMAN STAFFHOUSEEnergy Development Corporation
Palayangbayan, Manito, AlbayMobile: 0917-8580315
No. of Rooms: 22
BACMAN JR. STAFFHOUSE
Energy Development Corporation
Palayangbayan, Manito, AlbayMobile: 0917-
8580315No. of Rooms: 18
CARLOS HOMETEL BED & BREAKFAST
Mr. Francis Carlos Cristobal, ManagerRawis St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 482-0738
No. of Rooms: 13Rate: P750.00 – P1,350.00
CAROLYN “A” Resort
Mr. Celso Aytona, Manager
Zone 6, San Roque, Tabaco City
Tel. No. (052) 830-0169
No. of Rooms: 10
CATALINA BOARDING HOUSERizal St., Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 480-7841
COCON APARTELMs. Bernardette Silo, Manager
Ubaliw, Polangui, Albay
Tel No. (052) 486-1188
No. of Rooms: 3CORNER PLACE HOMETELMr. Roger O. Vibal, Manager
Barriada, Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-5821
No. of Rooms: 34
COSTA PALMERAMs. Charito Estillomo
Calayucay, Sto. Domingo, Albay
Rate: P1, 000.00 – P1,200.00 Tel. No. (052) 435-5852
Mobile No. 0918-9098838
HARJEN’S PLACETiwi, Albay
Tel. No. 0912-7887009Email:
http://www.harjensplace.multiply.com
HAUZMATE 1Mr. Mariano
Balleda, ManagerDiversion Road, Sto. Domingo,
AlbayMobile: 0923-
3359126No. of Rooms: 3
IBALON TRAVELERS HOSTELMr. Eric Brizuela, ManagerBDB Bldg., 201 J.P. Rizal St.
Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 820-3333
No. of Rooms: 11
JFJ APARTELLEMr. Julio Sy,
ManagerMagurang,
Polangui, AlbayTel No. (052) 837-
7430No. of Rooms: 11
MANITO GUEST HOUSELGU – Manito
Municipal Hall Compound, Manito, Albay
Mobile: 0920-8339227No. of Rooms: 4
MARVISTA COURT & RECREATIONMr. Domingo C. Brito, ManagerPoblete St., P-4,
San Lorenzo,Tabaco City
Tel. No. (052) 830-1759
Mobile. 0920-7834016
No. of Rooms: 7
MAYON GREENFIELDMr. Ramon Candaza
Lidong, Sto. Domingo, AlbayMobile: 0999-7816839
No. of Rooms:
NENEE’S APARTEL
Ms. Soledad Requinala, Manager
Magurang, Polangui, AlbayMobile: 0919-
8755740No. of Rooms: 5
REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL LEARNING CENTER
(RELC-DECS)Ms. Zeny Arjona
Regional Center Site, Rawis., Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 482-0746No. of Rooms: 12
Rate: P225.00/head
TROPICAL TOURS APARTELLEMr. Benjamin
Santiago, ManagerDelta Subd., Pag-Asa St., Legazpi
CityTel. No. (052) 482-0463 / 820-3663No. of Rooms: 6Rate: P750.00 –
P1,250.00
Food and Beverages
Accredited Restaurants/Fastfoods
Balay Suanoy Cafẻ and Catering Services
Mr. Oscar D. Destacamento, Manager
San Roque, Daraga, AlbayTel No. (052) 486-4852
Email: [email protected]
Biggs Diner-DaragaMs. Daisy Tan-Uy,
ManagerRizal St., cor Lotivio St.,
Daraga, AlbayTel No. (052) 435-268
Telefax: (052) 483-8383Email:
[email protected] International Cuisine Kanzo Hall and
Mr. Antonio Mirabel, Jr., ManagerCapitol Annex Bldg., Brgy.16, Old
Albay, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 480-4228Telefax: (052) 483-4228
Email: [email protected]
m
RestaurantMs. Maria Aleli Saw,
Manager2/F Kanzo Bldg.,
Peñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 480-7055Email:
7 Degrees House of Asian and Native Cuisine
Ms. Joevi Valenzuela, ManagerCabangan, Legazpi City
Tel Nos. (052) 437-8728 / 483-4171
Email: [email protected]
Travel Trade
Accredited Tour OperatorsBicol Adventures & Tours
Ms. Lovely P. Mendevil, Manager
2/F V & O Bldg., Quezon Ave., Dinagaan, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 480-2266
Email: [email protected]
Human Explore Travel & Tours
Ms. Ruchine N. Ching, GM2/F Achacon Bldg., 658 Rizal St., Legazpi City
Telefax: (052) 480-1203Mobile Nos:
09209523436/09228836123
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
On Trail Adventure Travel & Tours
Mr. Kray Cielo, GMBichara Commercial Complex,
Basud, Polangui, AlbayTel No. (052) 486-1265
Email:[email protected]
Website: www.ontrailadventure.com
Perfect Cone Travels and Consultancy
Mr. Antonio de Jesus Lugo, GM
43 Arellano St., Tabaco, Albay
Tel No. (052) 4874002 Email:
www.perfectcone.redp
Roam International Travel & Tours
Ms. Mary Margaret R. Macasinag, GM
Rm 203 PVLB Bldg., Peñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 480-5913Fax: (052) 820-4885
Email: [email protected]
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Royal Quest Tours & Digital Video
Production, Inc.Ms. Nora M. Paraguya, GMRm. 2A-1 3/F Diabetes One
Stop Shop Center Bldg., Landco Business Center
Park, F. Imperial St., Brgy Bitano, Legazpi City
Telefax: (052)821-1272Tel No. (042) 481-5566
Mobile No. 09152097110Email:
www.royalquesttours.com
Verdana Travel & ToursMs. Joyce B. Besana, GMRm. 6-302 PVLB Bldg.,
Peñaranda St., Legazpi CityTelefax: (052) 480-VISA (8472) / (052) 480-TOUR
(8687)Email:
Website: [email protected]
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111 Tours & TravelMr. Danilo Belmes, GM
Rawis, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 482-0050
Mobile No. 09189469270Email:
Accredited Tourist OperatorsBENMART Transport
ExpressEngr. Benito A. Pardines,
Owner/Operator056 Ibarra St., Brgy. Sagmin,
Old Albay, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 481-1592Mobile: 09178398877/
09165935875 / 09062912183
Mountain GuidesBayron B. Cepria
Mayon Guides Assn., Inc.Mobile No. 0929-4657529
Email: [email protected]
Bienvenido G. GutierrezMayon Guides Assn., Inc.Mobile No. 0910-2698667
Email: [email protected]
George CordovillaMayon Guides Assn., Inc.Mobile No. 0915-4224508
Lorenzo FernandezMayon Guides Assn., Inc.Mobile No. 0916-5864102
Tourist Attractions
Historical
LIBERTY BELL – A bronze bell installed in 1945 by the American liberation forces located in Peñaranda Park along Rizal Street. It is enclosed with a dome-shaped concrete structure with this inscription. “Whenever oppression knocks at your door, feel free to ring this bell.”
JOSE MA. PEÑARANDA MONUMENT – A monument built as a tribute to the late Jose Ma. Peñaranda who served as Governor of Albay from 1834-1843 located at Peñaranda Park along Rizal Street.
CAGSAWA RUINS – A lavish church during the Spanish era that was buried during the worst eruption in February 1, 1814. Today, only the belfry remains as a mute testimony of
Mayon’s upredictable fury and devastating strength. The Cagsawa Ruins Park affords tourists an unhampered view of Mayon Volcano. The young park tour guides also bring more fun to the sightseeing experience. Directions: From Legazpi City, ride a jeep marked with the destinations: Malabog, Guinobatan or Camalig. Ask the driver to drop you off at the road side going to the park. LEGAZPI CITY MUSEUM – Housed at the second floor of the City Hall Annex Building, the city museum has historical and archaeological displays and memorabilia of the city’s gentry. It also serves as an art gallery.
BAHAY NA BATO – A Spanish-era structure which used to be Smith Bell and Company, an import-export firm dealing in abaca whose origins dated from 1868. Later this architectural wonder was bought by a gifted lyric-poet, Angela Manalang-Gloria, born in Pampanga and chose to live in her last day in this house.
HEADLESS MONUMENT – Located within the Legazpi City Post Office Compound at Barangay Lapu-Lapu, this monument was constructed as a dedication to the unknown heroes who died and shed their blood during the Japanese military occupation of Legazpi City. It stands today as a vivid reminder of the bloody struggles by the brave Bicolano soldiers and civilians against the Japanese invaders. LEGAZPI HEROE’S MEMORIAL PYLON – A 16-meter high pylon in the commercial district of Legazpi. It is located at the junction of Rizal Street and Quezon Avenue in Legazpi Port District.
JAPANESE TUNNEL – A 40-meter long L-shaped and seven-foot deep tunnel used by the Japanese forces as an arsenal during the 2nd World War. It is located at Barangay EM’s Barrio South in Albay District. GEN. JOSE IGNACIO PAUA – This small park located in Barangay Bañadero features a monument of the late General Paua, concrete benches and a waiting shed. This is also planted with different kinds of shrubs and flowering plants. Its triangular shape is formed by the converging streets of Rizal, Bañadero and E. Jacinto.
Cultural
PILGRIMAGE TO JOROAN - Every third Saturday of August in the small Barangay of Joroan in Tiwi, thousands of devotees flock here to pay homage to the miraculous Image of Nuestra Señora de Salvacion (Our Lady of Salvation), the patroness of Albay. It is highlighted by a maritime
procession after a mass at Joroan Church. The Image is carried by the men folks down to the beach where a large and well-decorated trawl boat is docked. An entourage of decorated pump boats followed carrying the pilgrims and devotees to the shores and village at Sogod where a concelebrated mass is held again. An amazing mass of people, all pilgrims and devotees coming from the different places of the country join the first group of pilgrims who finished the maritime procession.
OUR LADY OF THE GATE CHURCH – Daraga – After 232 years, the Daraga Church remains a reflection of fine art with its heavy baroque design mixed with renaissance gothic noticeable in its façade giving it a special distinction from all the other churches.
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA CHURCH – Tabaco City – Declared as National Cultural treasure, the church has a rare floor plan and borne with strong stonewalls. These and more architectural heritage treasures await the art enthusiasts. Natural
Photo courtesy of Cham Zuñiga
MAYON VOLCANO – The stratovolcano known for its almost perfect symmetrical triangle shape. It stands majestically at 8,077.427’ feet in height above sea level. From the broad base, it is about 10 kms. in radius. The crater is 2,462 meters above sea level. Base circumference is 62.8 km (40 ml) and with a diameter of 0.5 kms. The upper slopes of the Mayon are steep, reaching up to 40 degrees in angle.
One of the most active volcanoes in the country. Recorded 64 eruptions since its first documented activity in 1616. Eruption in February 01, 1814 killing 1,200 people and destroying the Cagsawa church was one of the deadliest recorded eruptions in the world. It is commonly referred to as one of the natural wonders of the world. It has a notched rim where a pool of boiling lava can be found. Sulfuric steams and gases continually emit from the crater. Its name was derived from the word “magayon”, meaning beautiful. Its name has been regarded as the symbol not only of Albay but also of the Philippines. Since its first recorded eruption of 1616, Mount Mayon has about 40 recorded eruptions and the worst was on February 1, 1814 which buried the settlements of Cagsawa and Budiao in the town of Daraga. The eruption was on February 2, 1993 killed at least seventy-three people.
CAGSAWA RUINS - Originally, the word Cagsawa was derived from KAG which means “owner or who does” and SAWA which means a “phyton”, suggesting literally to mean “one who collects snakes” or a “snake charmer”, a very popular attraction in India. It may also mean “excesses” from the local dialect SAWA (with accent at the last syllable) which means “too much”.
Photo courtesy of Cham Zuñiga
LIGÑON HILL – A place good for hiking, climbing, zip line, rapelling and lava watching. It offers a 360 degree-view of the Mayon Volcano and a very good view of the city as well, especially at night. Visitors are encouraged to walk from the foot to the top of the hill. Travel Time: 3-minute drive from the airport.
KAPUNTUKAN HILL - Described as a “sleeping lion” because of its contour and shape, it is barely a kilometer away from the Legazpi pier, passing through the populous Victory Village. Up the hill, one will have a wider view of the whole city of Legazpi and its neighboring municipalities on the north and Manito and the island of Rapu-Rapu in the south. The hill is commonly used as the strategic base by professional photographers and photo enthusiasts, who would like to
have a panoramic shot of Mayon Volcano by day or night.
KAWA-KAWA HILL – In Ligao, one should head to Tuburan village and hike up the hill without a hilltop, the natural marvel known as kawa-kawa a local word meaning cauldron. Kawa-kawa is a hill with a crater shaped depression on its top. From an elevation of 236 meters, one can view the entire city proper below and all its surroundings. Sunrise and sunsets are spectacular. Almost every day one can experience the beautiful multitude of changing colors during sunset. Visitors who trekked the hill experience a feeling of cleansing, both in breathing the clean air and feeling a sense of serenity. For details: www.kawakawa.com.ph
HOYOP-HOYOPAN CAVE - The name really means “Cave of the Bats.” There is a grotto-like formation inside which astounds visitors. It is found in Camalig. Legend says that the cave was a primitive habitat of the early Bicolano natives and was made as burial site. It could easily be reached by any type of vehicle. Hundreds of visitors come to this place and explore the various natural formations inside. It remains as the most popular cave in the province of Albay. CALABIDONGAN CAVE - It is found in Camalig. Close to Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave but visitors have to trek to reach it, passing brooks and a wide river under lush surroundings and over green pasture lands. One must be ready to get completely wet in exploring the cave. The most hazardous is the entrance called “lizard’s gate” where one has to swim across a seven feet long lagoon. MINAROSO CAVES - This rarely explored natural cavern is situated close to the sea. It is a haven of seabirds and swallows. The cave is located in Villahermosa, a barangay in Batan Island, part of the island of Rapu-Rapu on the northeastern part. Historically, it is believed as burial site of ancient Bicolanos.
POTOTAN CAVE – A 4-hour spelunking adventure site, about 10 feet above the beach line. Its cave entrance is shaped like a yawning mouth, about 30 ft. high and 20 ft. wide. Once inside, an underground river that spans 12 ft. high calmly flows into different chambers and passageways. Stalactites and stalagmites of various shapes and contours are crvd on craggy walls.
CAGBULALACAO CAVE – The cave was a stone-tool jar site that yielded stone axes, stone gauges, glass earrings, potteries and jar burials attributed to the late Neolithic period.
BUSAY FALLS - Located in Malilipot, Albay. It is considered as one of the highest waterfalls in the country because of its seven-tiered cascading white foam. It is estimated to have a vital height of 800 feet from the
top. The first catch basin would be a nice place to bath but other catch basins are formed above where hundreds of bathers can privately refresh themselves from the scorching heat of summer. It is accessible only by foot trail.
KARANGAHAN FALLS - Located in Banquerohan, Legazpi City, its clear waterfalls voluminously flow from the mountainside on to a deep catch basin where one can enjoy swimming. Very accessible by any type of motorized vehicle but another few meters walk from the highway. PALALE FALLS – The waterfalls In Malinao has always been suspected as the cause of many disastrous floods. But during good weather, it is a splendid venue for picnics, trekking and swimming. Because of its lush environment, visitors are lured to explore deeper into the rocky trails. The falls is accessible by foot.
VERA FALLS – Nestling about 400 meters ft. above sea level, on a secluded nook of Mt. Malinao. The natural paradise of forest and clear cascading water is treasure to behold. A snake-like trail passing along rivers and tree-filled hills awaits you trekking with endless enthusiasm.
BLACK SAND BEACHES – Drive northeast and experience the black sand beaches along the coastline in towns of Bacacay, Sto. Domingo & Tiwi. The distinct black sand is created from the natural erosion of volcanic rock and which evolved from ground lava. The sand is a little grainy and heated but it is easy to walk on. Local folks believe that it has therapeutic benefits.
MISIBIS BEACH – Misibis Resorts, Estates & Spa is a 20-hectare beachfront within a prime enclave, nestling close to the Pacific Ocean. It boasts of a wide stretch of white clean beach, easily reached in 45 minutes from Legazpi City Airport through a scenic 5-minute 3-km boat ride over Sula Channel.
SOGOD BEACH - Located in Bacacay, a line of resorts abound in this most popular beach in Albay. It is well-known for its romantic enclaves of black clean sand. Coconut palms and lust vegetation provide cool shades dot the wide stretch of shimmering sea sand. Almost unspoiled, it is an excellent place for bathing and even fishing. In summer, beach lovers jam almost all the beach resorts available, leisurely swimming and frolicking until the sun sets in the afternoon.
PUTSAN BEACH - Located in Tiwi, source of original ancient ceramics and pottery in Bicol Region. And even today, the native dwellers are engaged in this very primitive industry. SAN LORENZO BEACH - The clear and almost unspoiled beach has lured hundreds of tourists to this place in Tabaco. Its strategic location has commanded a breathtaking view of Tabaco Bay and the green soft-looking and quiet island of San Miguel. CAGRARAY ISLAND – Separated from the mainland by the Sula Channel, Cagraray is home to many caves and Albay’s best beaches. Eleven caves were used as burial sites by the early Bicolanos. Dr. J. Fox was the archaeologist who led the diggings in these caves way back in 1969. BATAN ISLAND – Sandwiched between Cagraray and Rapu-Rapu islands, Batan is a coal-rich island and home to the mysterious Pototan Cave, a four-hour spelunking site about 10 ft. above the beach line. CORANGON ISLAND – A tiny islet formed by pulverized corals through thousands of years. The swirling turns of waves and sea currents caused these crushed corals to surface above the seal line, circling on an on until it evolved into n island. The island is clearly apparent during low tide as one approached the Tiwi town. NAGASO BOILING LAKE – A geothermal like formation, the steam pressure is described as stronger than Tiwi geothermal. The lake has an outlet near the seashore just a hundred meters away from the steaming sand and coral-like rocks emits geyser. The best to see this natural wonder is on a low tide. The
steaming geyser shoots upward which could be seen for miles.
Man-made
ALBAY PARK & WILDLIFE – A pionic grove and a park rolled into one, this place is the best way to commune with nature right in the heart of Legazpi City. Have a satisfying get together with your family and friends while roaming the park which houses 347 animals belonging to 75 species. Call (052) 435-2026 for more information.
MAYON VOLCANO NATURAL PARK, ECOPARK & CAMPSITE – Explore the great outdoors. Trek, hike, climb and go camping. Try bird watching and look for the 21 species of birds known to reside or visit Mt. Mayon. Located at the foot of Mayon, MVNP is the best place to come so close to Mayon. Log on to www.mayonecotourism.ph for more details.
Photo courtesy of Cham Zuñiga
MAYON SKYLINE PARK (Formerly Mayon Resthouse) – It nestles on the northeastern slopes of Mt. Mayon at an altitude of 2,700 feet above sea level. A summer resort with a 28 degrees temperature almost the same with Baguio City. It is popularly known as “heaven on earth” because of the hanging clouds and pleasant climate – cool and invigorating. From this height, visitors see the panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the different towns, lakes, villages, fields and other mountains. Accessible through Tabaco or Ligao, any type of motor vehicles can be used to reach it. It can accommodate overnight tourists with its well-furnished rooms and complete with facilities such as restaurant, convention hall, picnic sheds and playing grounds.
MAYON PLANETARIUM & SCIENCE PARK – Offers a view of the volcano and the lands around it. Huts are provided for picnics and
sightseeing. Highly recommended by the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) now known as TIEZA and the DOST, the planetarium is often filled with students on field trip. The park grounds are huge with many amenities, campsite and wall climbing. For information, call the Tabaco Tourism at (052) 487-5238. BACMAN ECOPARK – PNOC-EDC, Palayan, Manito, Albay. It houses an impressive assortment of natural wonders: Botong Twin Falls, Giant fruit bats sanctuary, Butterfly Garden, Nag-aso boiling lake and Inang Maharang hot springs. Set in a mountainous area with lush greenery, giant ferns, and cool climate and in a vastly progressive geothermal field, the eco-park makes for an interesting visit.
LEGAZPI BOULEVARD – A reclaimed area beside the Legazpi Port at Barangay Victory Village, overlooking the sea and has a good view of Kapuntukan Hill. The place is well-lighted and very appropriate for strolling, biking and jogging.
RIZAL PARK AND MONUMENT – A modest place to pass away the time. Its dominating features are the monument of Jose Rizal sculpted by National Artist Napoleon Abueva in 1966, the fountain located at the center of the park, and the colorful geolites.
PEÑARANDA PARK – An improved park with elevated skating rink, concrete benches and stage surrounded with trees and ornamental plants and neon lights. It is located in front of the City Hall Building and the Provincial Capitol of Albay. FREEDOM PARK – This park located in Barriada, Barangay Geogon features a benches walks and curbs, around the park and colorful geolites. It is also planted with different kinds of trees and flowering plants. The park was designed by a Japanese Architect Shimizum. It is highlighted by an
imposing piece of abstract bronze sculpture “mag-ilusyon” (sculptured man and woman placed romantically at the center of the park).
KAMPO NG BAYAN HERITAGE PARK – The home of the Police Regional Office V, situated within the Camp Simeon A. Ola. The park features Gen. Simeon A. Ola Monument, in honor of the last Filipino surrender to the Americans who is a Bicolano, Relics Point which showcases some major military and police equipment, Nursery, Daragang Magayon Garden and the Potenciano Gregorio Garden which serves as venue for atrs and cultural presentations. EMBARCADERO – A well master-planned information technology and modern trading hub in a seafront environment. It has boutiques, waterfront market places, restaurants, watering holes, amusement centers, sunny cafés and outdoor patios.
HANGING ROAD TO JOROAN - Steep cliffs roll down dangerously along the highway which keep one’s breath really hanging as one travel this road going to Joroan, a pilgrimage destination every third Saturday of August. The wide Pacific Ocean is cast in full view, hued with blue and green mixtures, in this breathtaking trip, bringing back memorable experiences to visitors. Stopover areas are available on strategic places in the highway to afford visitors and travelers the chance to rest and relax while enjoying the view. Religious
PILGRIMAGE TO JOROAN – 3rd Saturday of August – Join colorful rites to honor Nuestra Señora de Salvacion, patroness of Albay. It is highlighted by a maritime procession after a mass at Joroan Church. The image is carried by the menfolks down to the beach where a large and well-decorated trawl boat is docked. An entourage of similarly decorated pumpboats follows, carrying the pilgrims and devotees to the shores and village at Sogod where a concelebrated mass is held again.
DARAGA CATHOLIC CHURCH - Built in 1773 by the Franciscan missionaries three years before the declaration of American independence from the British colonizers. This is a priceless relic for art enthusiasts because of its rich baroque architectural design. Its very huge structure is considered above standard. Standing on a massive hilltop, it dominates other
structures of the town of Daraga. At closer look, it contains archeological relics such as “santos” and religious seals carved artistically on volcanic rocks which are considered priceless.
CAMALIG CATHOLIC CHURCH - It is a church built out of volcanic rocks where relics from Hoyop-Hoyopan cave are carefully stored and displayed for viewing. These relics which manifest the early Malayan influence reflect the province’s historical origins. Glazed ceramics reveal Chinese influence while the primitive potteries are derived from the flourishing Philippine culture two thousand years ago.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SHRINE – Located atop the Buraguis Hill overlooking the city proper, and features life-size images of the characters of the Way of the Cross stations arranged within the hill slopes. A 20-feet image of the Blessed
Virgin Mary stands at the hilltop. The feast day is celebrated every 12th day of December. A mini museum is also located within the compound.
ST. RAPHAEL PARISH CHURCH – A church located within the Legazpi Port Commercial District. St. Raphael is the Patron Saint of the city; feast day is celebrated every 24th day of October.
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHEDRAL – This church attained the status of a cathedral when the Diocese of Legazpi had its residence in the Albay District, thus is became the Episcopal Seat.
IGLESIA NI KRISTO CHURCH – Constructed in 1965, this serves as the central church of this religious
denomination in the Province of Albay. It is located in Barangay Cabagñan. Socio-Economic
TIWI GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT - A power generating plant is located Tiwi, and generates 330 megawatts. This is a major supplier of electricity to the Luzon Grid. For its high educational value, it is frequently visited by students, researchers, planners and tourists. BACON-MANITO GEOTHERMAL POWER PLANT- Located at the boundaries of Manito and Sorsogon with an energy generating capacity of 210 megawatts. Events
The Albayanos are known for their hospitality, being very religious and hardworking. They are also fun-loving and this can be seen during fiestas particularly in the month of May.
Albay fiestas are a mixture of Christian commemoration and folk elements, celebrated with great pomp and pageantry which are held for different reasons; as in the form of thanksgiving to pay homage to their town’s patron saint, a celebration for the bountiful harvest or a re-enactment of a historical event.
Festivals
MAGAYON FESTIVAL “Festival of Festivals Showdown” – In admiration of the Majestic Maayon’s beauty and splendor, this festival is dubbed as Magayon, a Bikol term which means beautiful. In essence, this is a celebration of the Albayano’s way of life and a thanksgiving for the abundance of the land’s plentiful harvest through various activities such as agricultural products display and trade fairs, cooking shows, cultural events, street parades, photo/arts exhibits, sports events, and many more. Log on to www.magayonfestival.com for details.
IBALONG FESTIVAL - A festival depicting Bicol’s early beginnings as portrayed by the characters and stories of the three heroes, Baltog, Handyong and Bantong. The name was the momenclature of Bicol
Region. It is a way of bringing together the hearts of the people of Legazpi City and the province of Albay and exhibiting what they are famous for. Other highlights are Agro-industrial Trade Fair, Stage Presentation of the Epic Ibalong, Search for Mutya ng Ibalong, Cultural and Musical Shows and many more interesting events. Log on to [email protected] for details. BIKOL ARTS FESTIVAL - A month-long festival held every February 1-28 showcasing the region’s arts and culture, crafts and agro-industrial products of the different provinces and cities of the region. Activities include a grand festival parade, essay writing and poster making contest, laro ng lahi, fashion show, etc.
FIESTA TSINOY – A Chinese New Year celebration participated by the Filipino- Chinese community (Albay Chapter) featuring various activities i.e., Dragon/Lion Dance, Chinese Cultural program, ancestral veneration within a mass, among others.
ROKYAW FESTIVAL – Rokyaw is Aquinas University’s offering and tribute to the Bikolanos, as well as its advocacy for Bicol development through culture and the arts. It will feature stories done through street dancing and short play. Story lines will tackle contemporary global and local concerns of the Bikolano and his/her community and the many ways by which they as people grapple with everyday realities.
TABAK FESTIVAL – A street presentation showcasing the legend of Tabaco City in conjunction with the Feast of St. John the Baptist, its patron saint. According to legend, when the Spanish conquistadores landed, they were met by a native, an irately jealous father who taught that they were taking away his beautiful daughter. At the top of his voice he shouted to his family, “Tabac Co! (My bolo!).” Hence, the Spaniards christened the place “Tabaco” before they left.
LAYAG FESTIVAL – A week-long festival describing the primitive means of transportation of the early people of Rapu-Rapu. The festival was taken from a local word “layag” which means sail boat. The festival is held every May 22 to 27.
PINANGAT FESTIVAL – The town of Camalig is famous for Bicolanos’ culinary specialty, the laing or pinangat. Hence, the celebration of the festival, which conjuncts with the Feast of St. John the Baptist, its patron saint. The festival also showcases the municipality’s rich cultural heritage.
PULANG-ANGUI FESTIVAL – The festival was derived from its town’s legend “Pulang-Angui”, a vibrant captivating woman who loves to wear red-colored dresses. It celebrates and
depicts the town’s rich and unique socio-cultural talents and qualities of its people, verdant eco-tourism assets and distinct trade and delicacies of the place.
LIBON PAROY FESTIVAL – The festival reflects on the town’s main source pf living “paroy” or rice of which the town is known to be the rice granary of Albay. It features various activities including street parade, sports fest, longest tilapia and corn grill, and many more.
LUBID FESTIVAL – A week-long celebration in Malilipot showcasing the abaca hemp locally known as “lubid” which the municipality is known to be the region’s major producer. The hemp’s many uses are of importance as a major source of livelihood in the local community. Various activities are lined up highlighted by street dance parade where participants are colorfully dressed in abaca costumes.
ARANDURUGAN FESTIVAL – The festival is held to coincide with the Feast of Our Lady of Assumption and as a form of thanksgiving for the bounties from the land. Various activities are lined up to drumbeat the affair.
CORON FESTIVAL – A celebration of Tiwi’s ceramics industry and its people enterprising artistry. It is aimed to give recognition to the artistry of the local
potters and ceramics artists who brought to life the town’s promising ceramics industry. Various activities are lined up highlighted by the Grand Street Presentation.
PILGRIMAGE TO JOROAN – Held every 3rd Saturday of August to pay homage to the miraculous image of our Lady of Salvation, Patroness of Albay. It is highlighted by a marine procession where the image is carried by the menfolks down to the beach where a large and well-decorated trawl boat is docked. An entourage of similarly decorated pump boats follows, carrying the pilgrims and devotees to the shores and village at Sogod where a concelebrated mass is held.
CAGSAWA FESTIVAL – A historical and religious celebration in honor of the town’s Patroness, Our Lady of the Gate. It aims to showcase the cultural life of the Daragueños. Various activities are lined up for this celebration.
PASTORES BICOL – An interpretative folk-festival related to the celebration of Christmas tradition. It reenacts the rejoicing shepherds who sang the first Christmas Carol during the birth of Baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Participants are clad in colorful costumes with the traditional “arco” as they sing and
dance to the tune of “Pastores A Belen.” Recreations
MVNP ECOPARK & CAMPSITE – The best place to start and end a volcano trek; to undertake bird watching of endemic species; for familiarization of butterflies and insects at different heights; where familiarization of flora of an active volcano at different heights; to camp in before and after Mayon Volcano adventure where facilities are available, and safety and security is insured. For details, log on to www.mayonecotourism.ph.
LIGÑON HILL NATURE PARK ADVENTURE – An exciting destination for locals and tourists rising on top of one of Legazpi City’s most famous landmarks, the 156-meter Ligñon Hill (pronounced as /li-NYON/). Ligñon Hill Nature Park offers fun filled and thrilling activities: ziplining, rappelling, trekking, and kapit tuko (lizard grip) trailing.
MAYON VOLCANO ATV AND LAVA TRAIL ADVENTURE – The ATV experience starts from Brgy. Pawa in Legazpi City which is a P8.00 – P10.00 tricycle ride from the city proper. The trail crosses small rivers and rocky areas. The trail is more or less 9 kilometers and about 45 minutes drive
from the starting point to the lava front.
Shopping and Native Products / OTOP
Go to shop and take with you our fine products crafted from indigenous materials – abaca handicrafts, potteries, and hand-made paper, among others. Experience the tasty, creamy and extra spicy dishes. Sample and enjoy our pili nut candies which come in different flavors. A good place to start is at the Satellite Market in Legazpi City.
PINANGAT – The dish is a nice blend of taro leaves, chili, meat, and coconut milk wrapped in gabi leaves and tied securely with coconut leaf.
BICOL EXPRESS – A stew made from long chilies, coconut milk, shrimp paste, onion, pork, and garlic.
PILI NUTS – Indigenous to the
Philippines, pili nuts come from the pili tree that bears a nut with a thick black skin when ripe. They are slender, with a length of approximately 2 ½ - 3 inches long and a diameter of around ¾ inches (pilinuts.org). Pili nuts may be eaten raw or candied.
ABACA PRODUCTS – Commonly known as Manila Hemp, these are made into handbags, slippers, baskets, etc. which is currently in high demand for both domestic and foreign markets.
CUTLERY - A wide variety of knives, machetes, samurais, scissors, cockfighting blades and other bladed tools are available in large quantity.
CERAMICS – An abundance of red and white clay provide for the perfect raw materials for stoneware potteries.
Gift Shops
6 A’s HANDICRAFTPurok 3 San roque,
Malilipot, AlbayMobile: 0919-
8069119 / 0928-84076224
ALBAY CENTRAL PILI NUT CANDY
Ms. Rosemarie D. Battung, Proprietress
873 Rizal St., Old Albay, Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 820-3529 / 481-1161 /820-2539
Email: [email protected]
BICOL SHIRTS CITYMs. Ma. Herna
Mostar, ProprietressBrgy. Sagmin, Old Albay, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 820-3678 / 435-6311
Email: [email protected]
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BORBO’S CUTLERYMs. Marilyn M. Borbo,
ProprietressCOBO BUSS, Tabaco, Albay
Mobile: 0919-4987821
CDLC HANDICRAFTMs. Marites Agmata,
ProprietressSto. Domingo, Albay
Mobile: 0919-2585344
C.O.P. PILI SWEETS & PASTRIES
Ms. Cynthia O. Pereña / Mr. Erwin N. Pereña, Proprietors
Paquita Subd., Bañag, Daraga, Albay
DAD’S PINANGATMr. Lito M. Nicerio,
ProprietorCamalig, AlbayMobile: 0906-
7800202
DTI ALBAY RUMEPP (Rural Micro Enterprise
Promotion Program)Ms. Ma. Salvacion B.
Macasinag, Office-in-Charge2F DBP Bldg., Quezon Ave.,
Legazpi CityTel No: (052) 480-6834 /
0927-26798599Email:
[email protected] / [email protected]
EDEL’S FORCAST ARTS & CRAFTS
HANDICRAFTMs. Ma. Francia
Babasa, ProprietressBonafe St., Malilipot,
AlbayTel No. (052) 437-
3603Email:
Ms. Ruzzel C. Fortuno, Proprietress
Bonafe St., Malilipot, AlbayTel No. (052) 437-3603
Email: [email protected]
JANMHAYVES HANDICRAFTMs. Pacualita
Bigornia, ProprietressZone 4, San Jose, Malilipot, AlbayMobile: 0908-
7739284Email:
JEANNEL’S HANDICRAFTSMs. Kim A. Biton,
ProprietressGabawan, Daraga, AlbayMobile: 0920-9075919 /
0916-2747178Email:
LILIA’S NATIVE PRODUCTS
Ms. Mila Barcebal. Proprietress
Maraet, Bacacay, Albay
Mobile: 0907-8757583
LLOMAR FOOD ENTERPRISE
Ms. Ma. Jeil Rillo Martinez, Proprietress
196 Purok 5, Paulog, Ligao City
Email: llomarfoodsenterprises@yah
oo.com
MALILIPOT NATIVE HANDICRAFTS
Ms.Nida B. Bolaños, Proprietress
138 Sta. Teresa, Malilipot, Albay
Tel No. (052) 497-3510
Mobile: 0921-481-7480
MANAY FE’S PILI PRODUCTS
Mr. Victor Ramon B. Goyena, Proprietor
466 Guevarra Subd., Daraga, Albay
Mobile: 0906-1870366 /0939-1622828
Email: [email protected]
MORIN CRAFTSMs. Lourdes Morin,
ProprietressCabangan, Camalig,
AlbayTel No. (052) 484-
2353Mobile: 0939-
5375634Email:
NESSCRAFT PHILIPPINE INDUSTRIES
Ms. Maria Nerissa Araojo, Proprietress
Tagas, Tabaco, CityTel Nos. (052) 487-5244 /
435-6085Email: [email protected]
NOVENO’S PILINUT CANDIES
Ms. Corazon M. Noveno, ProprietressBarangay 1, Iraya,
Camalig, AlbayMobile: 0928-
2469961Email:
PUTSAN CERAMIC MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATIONMr, Joel D. Colina, Officer-in-
ChargePutsan, Tiwi, Albay
Mobile: 0928-3236031
RCB CRAFTS & DESIGNS
Ms. Rochelle C.
RLM NATIVE PRODUCTSMr. Renato Madrideo,
Proprietor
Briones, ProprietressPurok 1, San Lorenzo,
Tabaco CityTel No. (052) 435-
2816Email:
Bascaran, Daraga, AlbayMobile: 027-5781289
RYGAN PAMAR ENTERPRISES
Ms. Mary Jean V. Muni, Proprietor
Zone 5 San isidro Ilawod Malilipot,
AlbayMobile: 0916-
7477399Email:
SAMBITAN FOOD’S & DELICACIES
Ms. Shiena Marie Sambitan, Proprietress
LGU-Polangui, Sta. Cruz, Polangui, Albay
Mobile: 0909-4786692
Email: [email protected]
SOLA’S HANDICRAFT
Ms. Cynthia Dola Bendicio / Felicitas
Sola, OwnersRizal St., Malilipot,
AlbayMobile Nos: 0919-8193330 / 0939-
6275822
TIWI FOOD PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION, INC.
(TFPASI)Mr. Seth Conde, Officer-in-
ChargeTigbi, Tiwi, Albay
Mobile No. 0927-2025842
USWAG, INC.Ms. Perlita Base, Officer-in-Charge
Lourdes, Tiwi, AlbayMobile: 0927-
9763013
Tourism Services
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM – REGION VMs. Maria Ong-RavanillaRegional DirectorRegional Center Site, Rawis4500 Legaspi CityTel. No. (052) 481-5593 / 435-0085Fax No.: (052) 482-0715 / 482-0712RD Cellphone: 0917-5583460Email: [email protected] /[email protected]: http://www.gayonbicol.com PROVINCIAL TOURISM & CULTURAL AFFAIRS OFFICEMs. Dorothy ColleTourism Officer
Albay Tourism Bldg., Albay Astrodome ComplexCapt. F. Aquende Drive, Legazpi City 4500, AlbayTel. No. (052) 481-0250 / 435-4241Email: [email protected]: http://www.tourism.albay.gov.ph LEGAZPI CITY TOURISM OFFICEMs. Joan Encinares-JamisalG/F City Hall, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 480-2698 / 820-1843Email: [email protected]
LIGAO TOURISM OFFICEMs. Gina BalimbingTourism Officerc/o Office of the MayorLigao CityTel No. (052) 485-1373Fax No. (052) 485-1385Email: [email protected]
TABACO TOURISM OFFICEMr. Eric ValerianoTourism Officerc/o Office of the MayorCity Hall, Tabaco CityTel. No. (052) 487-5238.Fax No. (052) 487-5239Email: [email protected] BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION & DEPORTATIONGreat Pacific Tourist Inn, Rizal St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 820-5153Website: www.immigration.gov.ph
DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRSLakandula Drive, Brgy. Cruzada, Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-3000 / 820-3000Fax No. (052) 480-1773Website: www.dfa.gov.ph
LEGAZPI CITY
“City of Fun and Adventure”
Brief History
Legazpi was named after Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the Spanish conquistador who conquered the Philippine islands in 1565, and whose family name came from Legazpi, a town in Guipuzcoa, Spain.
The place was founded by the ancient settlers of the old barangay of Sawangan in the domain of Gat Ibal, a chief who ruled Albay. Spread in small groups of huts made of nipa and rattan, the small settlement occupied a conscription of low and swampy land known as Banuang-gurang or Binanuahan, which means old town or place in which a town was built.
Legazpi first became a city under the Becerra Law of 1892, which constituted the municipalities of Legazpi, Albay Nuevo and Daraga, into the Ayutamiento de Albay.
Legazpi became a city for the second time on July 18, 1948 when Daraga and Legazpi were combined again to constitute its territory, underRepublic Act No. 306. With the re-creation of the two municipalities, the city was dissolved in June 8, 1954. Finally, on June 12, 1959, Legazpi became a city once more under Republic Act No. 2234. This was later amended by Republic Act No. 5525.
On February 27, 1973, the city of Legazpi was declared under Presidential Decree No. 125, to comprise its present territorial jurisdiction and the adjacent municipality of Daraga. With the onset of the Integrated Reorganization Plan however, the decree was permanently mothballed. This plan also made the city as the regional administrative center of the Bicol Region (Presidential Decree No. 1).
Profile
Geography
Situated on the eastern portion of Albay approximately 534 kms. South of Manila and centrally located at the heart of Bicol Region.
Area
It has total land area of 204.20 square kilometers (20,420.40 hectares).
Political Subdivision
Composed of seventy (70) barangays:
BARANGAYSEM’S Barrio Lapu-Lapu BigaaEM’S Barrio
(South)Dinagaan Padang
EM’S Barrio (East)
Victory Village (South)
Buyuan
Sagpon Victory Village (North)
Matanag
Sagmin Sabang BongaBañadero Pigcale Mabinit
Baño Centro Baybay
Estanza
Bagumbayan San Roque TaysanPinaric Peñaranda Dapdap
Cabugao Oro Site BuraguisMauyod Tinago Puro
Tula-Tula Capantawan LambaIlawod West Bitano Maslog
Ilawod Gogon HomaponIlawod Bonot MariawaEast
WashingtonCruzada Bagacay
Ilawod Bogtong ImalnodCabañgan
(West)Rawis Banquerohan
Cabañgan Tamaoyan BariisCabañgan
(East)Pawa San Francisco
Binanuahan (West)
Dita Buenavista
Binanuahan (East)
San Joaquin Cagbacong
Imperial Court ArimbayRizal St. Bagong Abre
Population
Based on the August 2007 census, the province has a total population of 175,843.
Language/Dialect
Generally, the Bicol dialect spoken in Legazpi City and Albay District is the common tongue used. They also speak Tagalog fluently; English is not difficult for them to communicate with liberal stature.
Topography
Generally plain on the northeastern side with slope ranging from 5 to about 15 degrees while dominantly rolling to hilly on the southern part. Coastal areas vary from plain (northern portion) to hilly terrain (southern portion).
Climate
The city enjoys an average temperature of 270 C, coldest during the month of December at 250 C and warmest during the month of June at 280 C.
Economy
The commercial activities of the City of Legazpi are characterized by the presence of establishments engaged in various economic activities. These include establishments in the primary industries such as agriculture, forestry and fishing, mining and quarrying; secondary activities in manufacturing; and in the tertiary industries such as banking and finance, real estate and related services.
Communication
Legazpi City is connected nationwide and to the rest of the world through up-to-date communication
facilities. It has two cable TV operators, DCTV (Digital Cable Television) and ESTV, and cellular and landline phone operators, Digitel/Sun Cellular, Globe Telecom, Smart/PLDT (Philippine Long Distance Telecommunication); and local MATELCO (Mayon Telephone Company), offering mobile phone, fax, data, and DSL Internet services.
A number of AM, FM, and TV stations such as Manila Broadcasting Company's 99.5 LOVE RADIO, GMA (TV 12 and Campus Radio 96.3), 89.9 FOX FM, 91.5 Magik Radio, 92.3 Home Radio, 95.5 DWRC, 97.1 OK FM, 98.7 WOW Legazpi, 106.7 CA-FM, ABC through its affiliate station TV 6 (ABC/PBN). Other TV stations are SBN TALK TV 21, GMA News TV 27, Studio23, NBN 8 and IBC TV-7.
Transportation and Connectivity
Legazpi City is the southernmost stop of the Philippine National Railways Main Line South. It is a gateway to the rest of the region via the Legazpi Domestic Airport and Legazpi Port, a national sub-port of entry that services sea-going vessel. It is also accessible by land with its total road network of 180 thousand kilometers.
How to Get There
By Air
CEBU PACIFIC AIRWAYSAirline Operations Center BuildingManila Domestic Airport, Pasay City 1301Tel Nos: (632) 702-0888 (Hotline) / 802-7000
Flight Operation: (632) 851-9185
T3 Sales OfficeLevel 3, Departure HallNAIA Terminal 3, Andrews Ave., Pasay City
Robinson’s GalleriaWest Lane, Level 1, Ortigas Ave., Pasay City
Robinson’s Place ManilaBeside Adriatico entrance(In front of Malate-Adriatico Grand Residences)
Express Ticket OfficeTerminal 1 – Manila Domestic Airport, Pasay City
Summit World ManilaLevel 5, SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City
Supersonic Services MakatiG/F, Collonade Residence, C. Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
Golden Ace ResourcesAirport Site, Legazpi CityTel No: (6352) 480-9667
The Hubs A.T.O – PolanguiBichara Commercial Complex, Basud, Polangui, AlbayTel Nos: (6352) 435-1122 / 212-6589Manila Line: (632) 697-3693
Mobile: (63919) 578-1199
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
Golden Ace ResourcesAirport Site, Legazpi CityTel No. (6352) 480-9667
Golden Ace Resources CorporationCasablanca Hotel Peñaranda St., Legazpi City Tel No. (6352) 481-2328
FROM TO FREQ. ETD ETA
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily
060508101240
073009401415
070009101345
083010401515
Cebu Airport Ticket OfficeMactan International AirportLapu-Lapu City 6016Business Hours: 1:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sun/Mon/Thu/FriBusiness Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tue/Wed/SatTel. No. (6332) 230-8888
Robinsons Place – CebuF. Ramos St., Cebu CityBusiness Hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Daily
Skyliner Services – Ayala CenterSouth Parking Area, Cebu CityTel No. (06334) 231-6808
FROM TO FREQ. ETD ETA
Cebu
Legazpi
Legazpi
Cebu
TU/TH/SA1315
1440
1420
1545
ZEST AIRWAYSTicket, Sales & Cargo CenterDomestic Road cor Andrews Avenue, Pasay CityTel No: (632) 853-1957Fax No: (632) 853-1958
Makati Ticket OfficePhilippine Business Bank Bldg., Yakal St., Makati CityTel No: (632) 888-2002Fax No: (632) 888-2003
Mall of Asia Ticket Office2nd Flr South Wing SM Mall of Asia, Pasay CityTel No: (632) 556-9590Fax No: (632) 556-9591
Express Ticketing OfficeDomestic Airport, Commissioner’s Area, Pasay CityDirect Line: (632) 852-4313Fax No: (632) 514-4311Cashiers’ Direct Line: (632) 854-5134
Cubao Ticketing OfficeUnit 38, Shopwise Bldg., Timesquare Ave., Cubao, Quezon CityTel No: (632) 913-4429Fax No: (632) 913-4416
Flight Operation: (632) 859-0993
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass Office
Peñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETD ETA
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
DailyMO/FR/SA
DailyMO/FR/SA
11400830
13151005
12350925
14101100
AIR PHILIPPINES Cubao Ticket OfficeUnit 2-A Opulent Bldg., Gen. Roxas St. Cor EDSATel No: (632) 913-6117Email: [email protected]
Domestic-Main Domestic Ticket OfficeDomestic Airport, Airport Road, Pasay CityTel Nos: (632) 851-7181 / 551-2180Fax No: (632) 551-7881Email: [email protected]
NAIA Terminal 3 Ticket CounterLevel 3, Departure Area, Andrews Avenue, Pasay CityTel Nos: (632) 551-7991 / 551-3046Fax No: (632) 851-5253
Makati Ticket OfficeG/F Charter House 114, Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati CityTel No: (632) 892-1459Fax No: (632) 892-2071Email: [email protected]
Manila Ticket OfficePadre Faura Center, Padre Faura St. cor M.H. del Pilar St., Ermita, ManilaTel Nos: (632) 524-0540-41Fax No: (632) 524-0543Email: [email protected]
Flight Operation: (632) 852-8570Legazpi City Ticket OfficeCuakimta Commercial Corp., T. Cabilles St., Tabaco, Albay
Tel No: (6352) 480-6855Fax No. (6352) 480-6055Email: [email protected]
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETD ETA
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily0840
1010
0940
1110
PHILIPPINES AIRLINESManila Ticketing Office 540 P. Faura St., cor. Adriatico St., PAL Bldg., Ermita, Manila Tel. No. (632) 521-4512 Makati Ticketing Office Greenbelt Center, Legaspi St., MakatiTel. No. (632) 855-8888 (24-hr. res.) 855-9999 (Flt. Info)
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETD ETA
Manila
Legazp
Legazpi Daily
0630
O800
0730
0900
i Manila*Rates and schedules are subject to change without prior notice
By Land
Major bus companies offering air-conditioned units ply the Manila to Bicol-Visayas-Mindanao route, passing through picturesque scenery via the Pan-Philippine Highway. Terminals are located at Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City; Pedro Gil St., Manila; and EDSA, Pasay City. PHILTRANCO SERVICE ENTERPRISES, INC.EDSA, Apelo Cruz St., Pasay CityTel. No. 851-3035 /851-8077 to 78Fax No. 851-0967 Along EDSA near Farmers MarketTel. No. 722-7567851-5420(Dispatcher)
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Pasay to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CRP1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
12 hrs
GOLD LINES (OFFICE)11 Don Ramon St. Talayan Vill. Q.C.Tel. No. 712-2929Mr. William Ching Pasay TerminalTel. No. 851-9737 Ali Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, QCTel. No. 912-4559 / 467-2990Contact Person:Mr. William ChingTel. No. 517-2082
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubaoto
Legazpi
Cubaoto
Tabaco
P830.00 AC
P870.00 AC
Daily6:00 PM 12 hrs
CUL TRANSPORTAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1512
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Pasay to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CRP1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
12 hrs
AMIHAN BUS LINE, INC.Columbian Parts Depot Bldg.,2316 Aurora Blvd., Pasay City 1300Tel. No. 854-3735
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
12 hrs
P1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
CAGSAWA TRAVEL & TOURSAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1514 Padre Faura cor M. H. del Pilar, Ermita ManilaTel. No. 439-3787 or 525-9756
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi /Tabaco
Manila to
Legazpi
P800.00 BC
P850.00 RC
P920.00 EC
P850.00 RC
P920.00 EC
Daily8:00 AM4:30 PM
4:30 PM7:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
12 hrs
PEÑAFRANCIA TOURS & TRAVELAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1528 / 736-4101 to 02 Alabang, Muntinlupa CityTel. No. 480-2903 Legarda, Sampaloc, Manila(Garage Only)Tel. No. 736-4101 to 03Fax No. 736-4103
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi
P800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC
Daily8:00 AM
9:00 PM12 hrs
RAYMOND TRANSITNew York, EDSA, QCTel. No. 492-6964
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao To
Legazpi /Tabaco
P800.00 AC
Daily9:30 AM12:00 PM2:00 PM5:30 PM7:00 PM8:30 PM
11:30 PM
12 hrs
RSL Shopwise (formerly Rustan’s Supermarket), Cubao, QCTel. No. (632) 913-7127
Padre Faura cor M.H. Del Pilar, Ermita, ManilaTel. No. (632) 525-7077
Legazpi City TerminalTel No. (6352) 435-4713
Tabaco CityTel No. (6352) 487-5406
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao
To
Legazpi /Tabaco
P800.00 AC
Daily6:00 PM8:00 PM 12 hrs
By Sea
MBca “ERZON”; MBca “ERZON-1”; MBca “ERZON-2”; MBca “ERZON-3”Legazpi Port AreaBrgy. Sabang Legazpi City
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day TimeLegazpi City
Daily 7:00 AM
Pob. Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Daily 9:30 AM
Legazpi City
Daily 12:30 AM
Carogcog. Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Malobago, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Daily 3:00 PM
3:30 PM
Legazpi City
Daily 7:00 AM
Caracaran, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Daily 8:30 AM
Legazpi City
daily 12:30 PM
Pob. Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Daily 2:30 PM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of Accommodation /
ClassRateFrom To
Legazpi City
Caracaran, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P80.00
Legazpi City
Pob. Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P140.00
Legazpi City
Carogcog, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Malobago, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P130.00
P150.00
MBca “MIKEE-SD”Sto. Niño, Bacon, Sorsogon
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day TimeSto. Niño,
Bacon, Sorsogo
n
Legazpi City
Daily
Daily
8:00 AM
1:30 PM
Legazpi City
Sto. Niño,
Bacon, Sorsogon
Daily
Daily
9:15 AM
2:45 PM
Getting Around
Buses, taxis, vans and jeepneys generally are the main mode of transportation in going to tourist destinations. For short distance trip, pedicabs and tricycles are also available for hire.
TAXI FARE RATES FOR BICOL REGION
Per Decision under Case No. 2010-0295 dated December 23, 2010
FLAGDOWN P40.00 First 500 metersSucceeding P3.50 per 300 metersWaiting Time P3.50 per 2 minutes
Effectivity: January 24, 2011
FAREDENO REGULAR STUDENTS/DISABLED/
SENIOR CITIZENS
PUB & MINI-BUS
MIN 1ST KMS RATE PER
SUCCEEDING KM
P8.50
P1.35
P6.80
P1.08
PUB AC & MINI-BUS
RATE PER KM P1.60 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
P1.28 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
FCE/GTE RATE PER KM P1.60 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
P1.28.00 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
PUJ MIN 1ST 4 KMS P8.00 P6.40
RATE PER SUCCEEDING
KM
P1.40 P1.12
FC-MC MIN 1ST 4 KMS P7.50 P6.00
RATE PER SUCCEEDING
KM
P1.40 P1.12
PER ORDER DATED JANUARY 31, 2011
Accommodations
Accredited Hotels
CASABLANCA HOTELMrs. Virna Lee-Rivera, Manager
Peñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-8334 to 38
Fax No. 480-8338Email: [email protected]
omWebsite: www.casablancahotel.c
om.phClassification: Standard
No. of Rooms: 27Rate: P1,700.00 – P3,600.00
HOTEL ST. ELLISMs. Liza Arbis, GM
Rizal St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-8088
Fax: (052) 480-1800Email:
Website: www.hotelstellis.com.p
hClassification: First
ClassNo. of Rooms: 40Rate: P5,200.00–
P10,200.00
JENNIFER’S KABABAYAN HOTEL, INC.
Ms. Leticia A. Lo, ManagerJ.Estevez St., Albay District,
Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-1086 Fax No. (052) 480-4804
Email: [email protected]: www.jennifers-
hotel.comClassification: Economy
No. of Rooms: 26Rate: P975.00 – P1,850.00
LA VENEZIA HOTEL AND SPA
Mr. Ian Varona, Manager
Renaissance Garden, F. Aquende Drive, Legazpi
CityTel. No. (052) 481-0888Fax No. (052) 481-0888
Email: [email protected]
hWebsite:
www.hotelvenezia.com.ph
Classification: StandardNo. of Rooms: 40Rate: P3,660.00 –
P6,710.00
LA PIAZZA HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTERMr. Huey Silo, Manager
Brgy. 40, Tahao Road, Legazpi City
Tel Nos: (052) 480-7733 / 480-3377
Email: [email protected]: www.lapiazzahotel.com
No. of Rooms: 49Rate: P1,600.00 – P4,150.00
MAGAYON HOTELMr. Benjamin Po,
ManagerPeñaranda St., Legazpi
CityTel. No. (052) 480-7770Fax No. (052) 820-4174
Email: [email protected]
omClassification: Economy
No. of Rooms: 63Rate: P200.00 –
P1,850.00
Accredited Inns
GREAT PACIFIC INNMr. Nelson D. Ang
Rizal St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 820-6348
Email: [email protected]
Classification: Tourist InnNo. of Rooms: 44
Rate: P275.00 – P650.00
LEGAZPI AIRPORT HOTEL (formerly GAZELLE HOMETEL
& RESTAURANT)Mr. Victor Daet, Manager
Airport Compound, Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 481-0232Email:
[email protected]: Tourist Inn
No. of Rooms: 14Rate: P900.00 – P3,000.00
LEGAZPI TOURIST INN Mr. Jose Saturnino Velasco,
Manager3/F V & O Bldg
Cor. Quezon Ave. & Lapu-Lapu Sts., Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 480-6147/ 820-4880
Email: [email protected]
mClassification: Tourist Inn
No. of Rooms: 24Rate: P700.00 – P1,400.00
Non-Accredited Hotels
ALICIA HOTELMs. Antonette Guiterrez,
GMCapt. F. Aquende Dr.,
Legazpi City
CASABLANCA SUITESMr. Jerome Lee, Manager
Benny Imperial St., Brgy. 16 Kawit, East Washington Dr.,
Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 481-0801/ 481-4808
Fax Nos: (052) 481-4444Email:
Website: www.aliciahotel.com.phClassification: Standard
No. of Rooms: 32Rate: P1,950.00 –
P3,689.50
Tel Nos: (052) 481-0788 / 481-0789
No. of Rooms: 19
ELLIS ECO-TELMs. Josie T. Mateo, Owner
Bldg. 9 3rd & $th Flrs., Emabarcadero de Legazpi,
Victory Village, Legazpi City
Tel Nos: (052) 481-4088 / 435-4010
Email: [email protected]. of Rooms: 133Rate: P1,000.00 –
P1,400.00
HOTEL VILLA ANGELINAMr. Diogenes Villa, Manager32 Rosario St., Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 480-6345Email:
www.villaangelinahotel.comClassification: Economy
No. of rooms: 20Rate: P1,800.00 – P3,500.00
LA ROCA VERANDA SUITE & RESTAURANTMr. Gene Carlo Cristobal,
ManagerLakandula Dr., Gogon,
Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-3247 /
481-9267No. of Rooms: 10Rate: P2,550.00 –
P3,450.00
PEPPERLAND HOTELMs. Sarah Sobremisana,
ManagerAirport Site, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 481-8000Fax No. (052) 481-4428
Email: [email protected]
mClassification: Standard
No. of Rooms: 32Rate: P2,240.00 – P5,000.00
TANCHULING HOTELMs. Rosalie Alintud,
ManagerImperial Subdivision,
Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-6003 /
480-6302 / 820-2912Classification: Economy
No. of Rooms: 30Rate: P850. 00 – P1,500.00
Non-Accredited Inns
ARIMBAY SHELL INNMs. Annamarie Ongjoco,
GMArimbay, Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 482-0387/435-0093
Fax No. (052) 482-0182No. of Rooms: 9
Rate: P1,100.00 – P2,000.00
DREAMS INN & CAFÉF. Imperial St., Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 820-0885Email: [email protected]
Website: http://dreamsinncafe.blogspot.co
m/No. of Rooms: 38
Rate: P250.00 – P1,000.00
HOTEL REXMs. Margarita Los Baños, Manager
Peñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 480-5489 / 820-4613
Email: hotelrex@luislosbaños.c
omNo. of Rooms: 21
Rate: P775.00 – P875.00
SALVADOR MANOR DE LEGAZPI TOURIST INN
Mr. Salvador Abainza, Manager#153 Washington Drive, Legazpi
CityTel. No. (052) 480-2330
Email: [email protected]
No. of Rooms: 10Rate: P600.00 – P1,100.00
SAMPAGUITA TOURIST INN
Ms. Abella Dacudao, Manager
VINE INN CAFÉMr. Renato Carillo, Manager
481 Peñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-8041 / 214-
Rizal St. Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-1869
No. of Rooms: 145Rate: P850.00 –
P1,500.00
3029No. of Rooms: 23
WASHINGTON EXECUTIVE INN
Capt. Aquede St., Albay District, LegazpiCityTel. No. (052) 443-47
XANDRA HOTELMs. Conchita Guevarra
Penaranda St. Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 481-3309
No. of Rooms: 55Rate: P225.00 – P600.00
Non-Accredited Pension House
LEGAZPI PENSIONMs. Virna Lee RiveraRawis, Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 231-33c/o Casablanca Hotel
No. of Rooms: 10
RAWIS PENSION HOUSEMr. Pablo Pinpin, Manager
Rawis Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 821-1102
No. of Rooms: 14
TWINS PENSION HOUSELuna St., Tabaco, AlbayTel. No. (052) 837-0049
VISTA AL MAYON PENSIONNE
Mr. Michael James LocsinF. Aquende Drive, Legazpi
CityTel. No. (052) 820-5814
Mobile No. 0910-6875337Email:
[email protected]. of Rooms: 25
Rate: P1,450.00 – P2,000.00
VILLA CONSUELOMr. Reynaldo Ang, Manager
Bonot, Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 230-91 / 830-
3813No. of Rooms: 12
Non-Accredited Lodging House
JR LODGING HOUSEMs. Rosita Boringo, Manager
Binanuahan, Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-5261
No. Of Rooms: 8Rate:
KING ARTHUR MOTOR LODGE INN
Mr. Arthur Jimenez, ManagerBogtong Road, Bonot,
Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-8984
No. of Rooms: 15Rate: P800.00 – P1,100.00
KING’S LODGEPenarada St., Legazpi City
Tel. No. NONENo. of Rooms: 9
LITA’S LODGING HOUSEMr. Antonio E. Montalban,
ManagerAlbay District, Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 481-1123Email:
No. of Rooms: 20Rate: P250.00 – P850.00
REYNALDO’S LODGEMs. Cecilia Manuel
Washington Drive, Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 481-0290No. of Rooms: 20
Email: [email protected]: P800.00 – P1,500.00
NUEVA VILLA HOME LODGE & CONFERENCE
CENTERMr. Renato Villanueva
Balading, Pawa, Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 820-0880
No. of Rooms: 4
SHIRMAN LODGE
Peñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052)214-5291
No. of Rooms: 33
Non-Accredited Dormitories / Boarding Houses / Homestays
CARLOS HOMETEL BED & BREAKFAST
Mr. Francis Carlos Cristobal, ManagerRawis St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 482-0738
No. of Rooms: 13Rate: P750.00 – P1,350.00
CATALINA BOARDING
HOUSERizal St., Legazpi
CityTel. No. (052) 480-
7841
CORNER PLACE HOMETELMr. Roger O. Vibal, Manager
Barriada, Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-5821
No. of Rooms: 34Rate: P1, 000.00 – P1,200.00
IBALON TRAVELERS
HOSTELMr. Eric Brizuela,
ManagerBDB Bldg., 201 J.P.
Rizal St.Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 820-3333
No. of Rooms: 11
REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL LEARNING CENTER
(RELC-DECS)Ms. Zeny Arjona
Regional Center Site, Rawis., Legazpi City
Tel. No. (052) 482-0746No. of Rooms: 12
Rate: P225.00/head
TROPICAL TOURS APARTELLEMr. Benjamin
Santiago, ManagerDelta Subd., Pag-Asa St., Legazpi
CityTel. No. (052) 482-0463 / 820-3663No. of Rooms: 6Rate: P750.00 –
P1,250.00
Food and Beverages
Gasthof International CuisineMr. Antonio Mirabel, Jr., ManagerCapitol Annex Bldg., Brgy.16, Old
Albay, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 480-4228Telefax: (052) 483-4228
Email: [email protected]
m
Kanzo Hall and Restaurant
Ms. Maria Aleli Saw, Manager
2/F Kanzo Bldg., Peñaranda St., Legazpi
CityTel No. (052) 480-7055
Email: [email protected]
7 Degrees House of Asian and Native Cuisine
Ms. Joevi Valenzuela, ManagerUnit 14 Commercial A LKY
Terminal Hub, Brgy. Bitano, Legazpi City
Tel Nos. (052) 437-8728 / 483-4171
Email: [email protected]
7 Degrees Grill, Bar Restaurant and
Catering ServicesMs. May Josephine
Valenzuela, ManagerBrgy. Cabañgan, Rizal
St., AlbayTel Nos. (052) 435-2850
/ 483-4171Email:
Travel Trade
Tour Operators/Travel Agencies
Bicol Adventures & ToursMs. Lovely P. Mendevil,
Manager2/F V & O Bldg., Quezon Ave.,
Dinagaan, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 480-2266
Email: [email protected]
Human Explore Travel & Tours
Ms. Ruchine N. Ching, GM2/F Achacon Bldg., 658 Rizal St., Legazpi City
Telefax: (052) 480-1203Mobile Nos:
09209523436/09228836123
Email: [email protected] / [email protected]
Roam International Travel & Tours
Ms. Mary Margaret R. Macasinag, GM
Rm 203 PVLB Bldg., Peñaranda St., Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 480-5913Fax: (052) 820-4885
Email: [email protected]
mWebsite: www.roam-
travel.com
Royal Quest Tours & Digital Video
Production, Inc.Ms. Nora M. Paraguya, GMRm. 2A-1 3/F Diabetes One
Stop Shop Center Bldg., Landco Business Center
Park, F. Imperial St., Brgy Bitano, Legazpi City
Telefax: (052)821-1272Tel No. (042) 481-5566
Mobile No. 09152097110Email:
www.royalquesttours.com
Verdana Travel & ToursMs. Joyce B. Besana, GMRm. 6-302 PVLB Bldg.,
Peñaranda St., Legazpi CityTelefax: (052) 480-VISA (8472) / (052) 480-TOUR
(8687)Email:
Website: [email protected]
m
111 Tours & TravelMr. Danilo Belmes, GM
Rawis, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 482-0050
Mobile No. 09189469270Email:
Accredited Tourist Transport OperatorBENMART Transport
ExpressEngr. Benito A. Pardines,
Owner/Operator056 Ibarra St., Brgy. Sagmin,
Old Albay, Legazpi CityTel No. (052) 481-1592Mobile: 09178398877/
09165935875 / 09062912183
Mountain GuidesBayron B. Cepria
Mayon Guide Assn, Inc.Mobile No. 0929-4657529
Email: [email protected]
Bienvenido G. GutierrezMayon Guide Assn., Inc.
Mobile No. 0910-2698667Email:
George CordovillaMayon Guides Assn., Inc.Mobile No. 0915-4224508
Lorenzo FernandezMayon Guides Assn., Inc.Mobile No. 0916-5864102
Tourist Attractions
Historical
LIBERTY BELL – A bronze bell installed in 1945 by the American liberation forces located in Peñaranda Park along Rizal Street. It is enclosed with a dome-shaped concrete structure with this inscription. “Whenever oppression knocks at your door, feel free to ring this bell.”
JOSE MA. PEÑARANDA MONUMENT – A monument built as a tribute to the late Jose Ma. Peñaranda who served as Governor of Albay from
1834-1843 located at Peñaranda Park along Rizal Street. LEGAZPI CITY MUSEUM – Housed at the second floor of the City Hall Annex Building, the city museum has historical and archaeological displays and memorabilia of the city’s gentry. It also serves as an art gallery.
HEADLESS MONUMENT – Located within the Legazpi City Post Office Compound at Barangay Lapu-Lapu, this monument was constructed as a dedication to the unknown heroes who died and shed their blood during the Japanese military occupation of Legazpi City. It stands today as a vivid reminder of the bloody struggles by the brave Bicolano soldiers and civilians against the Japanese invaders. LEGAZPI HEROE’S MEMORIAL PYLON – A 16-meter high pylon in the commercial district of Legazpi. It is located at the junction of Rizal Street
and Quezon Avenue in Legazpi Port District.
JAPANESE TUNNEL – A 40-meter long L-shaped and seven-foot deep tunnel used by the Japanese forces as an arsenal during the 2nd World War. It is located at Barangay EM’s Barrio South in Albay District. GEN. JOSE IGNACIO PAUA – This small park located in Barangay Bañadero features a monument of the late General Paua, concrete benches and a waiting shed. This is also planted with different kinds of shrubs and flowering plants. Its triangular shape is formed by the converging streets of Rizal, Bañadero and E. Jacinto.
MATANAG CROSS – This can be found in the upper area of Barangay Matanag in honor of 77 farmers who were killed during the fatal eruption of Mayon Volcano in 1993. Cultural Natural
Photo courtesy of Cham Zuñiga
MAYON VOLCANO – The stratovolcano known for its almost perfect symmetrical triangle shape. It stands majestically at 8,077.427’ feet in height above sea level. From the broad base, it is about 10 kms. in radius. The crater is 2,462 meters above sea level. Base circumference is 62.8 km (40 ml) and with a diameter of 0.5 kms. The upper slopes of the Mayon are steep, reaching up to 40 degrees in angle. One of the most active volcanoes in the country. Recorded 64 eruptions since its first documented activity in 1616. Eruption in February 01, 1814 killing 1,200 people and destroying the Cagsawa church was one of the deadliest recorded eruptions in the world. It is commonly referred to as one of the natural wonders of the world. It has a notched rim where a pool of boiling lava can be found. Sulfuric steams and gases continually emit from the crater. Its name was derived from the word “magayon”, meaning beautiful. Its name has been regarded as the symbol not only of Albay but also of the Philippines. Since its first recorded eruption of 1616, Mount Mayon has about 40 recorded eruptions and the worst was on February 1, 1814 which buried the settlements of Cagsawa and Budiao in the town of Daraga. The eruption was on February 2, 1993 killed at least seventy-three people.
PORTA AZUL – This resort in Padang is ideal for swimming, scuba diving, boating and speed boat racing. It is complete with modern and luxurious facilities.
Photo courtesy of Cham Zuñiga
LIGÑON HILL – A place good for hiking, climbing, zip line, rapelling and lava watching. It offers a 360 degree-view of the Mayon Volcano and a very good view of the city as well, especially at night. Visitors are encouraged to walk from the foot to the top of the hill. Travel Time: 3-minute drive from the airport.
KAPUNTUKAN HILL - Described as a “sleeping lion” because of its contour and shape, it is barely a kilometer away from the Legazpi pier, passing through the populous Victory Village. Up the hill, one will have a wider view of the whole city of Legazpi and its neighboring municipalities on
the north and Manito and the island of Rapu-Rapu in the south. The hill is commonly used as the strategic base by professional photographers and photo enthusiasts, who would like to have a panoramic shot of Mayon Volcano by day or night.
MINAROSO CAVES - This rarely explored natural cavern is situated close to the sea. It is a haven of seabirds and swallows. The cave is located in Villahermosa, a barangay in Batan Island, part of the island of Rapu-Rapu on the northeastern part. Historically, it is believed as burial site of ancient Bicolanos.
KARANGAHAN FALLS - Located in Banquerohan, Legazpi City, its clear waterfalls voluminously flow from the mountainside on to a deep catch basin where one can enjoy swimming. Very accessible by any type of motorized vehicle but another few meters walk from the highway.
Man-made
ALBAY PARK & WILDLIFE – A pionic grove and a park rolled into one, this place is the best way to commune with nature right in the heart of Legazpi City. Have a satisfying get together with your family and friends while roaming the park which houses 347 animals belonging to 75 species. Call (052) 435-2026 for more information.
MAYON VOLCANO NATURAL PARK, ECOPARK & CAMPSITE – Explore the great outdoors. Trek, hike, climb and go camping. Try bird watching and look for the 21 species of birds known to reside or visit Mt. Mayon. Located at the foot of Mayon, MVNP is the best place to come so close to Mayon. Log on to www.mayonecotourism.ph for more details.
LEGAZPI BOULEVARD – A reclaimed area beside the Legazpi Port at Barangay Victory Village, overlooking the sea and has a good view of Kapuntukan Hill. The place is well-lighted and very appropriate for strolling, biking and jogging.
RIZAL PARK AND MONUMENT – A modest place to pass away the time. Its dominating features are the monument of Jose Rizal sculpted by National Artist Napoleon Abueva in 1966, the fountain located at the center of the park, and the colorful geolites.
PEÑARANDA PARK – An improved park with elevated skating rink, concrete benches and stage surrounded with trees and ornamental plants and neon lights. It is located in front of the City Hall Building and the Provincial Capitol of Albay. FREEDOM PARK – This park located in Barriada, Barangay Geogon features a benches walks and curbs, around the park and colorful geolites. It is also planted with different kinds of trees and flowering plants. The park was designed by a Japanese Architect Shimizum. It is highlighted by an imposing piece of abstract bronze sculpture “mag-ilusyon” (sculptured man and woman placed romantically at the center of the park).
KAMPO NG BAYAN HERITAGE PARK – The home of the Police Regional Office V, situated within the Camp Simeon A. Ola. The park features Gen. Simeon A. Ola Monument, in honor of the last Filipino surrender to the Americans who is a Bicolano, Relics Point which showcases some major military and police equipment, Nursery, Daragang Magayon Garden and the Potenciano Gregorio Garden which serves as venue for atrs and cultural presentations. EMBARCADERO – A well master-planned information technology and
modern trading hub in a seafront environment. It has boutiques, waterfront market places, restaurants, watering holes, amusement centers, sunny cafés and outdoor patios.
Religious
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SHRINE – Located atop the Buraguis Hill overlooking the city proper, and features life-size images of the characters of the Way of the Cross stations arranged within the hill slopes. A 20-feet image of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands at the hilltop. The feast day is celebrated every 12th day of December. A mini museum is also located within the compound.
ST. RAPHAEL PARISH CHURCH – A church located within the Legazpi Port Commercial District. St. Raphael is the Patron Saint of the city; feast day is celebrated every 24th day of October.
ST. GREGORY THE GREAT CATHEDRAL – This church attained the status of a cathedral when the Diocese of Legazpi had its residence in the Albay District, thus is became the Episcopal Seat.
IGLESIA NI KRISTO CHURCH – Constructed in 1965, this serves as the central church of this religious denomination in the Province of Albay. It is located in Barangay Cabagñan. Socio-Economic Events
Legazpeños regard their festivals seriously. These are events which are given exhaustive preparations every year to impress visitors of the Legazpeños warm hospitality and their solemn disposition towards God. Week-long activities are lined-up as a form of thanksgiving for the bounty received.
Festivals
IBALONG FESTIVAL - A festival depicting Bicol’s early beginnings as portrayed by the characters and stories of the three heroes, Baltog, Handyong and Bantong. The name was the momenclature of Bicol Region. It is a way of bringing together the hearts of the people of Legazpi City and the province of Albay and exhibiting what they are famous for. Other highlights are Agro-industrial Trade Fair, Stage Presentation of the Epic Ibalong, Search for Mutya ng Ibalong, Cultural and Musical Shows and many more interesting events. Log on to [email protected] for details. BIKOL ARTS FESTIVAL - A month-long festival held every February 1-28 showcasing the region’s arts and culture, crafts and agro-industrial products of the different provinces and cities of the region. Activities include a grand festival parade, essay writing and poster making contest, laro ng lahi, fashion show, etc.
FIESTA TSINOY – A Chinese New Year celebration participated by the Filipino- Chinese community (Albay Chapter) featuring various activities i.e., Dragon/Lion Dance, Chinese Cultural program, ancestral veneration within a mass, among others.
ROKYAW FESTIVAL – Rokyaw is Aquinas University’s offering and
tribute to the Bikolanos, as well as its advocacy for Bicol development through culture and the arts. It will feature stories done through street dancing and short play. Story lines will tackle contemporary global and local concerns of the Bikolano and his/her community and the many ways by which they as people grapple with everyday realities.
PASTORES BICOL – An interpretative folk-festival related to the celebration of Christmas tradition. It reenacts the rejoicing shepherds who sang the first Christmas Carol during the birth of Baby Jesus in Bethlehem. Participants are clad in colorful costumes with the traditional “arco” as they sing and dance to the tune of “Pastores A Belen.” Recreations
MVNP ECOPARK & CAMPSITE – The best place to start and end a volcano trek; to undertake bird watching of endemic species; for familiarization of butterflies and insects at different heights; where familiarization of flora of an active volcano at different heights; to camp in before and after Mayon Volcano adventure where facilities are available, and safety and security is insured. For details, log on to www.mayonecotourism.ph.
LIGÑON HILL NATURE PARK ADVENTURE – An exciting destination for locals and tourists rising on top of one of Legazpi City’s most famous landmarks, the 156-meter Ligñon Hill (pronounced as /li-NYON/). Ligñon Hill Nature Park offers fun filled and thrilling activities: ziplining, rappelling, trekking, hanging bridge crossing, and kapit tuko (lizard grip) trailing.
MAYON VOLCANO ATV AND LAVA TRAIL ADVENTURE – The ATV experience starts from Brgy. Pawa in Legazpi City which is a P8.00 – P10.00 tricycle ride from the city proper. The trail crosses small rivers and rocky areas. The trail is more or less 9 kilometers and about 45 minutes drive from the starting point to the lava front.
Shopping and Native Products / OTOP
A good place to shop is at the Grand Terminal in Legazpi City. Fine hand - crafted products and pili nut candies are available for sale.
Gift Shops
ALBAY CENTRAL PILI NUT CANDY
Ms. Rosemarie D. Battung, Proprietress
873 Rizal St., Old Albay, Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 820-3529 / 481-1161 /820-2539
Email: [email protected]
BICOL SHIRTS CITYMs. Ma. Herna Mostar,
ProprietressBrgy. Sagmin, Old Albay, Legazpi City
Tel No. (052) 820-3678 / 435-6311
Email: [email protected]
DTI ALBAY RUMEPP (Rural Micro Enterprise
Promotion Program)Ms. Ma. Salvacion B. Macasinag, Office-in-
Charge2F DBP Bldg., Quezon
Ave., Legazpi CityTel No: (052) 480-6834 /
0927-26798599Email:
[email protected] / [email protected]
Tourism Services
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM – REGION VMs. Maria Ong-RavanillaRegional DirectorRegional Center Site, Rawis4500 Legaspi CityTel. No. (052) 481-5593 / 435-0085Fax No.: (052) 482-0715 / 482-0712RD Cellphone: 0917-5583460Email: [email protected] /[email protected]: http://www.gayonbicol.com LEGAZPI CITY TOURISM OFFICEMs. Joan Encinares-JamisalTourism OfficerG/F City Hall, Legazpi CityTel Nos. (052) 480-2698 / 820-1843Tel. No. (052) 481-0250 / 435-4241Email: [email protected] BUREAU OF IMMIGRATION & DEPORTATIONGreat Pacific Tourist Inn, Rizal St., Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 820-5153Website: www.immigration.gov.ph DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRSLakandula Drive, Brgy. Cruzada, Legazpi CityTel. No. (052) 480-3000 / 820-3000Fax No. (052) 480-1773Website: www.dfa.gov.ph
LIGAO CITY
“The City Where Good Things Happen”
Brief History
The name Ligao came is derived from the local word "ticau", once an abundant tree whose poisonous leaves were used to catch fish in rivers or creeks. Most Ligaoeños, however, believe that the name Ligao was originally "licau" which means to take the long way around or to turn away from the ordinary or usual route.
Ligao started as a small settlement known as Cavasi in the 16th century. It grew in population as it attracted natives from nearby settlements. Eventually, power struggles among ambitious and aggressive leaders caused trouble as they created divisions among the settlement. There arose five divisions led by maginoos (chieftains): Pagkilatan, Maaban, Sampoñgan, Makabongay and Hokoman. Peace was only restored when Chieftain Pagkilatan was appointed supreme leader over the entire settlement with the approval of the other chieftains.
The town was founded as a barrio of Polangui in 1606, being ceded to Oas in 1665, and finally becoming an independent municipality in 1666.
Profile
Geography
Geographically located between 13º to 14º latitude and 123º to 124º longitude. It is situated within the central part of the third district of Albayand bounded by the following municipalities: on the north by the municipality of Oas; on the south by the municipality of Guinobatan; on the east by the city of Tabaco; and, on the west by the municipality of Pio Duran.
Area
The city has a total land area of about 308.90 km. It accounts for 9.65% of the total land area of Albay and ranks second to the municipality of Oasin terms of the largest municipal land area in the entire province.
Political Subdivision
Composed of fifteen (55) barangays, eight (8) of which is within the poblacion. The largest barangay is Maonon while the smallest barangay is Dunao which have a land area of 2,493.57 hectares and 29.57 hectares, respectively.
BARANGAYSAbella Catburawan Pinamanaquia
nAllang Cabasi PinitAmtic Culliat Ranao-ranao
Bacong Dunao San VicenteBagumbayan Francia Santa Cruz
(Pob.)Balanac Guilid TagpoBaligang Herrera TamboBarayong Layon Tandarora
Basag Macalidong TastasBatang Mahaba Tinago
Bay Malama TinampoBinanowan Maonon TiongsonBinatagan
(Pob.)Nasisi Tomolin
Bobonsuran Nabonton TuburanBonga Oma-oma Tula-tula
GrandeBusac Palapas Tula-tula
PequeñaBusay Pandan Tupas
Cabarian PaulbaCalzada (Pob.)
Paulog
Population
Based on the August 2007 census, the province has a total population of 101,179.
Language/Dialect
The dialects vary as the people who came to settle, from the Ilocano dialect to Kapampangan to Tagalog, Visayan and even transient Muslim traders with their own dialects. But Ligao City has a distinct dialect which differs in pronunciation, meaning and spelling even from other Bicol dialects. The local dialect is quite similar to Kinaray-a, a dialect in Antique.
Topography
Ligao has a total land area of 24,640 hectares, 23.05 percent of which are fertile flatlands suitable for high value crops and 76.95 percent are mountainous and hilly terrain with potential for agriculture and traversed by secondary rivers. Tertiary rivers originate from Mt. Masaraga and Mayon Volcano located at the south and eastern side of the city. Ligao's soil is generally fertile giving great flexibility practically to all types of crops. There are six common soil types found in the city: Ligao loam; Guinobatan sandy loam; Mauraro gravelly sandy loam; Libon silt; Tigaon clay and Sevilla clay.
Climate
Rainy seanson starts from July to January. Dry season is from January to June but sometimes typhoon occurs during these months.
Economy
Ligao City has an abundant water supply attributing to its well-managed watersheds. It has beautiful natural springs, caves, hills, lakes, waterfalls, mountains and beaches waiting to be tapped for development. The coastal resource boosts of vast marine biodiversity. The city is rich in mineral resources among which are high quality sand and gravel, and the aluminum silicate (zeolite), already being marketed externally.
Communication
Two cable television companies and four telephone companies operate within the city. Two courier services, a post office and three of the country's biggest cellular network providers (Smart, Globe and Sun Cellular) and an FM radio station (DZRH Radio Natin) also operate within the city providing the communication needs of the people.
Transportation and Connectivity
The City is the Trade Center in the 3rd District of Albay. It serves the nearby municipalities of Pioduran, Oas Guinobatan, Polangui and Libon.
Ligao is considered as one of the Transport Nodes under the Legazpi-Iriga-naga-Daet (LIND) Growth Corridor.
How to Get There
By Air
CEBU PACIFIC AIRWAYSAirline Operations Center BuildingManila Domestic Airport, Pasay City 1301Tel Nos: (632) 702-0888 (Hotline) / 802-7000
Flight Operation: (632) 851-9185
T3 Sales OfficeLevel 3, Departure HallNAIA Terminal 3, Andrews Ave., Pasay City
Robinson’s GalleriaWest Lane, Level 1, Ortigas Ave., Pasay City
Robinson’s Place ManilaBeside Adriatico entrance(In front of Malate-Adriatico Grand Residences)
Express Ticket OfficeTerminal 1 – Manila Domestic Airport, Pasay City
Summit World Manila
Level 5, SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City
Supersonic Services MakatiG/F, Collonade Residence, C. Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
Golden Ace ResourcesAirport Site, Legazpi CityTel No: (6352) 480-9667
The Hubs A.T.O – PolanguiBichara Commercial Complex, Basud, Polangui, AlbayTel Nos: (6352) 435-1122 / 212-6589Manila Line: (632) 697-3693Mobile: (63919) 578-1199
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
Golden Ace ResourcesAirport Site, Legazpi CityTel No. (6352) 480-9667
Golden Ace Resources CorporationCasablanca Hotel Peñaranda St., Legazpi City Tel No. (6352) 481-2328
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily
060010251215
072511501340
065511201310
081512451435
Cebu Airport Ticket OfficeMactan International Airport
Lapu-Lapu City 6016Business Hours: 1:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sun/Mon/Thu/FriBusiness Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tue/Wed/SatTel. No. (6332) 230-8888
Robinsons Place – CebuF. Ramos St., Cebu CityBusiness Hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Daily
Skyliner Services – Ayala CenterSouth Parking Area, Cebu CityTel No. (06334) 231-6808
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Cebu
Legazpi
Legazpi
Cebu
TU/TH/SA1310
1435
1415
1540
ZEST AIRWAYSTicket, Sales & Cargo CenterDomestic Road cor Andrews Avenue, Pasay CityTel No: (632) 853-1957Fax No: (632) 853-1958
Makati Ticket OfficePhilippine Business Bank Bldg., Yakal St., Makati CityTel No: (632) 888-2002Fax No: (632) 888-2003
Mall of Asia Ticket Office2nd Flr South Wing SM Mall of Asia, Pasay CityTel No: (632) 556-9590Fax No: (632) 556-9591
Express Ticketing OfficeDomestic Airport, Commissioner’s Area, Pasay CityDirect Line: (632) 852-4313Fax No: (632) 514-4311Cashiers’ Direct Line: (632) 854-5134
Cubao Ticketing Office
Unit 38, Shopwise Bldg., Timesquare Ave., Cubao, Quezon CityTel No: (632) 913-4429Fax No: (632) 913-4416
Flight Operation: (632) 859-0993
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
DailyMO/FR/SA
DailyMO/FR/SA
11400830
13151005
12350925
14101100
AIR PHILIPPINES Cubao Ticket OfficeUnit 2-A Opulent Bldg., Gen. Roxas St. Cor EDSATel No: (632) 913-6117Email: [email protected]
Domestic-Main Domestic Ticket OfficeDomestic Airport, Airport Road, Pasay CityTel Nos: (632) 851-7181 / 551-2180Fax No: (632) 551-7881Email: [email protected]
NAIA Terminal 3 Ticket CounterLevel 3, Departure Area, Andrews Avenue, Pasay CityTel Nos: (632) 551-7991 / 551-3046Fax No: (632) 851-5253
Makati Ticket Office
G/F Charter House 114, Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati CityTel No: (632) 892-1459Fax No: (632) 892-2071Email: [email protected]
Manila Ticket OfficePadre Faura Center, Padre Faura St. cor M.H. del Pilar St., Ermita, ManilaTel Nos: (632) 524-0540-41Fax No: (632) 524-0543Email: [email protected]
Flight Operation: (632) 852-8570Legazpi City Ticket OfficeCuakimta Commercial Corp., T. Cabilles St., Tabaco, AlbayTel No: (6352) 480-6855Fax No. (6352) 480-6055Email: [email protected]
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily0840
1010
0940
1110
PHILIPPINES AIRLINESManila Ticketing Office 540 P. Faura St., cor. Adriatico St., PAL Bldg., Ermita, Manila Tel. No. (632) 521-4512 Makati Ticketing Office Greenbelt Center, Legaspi St., MakatiTel. No. (632) 855-8888 (24-hr. res.) 855-9999 (Flt. Info)
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily0630
O800
0730
0900
*Rates and schedules are subject to change without prior notice
By Land
Major bus companies offering air-conditioned units ply the Manila to Bicol-Visayas-Mindanao route, passing through picturesque scenery via the Pan-Philippine Highway. Terminals are located at Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City; Pedro Gil St., Manila; and EDSA, Pasay City. PHILTRANCO SERVICE ENTERPRISES, INC.EDSA, Apelo Cruz St., Pasay CityTel. No. 851-3035 /851-8077 to 78Fax No. 851-0967
Along EDSA near Farmers MarketTel. No. 722-7567851-5420(Dispatcher)
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Pasay to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CRP1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
12 hrs
GOLD LINES (OFFICE)11 Don Ramon St. Talayan Vill. Q.C.Tel. No. 712-2929Mr. William Ching Pasay TerminalTel. No. 851-9737 Ali Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, QCTel. No. 912-4559 / 467-2990Contact Person:Mr. William ChingTel. No. 517-2082
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubaoto
Legazpi
Cubaoto
Tabaco
P830.00 AC
P870.00 AC
Daily6:00 PM 12 hrs
CUL TRANSPORTAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1512
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Pasay to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
12 hrs
P1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
AMIHAN BUS LINE, INC.Columbian Parts Depot Bldg.,2316 Aurora Blvd., Pasay City 1300Tel. No. 854-3735
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CRP1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
12 hrs
CAGSAWA TRAVEL & TOURSAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1514 Padre Faura cor M. H. del Pilar, Ermita ManilaTel. No. 439-3787 or 525-9756
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi /Tabaco
Manila to
Legazpi
P800.00 BC
P850.00 RC
P920.00 EC
P850.00 RC
P920.00 EC
Daily8:00 AM4:30 PM
4:30 PM7:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
12 hrs
PEÑAFRANCIA TOURS & TRAVELAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1528 / 736-4101 to 02 Alabang, Muntinlupa CityTel. No. 480-2903 Legarda, Sampaloc, Manila
(Garage Only)Tel. No. 736-4101 to 03Fax No. 736-4103
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi
P800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC
Daily8:00 AM
9:00 PM12 hrs
RAYMOND TRANSITNew York, EDSA, QCTel. No. 492-6964
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao To
Legazpi /Tabaco
P800.00 AC
Daily9:30 AM12:00 PM2:00 PM5:30 PM7:00 PM8:30 PM
11:30 PM
12 hrs
RSL Shopwise (formerly Rustan’s Supermarket), Cubao, QCTel. No. (632) 913-7127
Padre Faura cor M.H. Del Pilar, Ermita, ManilaTel. No. (632) 525-7077
Legazpi City TerminalTel No. (6352) 435-4713
Tabaco CityTel No. (6352) 487-5406
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao
To
Legazpi /Tabaco
P800.00 AC
Daily6:00 PM8:00 PM 12 hrs
By Sea
Ligao City can be reached by sea through the Masbate via Pioduran route. A major shipping corporation and several motorized bancas ply the area.
SANTA CLARA SHIPPING CORPORATIONU-2701 Antel Global CenterDoña Julia Vargas Ave.Ortigas Center, Pasig CityTel Nos. (032) 232-0614 / 231-1002Fax no. (032) 232-0614Mobile No. 0917-7221151
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day Time
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 5:00 AM
Masbate City
Daily 8:50 AM
Masbate City
Daily 11:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 2:50 PM
Masbate City
Daily 2:00 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 5:50 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 4:00 PM
Masbate City
Daily 7:50 PM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of Accommodation
/ClassRateFrom To
Pioduran, Albay
Masbate City
Mabuhay (Aircon)Ordinary (Non-
Aircon)
P250.00
P200.00
Masbate City
Pioduran, Albay
MBca “ALETH-2”; MBca “ALETH-3”; MBca “ALETH-4”Claveria, Masbate
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Tim Port Da Tim
e y e
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 5:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 6:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 9:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 10:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 5:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 6:30 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 8:30 AM
Cawayan, Claveria, Masbate
Tues/Sat 8:30 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 10:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Tues/Sat 12:00 NN
Cawayan, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 2:00 PM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of
Accommodation /Class
RateFrom To
Claveria, Masbate
Pioduran, Albay
3rd Class P80.00
Pioduran, Albay
Claveria, Masbate
3rd Class P80.00
Cawayan, Claveria, Masbate
Pioduran, Albay
3rd Class P100.00
Pioduran, Albay
Cawayan, Claveria, Masbate
3rd Class P100.00
MB “SAN ISIDRO-2”; MB “SAN ISIDRO-3”; MB “SAN ISIDRO-4”Claveria, Masbate
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time
Port Day Time
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 5:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 6:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 8:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 9:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 10:00 AM
Pioduran, Daily 10:30 Claveria, Daily 11:30
Albay AM Masbate AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 8:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 9:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 9:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 10:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 11:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 12:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 5:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 7:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 8:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 9:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 10:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 3:00 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 4:00 PM
MB “BURIAS CHALLENGER-5”Pioduran, Albay
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time
Port Day Time
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 8:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 9:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 10:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 5:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 10:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 12:00 PM
San Ramon, Claveria, Masbate
Tues 7:00 AM
Pasig, Claveria, Masbate
Tues 8:00 AM
Pasig, Claveria, Masbate
Tues 8:30 AM
Mabiton, Claveria, Masbate
Tues 9:30 AM
Mabiton, Claveria, Masbate
Tues 10:00 AM
San Isidro,
Claveria, Masbate
Tues 10:30 AM
San Isidro,
Claveria, Masbate
Tues 11:00 AM
Masbate City
Tues 3:00 PM
Masbate City
Wed 6:30 AM
San Ramon, Claveria,
Wed 11:30
Masbate AM
San Ramon, Claveria, Masbate
Wed 12:30 PM
Malaking Ilog, San Pascual, Masbate
Wed 1:30 PM
Malaking Ilog, San Pascual, Masbate
Wed 2:00 PM
San Francisco, Quezon, Claveria, Masbate
Wed 5:00 PM
San Francisco, Quezon, Claveria, Masbate
Sat 7:00 AM
Malaking Ilog, San Pascual, Masbate
Sat 10:00 AM
Malaking Ilog, San Pascual, Masbate
Sat 10:30 AM
San Ramon, Claveria, Masbate
Sat 11:30 AM
MB “BURIAS CHALLENGER-2” MB “BURIAS CHALLENGER-3”San Jacinto, Masbate
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day Time
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 5:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 7:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 12:30 PM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 2:00 PM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 5:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 7:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 8:00 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 9:30 AM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 10:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 12:00 NN
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 3:00 PM
Claveria, Masbate
Daily 4:30 PM
MB “SHERLYN-P”Taguilid, Claveria, Masbate
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day Time
Tagulid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:00 AM
Tapayas, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:10 AM
Tapayas, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:30 Taguilid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 6:40
AM PM
Taguilid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 7:00 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 8:30 AM
Pioduran, Albay
Daily 11:30 AM
Taguilid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 1:00 PM
Tagulid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 1:30 PM
Tapayas, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 1:40 PM
Tapayas, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 2:00 PM
Taguilid, Claveria, Masbate
Daily 2:10 PM
Getting Around
Buses, taxis, vans and jeepneys generally are the main mode of transportation in going to tourist destinations. For short distance trip, pedicabs and tricycles are also available for hire.
TAXI FARE RATES FOR BICOL REGION
Per Decision under Case No. 2010-0295 dated December 23, 2010
FLAGDOWN P40.00 First 500 metersSucceeding P3.50 per 300 metersWaiting Time P3.50 per 2 minutes
Effectivity: January 24, 2011
FAREDENO REGULAR STUDENTS/DISABLED/
SENIOR CITIZENS
PUB & MINI-BUS
MIN 1ST KMS RATE PER
SUCCEEDING KM
P8.50
P1.35
P6.80
P1.08
PUB AC & MINI-BUS
RATE PER KM P1.60 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
P1.28 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
FCE/GTE RATE PER KM P1.60 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
P1.28.00 (less P1.00 on usual fare as of July 14, 2008)
PUJ MIN 1ST 4 KMS P8.00 P6.40
RATE PER SUCCEEDING
KM
P1.40 P1.12
FC-MC MIN 1ST 4 KMS P7.50 P6.00
RATE PER SUCCEEDING
KM
P1.40 P1.12
PER ORDER DATED JANUARY 31, 2011
Accommodations
Non-Accredited Inns
L & E HotelMr. Joseph Luz, Manager
San Jose St., Brgy., Dunao Ligao City
Tel. No. (052) 837-7206Mobile No. 0920-3529257
No. Of Rooms: 5
SAMBITAN TOURIST INNMs. Donna Sambitan, Manager
Diversion Rd., Ligao CityTel. No. (052) 837-7430
No. of Rooms: 18
Non-Accredited Pension House
LIGAO PENSION HOUSEMr. Jun Manlangit, Manager
Sta. Cruz, Ligao CityNo. of Rooms: 15
Non-Accredited Lodging House
LC CITY TRAVELODGEMs. Ma. Ronita Pinpin,
ManagerDunao, Ligao CityNo. of Rooms: 17
Non-Accredited Resorts
COCO FARM COOLMs. Carmen Suruiz, Manager
Brgy. Batang, Ligao CityTel. No. (052) 437-7517
Mobile No. 0928-9443570 / 0921-7414597No. of Rooms: 6
TWIN PEAK’S FARM RESORT
Mr. Teoderico Residilla, Manager
Batang, Ligao CityEmail:
No. of Rooms:5
Tourist Attractions
Man-made
KAWA-KAWA HILL – In Ligao, one should head to Tuburan village and hike up the hill without a hilltop, the natural marvel known as kawa-kawa a local word meaning cauldron. Kawa-kawa is a hill with a crater shaped depression on its top. From an elevation of 236 meters, one can view the entire city proper below and all its surroundings. Sunrise and sunsets are spectacular. Almost every day one can experience the beautiful multitude of changing colors during sunset. Visitors who trekked the hill experience a feeling of cleansing, both in breathing the clean air and feeling a sense of serenity. For details: www.kawakawa.com.ph
Events Festivals
TINAGBUAN FESTIVAL – From the term Tagbuan, which means
converging point, is exactly the essence of this festival as it enables Ligaoeños to cme back to Ligao for a blessed reunion with their families and friends. The festivity is at the same time celebrated in honor of St. Stephen Protomartyr. The festival’s highlight is the street dance presentation.
Recreations
Shopping and Native Products / OTOP
Gift Shops
LLOMAR FOOD ENTERPRISEMs. Ma. Jeil Rillo Martinez,
Proprietress196 Purok 5, Paulog, Ligao City
Email: [email protected]
m
Tourism Services
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM – REGION VMs. Maria Ong-RavanillaRegional DirectorRegional Center Site, Rawis4500 Legaspi CityTel. No. (052) 481-5593 / 435-0085Fax No.: (052) 482-0715 / 482-0712RD Cellphone: 0917-5583460Email: [email protected] /[email protected]: http://www.gayonbicol.com LIGAO TOURISM OFFICEMs. Gina Balimbing
Tourism Officerc/o Office of the MayorLigao CityTel No. (052) 485-1373Fax No. (052) 485-1385Email: [email protected]
TABACO CITY
“The City of Love”
Brief History
The founding of Tabaco dates back in the year 1587 when it was only a visita of then bigger town of Cagsawa, spiritually administered by the Franciscan friars. A popular legend tells however that Tabaco means, "Tabak ko", meaning "my bolo".
The recorded history of the town began in 1587 with the missionary work of the Franciscan fathers. In 1616, Rev. Fr. Pedro de Alcareso became the first permanent minister and built a church which was dedicated to the glorious Precusor of our Saviour-St. John the Baptist, whose feast is onJune 24. Up to the present, St. John the Baptist has remained the town's patron saint.
The first inhabitants who settled along the seashore engaged in fishing and crude farming. Due to the continuous attacks of Moro raiders, the natives migrated to San Vicente
and San Carlos and started the foundation of the first poblacion in 1703, while the fishermen transferred to the shores of the bay of what is now known as Cormidal.
In 1811, a terrible typhoon called baguiong Oguis or white typhoon brought havoc to the town.This was followed in 1814 by a major eruption of the Mayon Volcano which showered the area with ashes and hot rocks.
The Americans arrived at Tabaco on February 9, 1900 under the command of Col. Walter Howe. Superior armaments and well-trained soldiers quickened the Americans’ conquest against the Tabaquenios’ relentless courage and patriotism. This same courage and patriotism was again witnessed during the Second World War.
With the restoration of peace after World War II, the residents of Tabaco started to rebuild the town; taking advantage of the American occupation making the Tabaco a thriving town by the time the country was given independence.
Hon. Krisel Lagman-Luistro introduced House Bill No. 7851, converting the municipality of Tabaco into a component city of the Province ofAlbay. Senate Bill No. 2244 was sponsored by Sen. Sergio Osmeña III and Sen. Franklin Drilon as its counterpart in the Senate. The Republic Act No. 9020, An Act Converting the Municipality of Tabaco into a Component City of the Province of Albay was signed into Law by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo last February 5, 2001. The municipality was finally converted into a city after
the Plebiscite conducted last March 4, 2001.
Profile
Geography
The City of Tabaco is located on the eastern coast of Albay province with an area of 117.14 sq. km. Its territory occupies a large part of the mainland, which extends from the Lagunoy Gulf to San Miguel Island; an island located a few kilometers to the east. Tabaco Bay bound the Tabaco municipality to the east, the municipality of Malinao to the North, the municipality of Malilipot to the south and the City of Ligao to the Southwest.
The boundaries of the city are characterized by the intersection of two national roads with one traversing the east coast from the southern City of Legazpi and the other originating from the City of Tabaco going west across the City of Ligao, which, in turn, connects with Manila south road.
Political Subdivision
Tabaco City is politically subdivided into forty-seven (47) barangays, to wit:
BARANGAYSAgnas (San
Miguel Island)
Cormidal Salvacion
Bacolod Divino Rostro (Pob.)
San Antonio
Bangkilingan Fatima San CarlosBantayan Guinobat San Juan
(Pob.)Baranghawon Hacienda San Lorenzo
Basagan MagapoMriroc San RamonBasud (Pob.) Matagbac San RoqueBogñabong Oras San Vicente
Bombon (Pob.)
Oson Santo Cristo (Pob.)
Bonot Panal Sua-Igot
San Isidro Pawa TabiguianBuang Pinagbobong TagasBuhian Quinale
Cabasan (Pob.)
Tayhi (Pob.)
Cabagñan Quinastillojan Visita (San Miguel Island)
Cobo Rawis (San Miguel Island)
Comon Sagurong (San Miguel
Island)
Population
Based on the August 2007 census, the province has a total population of 123, 513.
Language/Dialect
Majority of the population speak Bicol dialect. Other languages/dialects spoken are Tagalog, Kapampangan, Waray, Spanish, English and Chinese.
Topography
The terrain of Tabaco is generally flat. The difference in elevation from the highest point to the lowest point is 5 meters only. Maximum elevation is 13 meters above sea level. The central part of the mainland which is located slightly to the west of the poblacion is generally flat along the national highway going to Ligao City. To the northwesternmost portion from the central mainland, the elevation of the terrain reaches 400 meters above sea level. From the south of the national road to the extreme portion west of the mainland, the elevation continuously rises up to the crater of the Mayon Volcano at an elevation of 2,462 meters.
The San Miguel Island is almost entirely surrounded by groups of small hills. The land level, however, is plain
and elevated at about 35 meters above sea level.
Climate
The City of Tabaco belongs to the second type of climate. It is characterized by no distinct dry season but with a very pronounced maximum rainfall from November to January.
The area has pronounces warmness and humidity throughout the year with a mean temperature of 26˚ Celsius and a humidity range up to 80%.
February is the coldest month with a low of 21˚ Celsius. The warmest temperature is experienced during the month of May with a mean temperature of 27˚ Celsius.
Economy
The city used to be the province's economic capital. Its economy is still heavily dependent on agriculture. Major crops include rice, corn, rootcrops, vegetables, coconuts and abacá. Poultry and swine raising as well as fishing are other major industries such as cuttlery is very much alive. Tabaco City has the sole international seaport in the region contributing to the city's vibrant economy it is today.
Communications
Local and international calls can be made from public and pre-paid card phones or through operators of telephone companies.
Transportation and Connectivity
The port of Tabaco City is one of the ports of entry open to overseas shipping in the province of Albay. It serves mainly as a passenger and cargo movement facility to the islands of San Miguel, Cagraray, Batan, and Rapu-Rapu as well as the province of Catanduanes and the coastal town ofCamarines Sur.
Buses as a mode of transportation to and fro Manila is also available.
Air transportation is via the Legapi Airport.
How to Get There
By Air
CEBU PACIFIC AIRWAYSAirline Operations Center BuildingManila Domestic Airport, Pasay City 1301Tel Nos: (632) 702-0888 (Hotline) / 802-7000
Flight Operation: (632) 851-9185
T3 Sales OfficeLevel 3, Departure Hall
NAIA Terminal 3, Andrews Ave., Pasay City
Robinson’s GalleriaWest Lane, Level 1, Ortigas Ave., Pasay City
Robinson’s Place ManilaBeside Adriatico entrance(In front of Malate-Adriatico Grand Residences)
Express Ticket OfficeTerminal 1 – Manila Domestic Airport, Pasay City
Summit World ManilaLevel 5, SM Mega Mall, Mandaluyong City
Supersonic Services MakatiG/F, Collonade Residence, C. Palanca St., Legaspi Village, Makati City
Golden Ace ResourcesAirport Site, Legazpi CityTel No: (6352) 480-9667
The Hubs A.T.O – PolanguiBichara Commercial Complex, Basud, Polangui, AlbayTel Nos: (6352) 435-1122 / 212-6589Manila Line: (632) 697-3693Mobile: (63919) 578-1199
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
Golden Ace ResourcesAirport Site, Legazpi CityTel No. (6352) 480-9667
Golden Ace Resources CorporationCasablanca Hotel Peñaranda St., Legazpi City Tel No. (6352) 481-2328
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily
060010251215
072511501340
065511201310
081512451435
Cebu Airport Ticket OfficeMactan International AirportLapu-Lapu City 6016Business Hours: 1:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Sun/Mon/Thu/FriBusiness Hours: 5:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Tue/Wed/SatTel. No. (6332) 230-8888
Robinsons Place – CebuF. Ramos St., Cebu CityBusiness Hours: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM, Daily
Skyliner Services – Ayala CenterSouth Parking Area, Cebu CityTel No. (06334) 231-6808
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Cebu
Legazpi
Legazpi
Cebu
TU/TH/SA1310
1435
1415
1540
ZEST AIRWAYSTicket, Sales & Cargo CenterDomestic Road cor Andrews Avenue, Pasay CityTel No: (632) 853-1957Fax No: (632) 853-1958
Makati Ticket OfficePhilippine Business Bank Bldg., Yakal St., Makati City
Tel No: (632) 888-2002Fax No: (632) 888-2003
Mall of Asia Ticket Office2nd Flr South Wing SM Mall of Asia, Pasay CityTel No: (632) 556-9590Fax No: (632) 556-9591
Express Ticketing OfficeDomestic Airport, Commissioner’s Area, Pasay CityDirect Line: (632) 852-4313Fax No: (632) 514-4311Cashiers’ Direct Line: (632) 854-5134
Cubao Ticketing OfficeUnit 38, Shopwise Bldg., Timesquare Ave., Cubao, Quezon CityTel No: (632) 913-4429Fax No: (632) 913-4416
Flight Operation: (632) 859-0993
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
DailyMO/FR/SA
DailyMO/FR/SA
11400830
13151005
12350925
14101100
AIR PHILIPPINES Cubao Ticket OfficeUnit 2-A Opulent Bldg., Gen. Roxas St. Cor EDSATel No: (632) 913-6117Email: [email protected]
Domestic-Main Domestic Ticket OfficeDomestic Airport, Airport Road, Pasay CityTel Nos: (632) 851-7181 / 551-2180Fax No: (632) 551-7881Email: [email protected]
NAIA Terminal 3 Ticket CounterLevel 3, Departure Area, Andrews Avenue, Pasay CityTel Nos: (632) 551-7991 / 551-3046Fax No: (632) 851-5253
Makati Ticket OfficeG/F Charter House 114, Legaspi St., Legaspi Village, Makati CityTel No: (632) 892-1459Fax No: (632) 892-2071Email: [email protected]
Manila Ticket OfficePadre Faura Center, Padre Faura St. cor M.H. del Pilar St., Ermita, ManilaTel Nos: (632) 524-0540-41Fax No: (632) 524-0543Email: [email protected]
Flight Operation: (632) 852-8570Legazpi City Ticket OfficeCuakimta Commercial Corp., T. Cabilles St., Tabaco, AlbayTel No: (6352) 480-6855Fax No. (6352) 480-6055Email: [email protected]
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily0840
1010
0940
1110
PHILIPPINES AIRLINESManila Ticketing Office 540 P. Faura St., cor. Adriatico St., PAL Bldg., Ermita, Manila Tel. No. (632) 521-4512 Makati Ticketing Office Greenbelt Center, Legaspi St., MakatiTel. No. (632) 855-8888 (24-hr. res.) 855-9999 (Flt. Info)
Gateway 21 Holidays – Legazpi City AirportAirport Site, Mayon Airport Canteen, Legazpi CityTel Nos: (6352) 480-5055 / 820-2121 / 481-9147
Gateway 21 HolidaysMetroglass OfficePeñaranda St., Legazpi CityTel Nos: (052) 480-5005 / 820-5252
FROM TO FREQ. ETA ETD
Manila
Legazpi
Legazpi
Manila
Daily0630
O800
0730
0900
*Rates and schedules are subject to change without prior notice
By Land
Major bus companies offering air-conditioned units ply the Manila to Bicol-Visayas-Mindanao route, passing through picturesque scenery via the Pan-Philippine Highway. Terminals are located at Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City; Pedro Gil St., Manila; and EDSA, Pasay City. PHILTRANCO SERVICE ENTERPRISES, INC.EDSA, Apelo Cruz St., Pasay CityTel. No. 851-3035 /851-8077 to 78Fax No. 851-0967 Along EDSA near Farmers MarketTel. No. 722-7567851-5420(Dispatcher)
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Pasay to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CRP1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
12 hrs
GOLD LINES (OFFICE)11 Don Ramon St. Talayan Vill. Q.C.Tel. No. 712-2929Mr. William Ching Pasay TerminalTel. No. 851-9737 Ali Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, QCTel. No. 912-4559 / 467-2990Contact Person:Mr. William ChingTel. No. 517-2082
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubaoto
LegazpiP830.00 AC
Daily
Cubaoto
TabacoP870.00 AC
6:00 PM 12 hrs
CUL TRANSPORTAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1512
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Pasay to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CRP1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
12 hrs
AMIHAN BUS LINE, INC.Columbian Parts Depot Bldg.,2316 Aurora Blvd., Pasay City 1300Tel. No. 854-3735
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P900.00 ACP800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC w/CRP1,000.00 AC w/CRP1,100.00 AC w/CR
Daily3:00 PM4:30 PM5:30 PM8:45 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM
9:30 PM
12 hrs
CAGSAWA TRAVEL & TOURSAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1514 Padre Faura cor M. H. del Pilar, Ermita ManilaTel. No. 439-3787 or 525-9756
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi /Tabaco
P800.00 BC
P850.00 RC
Daily8:00 AM4:30 PM
4:30 PM
Manila to
Legazpi
P920.00 EC
P850.00 RC
P920.00 EC
7:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:30 PM
12 hrs
PEÑAFRANCIA TOURS & TRAVELAli Mall, Cubao, QCTel. No. 913-1528 / 736-4101 to 02 Alabang, Muntinlupa CityTel. No. 480-2903 Legarda, Sampaloc, Manila(Garage Only)Tel. No. 736-4101 to 03Fax No. 736-4103
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao to
Legazpi
P800.00 AC
P1,100.00 AC
Daily8:00 AM
9:00 PM12 hrs
RAYMOND TRANSITNew York, EDSA, QCTel. No. 492-6964
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao To
Legazpi /Tabaco
P800.00 AC
Daily9:30 AM12:00 PM2:00 PM5:30 PM7:00 PM8:30 PM
11:30 PM
12 hrs
RSL Shopwise (formerly Rustan’s Supermarket), Cubao, QCTel. No. (632) 913-7127
Padre Faura cor M.H. Del Pilar, Ermita, ManilaTel. No. (632) 525-7077
Legazpi City TerminalTel No. (6352) 435-4713
Tabaco CityTel No. (6352) 487-5406
ROUTE APPROXIMATE FARE
FREQUENCY TRAVEL TIME
Cubao
To
Legazpi /Tabaco
P800.00 AC
Daily6:00 PM8:00 PM 12 hrs
By Sea
Several shipping lines have regular trips to and from Catanduanes through the Tabaco Port. Likewise, motorized boats are available for transport.
PEÑAFRANCIA SHIPPING CORPORATION467 Juan Luna St., Plaza Lorenzo RuizBinondo, Manila
Pili, Camarines SurTel No. (054) 361-2938
Safety Management OfficeAllen, Northern SamarMobile No: 09177221151
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day TimeTabaco City Daily 6:30
AMVirac,
Catanduanes
Daily 10:30 AM
Virac, Catanduane
s
Daily 11:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 5:00 PM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)
Passage RatesLINKS Type of
Accommodation /Class
RateFrom To
Tabaco City Virac, Catanduanes
Mabuhay (Aircon)Ordinary (Non-Aircon)
P310.00P247.00
Virac, Catanduane
s
Tabaco City
REGINA SHIPPING LINES, INC.Capilihan, Virac, Catanduanes
Purok 5, San Joaquin RoadRawis, Legazpi City
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day TimeTabaco City Daily 4:30
AMSan Andres, Catanduanes
Daily 7:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 5:30 AM
San Andres, Catanduanes
Daily 8:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 7:00 AM
San Andres, Catanduanes
Daily 9:30 AM
Tabaco City Daily 12:00 NOON
San Andres, Catanduanes
Daily 2:30 AM
Tabaco City Daily 3:00 PM
San Andres, Catanduanes
Daily 5:00 AM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 8:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 10:30 AM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 9:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 11:30 AM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 10:30 AM
Tabaco City Daily 1:00 PM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 12:30 AM
Tabaco City Daily 3:00 PM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 3:30 PM
Tabaco City Daily 5:30 PM
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Daily 8:00 AM
Tabaco City Daily 10:30 AM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of Accommodation
/ClassRateFrom To
Tabaco City San Andres, Catanduanes
Mabuhay (Aircon)Ordinary (Non-Aircon)
P300.00P230.00
San Andres, Catanduane
s
Tabaco City
MBca “MARJORIE”San Roque, Tabaco City
Sailing Frequencies/Schedule of TripsDEPARTURE ARRIVAL
Port Day Time Port Day TimeTabaco City
Daily 1:00 PM
Tanglad, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Nagcalsot, Rapu-Rapu,
Daily 2:30 PM
2:50 PM
Albay
Sitio Calpi,
Calanaga, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
Calanaga, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3:35 PM
4:00 PM
Schedule of Rates (Per Link)Passage Rates
LINKS Type of Accommodation /
ClassRateFrom To
Tabaco City
Tanglad, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P70.00
Nagcalsot, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P70.00
Sitio Calpi, Calanaga,
Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P70.00
Calanaga, Rapu-Rapu, Albay
3rd Class P70.00
Accommodations
Accredited Resorts
DHIO ENDHEKA SPRING RESORT
Mr. Fresnido A. Gonzales, Manager
Crossing Mayon, Buang, Tabaco City
Mobile: 09178535514Email:
[email protected]: “A”No. of Rooms: 13
Non-Accredited Hotels
CASA EUGENIA HOTEL & RESTAURANT
Mr. Norberto San Pablo, Manager
Tagas, Tabaco, AlbayTel Nos: (052) 820-0425 / 257-
7426Fax No. (052) 830-1948Classification: Economy
No. of Rooms: 16
Non-Accredited Inns
DIVINE TOURIST INNMr. Rolan Benig, ManagerA Luna St. Divino Rostro,
Tabaco, AlbayTel. No. (052) 830-1180/ 830-
0330No. of Rooms: 5
GARDENIA HOTELMr. Herbert Abraham,
ManagerRiosa St., Tabaco city
Tel. No. (052) 487-8019No. of Rooms: 29
MAEVIN’S INNMs. Claudine Lao, ManagerGen. Luna St., Tabaco City
Tel. No. (052) 487-5562No. of Rooms: 10
SILVER CREST INNMr. Jose Walfrido Pinpin
San Lorenzo, Tabaco CityTel. No. (052) 830-2715
No. of Rooms: 11
TAGO INNMr. Noel L. Que, Manager
Salvacion, Tabaco CityTel. No. (052) 830-1175
No. of Rooms: 14
Non-Accredited Pension House
GUILLERMO’S PENSION HOUSE
Mr. Joaquin C. GuillermoKarangahan Blvd., Tabaco
CityTel. No. (052) 830-2364
No. of Rooms: 6
TWINS PENSION HOUSELuna St., Tabaco, AlbayTel. No. (052) 837-0049
Non-Accredited Dormitories / Boarding Houses / Homestays
CAROLYN “A” ResortMr. Celso Aytona, Manager
Zone 6, San Roque, Tabaco CityTel. No. (052) 830-0169
No. of Rooms: 10
MARVISTA COURT & RECREATIONMr. Domingo C. Brito, ManagerPoblete St., P-4,
San Lorenzo,Tabaco City
Tel. No. (052) 830-1759
Mobile. 0920-7834016
No. of Rooms: 7
Travel Trade
Tour Operators/Travel AgenciesPerfect Cone Travels &
ConsultancyMr. Antonio de Jesus Lugo, GM43 Arellano St., Tabaco, Albay
Tel No. (052) 4874002Email:
Website: www.perfectcone@redp
Tourist Attractions
Historical
BAHAY NA BATO – A Spanish-era structure which used to be Smith Bell and Company, an import-export firm dealing in abaca whose origins dated from 1868. Later this architectural wonder was bought by a gifted lyric-poet, Angela Manalang-Gloria, born in Pampanga and chose to live in her last day in this house.
Cultural
SAN JUAN BAUTISTA CHURCH – Tabaco City – Declared as National Cultural treasure, the church has a rare floor plan and borne with strong stonewalls. These and more architectural heritage treasures await the art enthusiasts.
Natural
Photo courtesy of Cham Zuñiga
MAYON VOLCANO – The stratovolcano known for its almost perfect symmetrical triangle shape. It stands majestically at 8,077.427’ feet in height above sea level. From the broad base, it is about 10 kms. in radius. The crater is 2,462 meters above sea level. Base circumference is 62.8 km (40 ml) and with a diameter of 0.5 kms. The upper slopes of the Mayon are steep, reaching up to 40 degrees in angle. One of the most active volcanoes in the country. Recorded 64 eruptions since its first documented activity in 1616. Eruption in February 01, 1814 killing 1,200 people and destroying the Cagsawa church was one of the deadliest recorded eruptions in the world. It is commonly referred to as one of the natural wonders of the world. It has a notched rim where a pool of boiling lava can be found. Sulfuric steams and gases continually emit from the crater. Its name was derived from the word “magayon”, meaning beautiful. Its name has been regarded as the symbol not only of Albay but also of the Philippines. Since its first recorded eruption of 1616, Mount Mayon has about 40 recorded eruptions and the worst was on
February 1, 1814 which buried the settlements of Cagsawa and Budiao in the town of Daraga. The eruption was on February 2, 1993 killed at least seventy-three people. Man-made
Photo courtesy of Cham Zuñiga
MAYON SKYLINE PARK (Formerly Mayon Resthouse) – It nestles on the northeastern slopes of Mt. Mayon at an altitude of 2,700 feet above sea level. A summer resort with a 28 degrees temperature almost the same with Baguio City. It is popularly known as “heaven on earth” because of the hanging clouds and pleasant climate – cool and invigorating. From this height, visitors see the panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean and the different towns, lakes, villages, fields and other mountains. Accessible through Tabaco or Ligao, any type of motor vehicles can be used to reach it. It can accommodate overnight tourists with its well-furnished rooms and complete with facilities such as restaurant, convention hall, picnic sheds and playing grounds.
MAYON PLANETARIUM & SCIENCE PARK – Offers a view of the volcano and the lands around it. Huts are provided for picnics and sightseeing. Highly recommended by the Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) now known as TIEZA and the DOST, the planetarium is often filled with students on field trip. The park grounds are huge with many amenities, campsite and wall climbing. For information, call the Tabaco Tourism at (052) 487-5238. Religious Socio-Economic
Tabaco City is the ideal place for living (settlement and recreation) and making a living (business and production). Events Festivals
TABAK FESTIVAL – A street presentation showcasing the legend of Tabaco City in conjunction with the Feast of St. John the Baptist, its patron saint. According to legend, when the Spanish conquistadores landed, they were met by a native, an irately jealous father who taught that they were taking away his beautiful daughter. At the top of his voice he shouted to his family, “Tabac Co! (My bolo!).” Hence, the Spaniards christened the place “Tabaco” before they left. Recreations
Shopping and Native Products / OTOP
Gift Shops
BORBO’S CUTLERYMs. Marilyn M. Borbo,
ProprietressCOBO BUSS, Tabaco,
AlbayMobile: 0919-4987821
NESSCRAFT PHILIPPINE INDUSTRIES
Ms. Maria Nerissa Araojo, ProprietressTagas, Tabaco, City
Tel Nos. (052) 487-5244 / 435-6085
Email:
RCB CRAFTS & DESIGNS
Ms. Rochelle C. Briones, Proprietress
Purok 1, San Lorenzo, Tabaco City
Tel No. (052) 435-2816Email:
Tourism Services
DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM – REGION VMs. Maria Ong-RavanillaRegional DirectorRegional Center Site, Rawis4500 Legaspi CityTel. No. (052) 481-5593 / 435-0085Fax No.: (052) 482-0715 / 482-0712RD Cellphone: 0917-5583460Email: [email protected] /[email protected]: http://www.gayonbicol.com TABACO TOURISM OFFICEMr. Eric ValerianoTourism Officerc/o Office of the MayorCity Hall, Tabaco CityTel. No. (052) 487-5238.Fax No. (052) 487-5239Email: [email protected]
