The Bicol Region, also known simply as Bicol, (Central Bicolano:
Rehiyon nin Bikol/Kabikolan; Rinconada Bicol: Rehiyon ka Bikol;
Filipino: Kabikulan; Spanish: Bicolandia) is a region of the
Philippines, designated as Region V. Bicol comprises six provinces,
four on the
Bicol Peninsula mainland (the southeastern end of Luzon)
– Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and
Sorsogon
Sorsogon – and the
offshore island provinces of
Catanduanes
Catanduanes and Masbate.[2]
The regional center and largest city is Legazpi City.[3][4] The region
is bounded by the
Lamon Bay
Lamon Bay to the north,
Philippine Sea
Philippine Sea to the east,
and the
Sibuyan Sea
Sibuyan Sea and
Ragay Gulf
Ragay Gulf to the west. The northernmost
provinces,
Camarines Norte
Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur, are bordered to the west
by the province of Quezon.
Contents
1 Geography
2 History
3 Administrative divisions
4 Demographics
4.1 Language
4.2 Religion
4.3 Culture and traits
5 Economy
6 Tourism
7 Geology
7.1 Volcanoes
8 Education
9 Bicolanos
10 References
11 External links
Geography[edit]
The
Bicol Region
Bicol Region comprises the southern part of Luzon, the largest
island in the Philippine archipelago. The total land area is 5.9% of
the total land area of the country. Around 69.3% of the total land
area is alienable and disposable while the remaining 30.7% is public
forest areas.[5]
History[edit]
The Bicol region was known as Ibalon, variously interpreted to derive
form ibalio, "to bring to the other side"; ibalon, "people from the
other side" or "people who are hospitable and give visitors gifts to
bring home"; or as a corruption of Gibal-ong, a sitio of Magallanes,
Sorsogon
Sorsogon where the Spaniards first landed in 1567. The
Bicol River
Bicol River was
first mentioned in Spanish documents in 1572. The region was also
called Los Camarines after the huts found by the Spaniards in Camalig,
Albay. No prehistoric animal fossils have been discovered in Bicol and
the peopling of the region remains obscure. The Aeta from Camarines
Sur to
Sorsogon
Sorsogon strongly suggest that aborigines lived there long ago,
but earliest evidence is of middle to late Neolithic life.[6]
A barangay (village) system was in existence by 1569. Records show no
sign of Islamic rule nor any authority surpassing the datu
(chieftain). Precolonial leadership was based on strength, courage,
and intelligence. The native seemed apolitical. Thus the datu's
influence mattered most during crises like wars. Otherwise, early
Bicol society remained family centered, and the leader was the head of
the family.
The Spanish influence in Bicol resulted mainly from the efforts of
Augustinian
Augustinian and
Franciscan
Franciscan Spanish missionaries. The first churches in
Bicol, the San Francisco Church, and the Naga Cathedral, both in Naga,
along with the Holy Cross Parish in Nabua, Camarines Sur, are
instituted by the Holy Order of the Franciscans. One of the oldest
dioceses in the Philippines, the Archdiocese of Caceres, was also
instituted in the Bicol Region. During this time, Bicol was dotted by
many astilleros (shipyards) which were focused on constructing Manila
Galleons from the local hardwood forests.[7]
Administrative divisions[edit]
Provinces of Bicol
Further information: List of
Bicol Region
Bicol Region Cities and Municipalities
The region comprises six provinces: Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines
Sur,
Sorsogon
Sorsogon and the island-provinces of
Catanduanes
Catanduanes and Masbate.
As of 2015,
Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur is the region's largest province in area and
population, occupying 5,481.6 km2 (2,116.5 sq mi) or
around 30.4% of the total land area with a population of 1,952,544.
Catanduanes
Catanduanes is the smallest in area as well as population with only
1,511.5 km2 (583.6 sq mi) or 8.4% of the total regional
area and a population of 260,964.[1]
Province
Capital
Population (2015)[1]
Area[8]
Density
Cities
Muni.
Bgy.
km2
sq mi
/km2
/sq mi
Albay
Legazpi City
7001227000000000000♠22.7%
1,314,826
2,575.77
994.51
510
1,300
3
15
720
Camarines Norte
Daet
7001101000000000000♠10.1%
583,313
2,320.07
895.78
250
650
0
12
282
Camarines Sur
Pili
7001337000000000000♠33.7%
1,952,544
5,497.03
2,122.42
360
930
2
35
1,063
Catanduanes
Virac
7000450000000000000♠4.5%
260,964
1,492.16
576.13
170
440
0
11
315
Masbate
Masbate
Masbate City
7001154000000000000♠15.4%
892,393
4,151.78
1,603.01
210
540
1
21
550
Sorsogon
Sorsogon
Sorsogon City
7001137000000000000♠13.7%
792,949
2,119.01
818.15
370
960
1
14
541
Total
5,796,989
18,155.82
7,010.00
320
830
7
107
3,471
The region has one independent component city, Naga, and six component
cities – Iriga, Legazpi, Ligao,
Masbate
Masbate City,
Sorsogon
Sorsogon City, and
Tabaco.
Masbate
Masbate and
Sorsogon
Sorsogon are cities in their eponymous provinces.
City
Population (2015)[1]
Area[9]
Density
City class
Income class
Province
km2
sq mi
/km2
/sq mi
Iriga
Iriga City
111,757
137.35
53.03
810
2,100
Component
4th
Camarines Sur
Legazpi City
196,639
153.70
59.34
1,300
3,400
Component
2nd
Albay
Ligao
Ligao City
111,399
246.75
95.27
450
1,200
Component
4th
Albay
Masbate
Masbate City
95,389
188.00
72.59
510
1,300
Component
4th
Masbate
Naga City
196,003
84.48
32.62
2,300
6,000
Independent component
2nd
Camarines Sur
Sorsogon
Sorsogon City
168,110
276.11
106.61
610
1,600
Component
2nd
Sorsogon
Tabaco
Tabaco City
133,868
117.14
45.23
1,100
2,800
Component
4th
Albay
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Demographics[edit]
Population census of Bicol
Year
Pop.
±%
1990
3,910,001
—
2000
4,686,669
+19.9%
2010
5,420,411
+15.7%
2015
5,796,989
+6.9%
Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][1]
See also: Demographics of the Philippines
Bicol Region
Bicol Region has a population of 5,796,989 as of 2015 census, growing
at an average annual rate of 1.29 percent between 2010 and 2015. The
region's population density increased to 320 persons per square
kilometer in 2015.
In 1970,
Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur was the only province with close to a million
population. Albay, which was next in rank, reached the 1970 population
level of
Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur only 20 years later.
Masbate
Masbate and
Sorsogon
Sorsogon were
in the same level every census year from 1970 to 1980. It is
noteworthy that distribution and growth of the 1970 population were
towards areas that were sparsely populated but agriculturally rich
and/or endowed with fishery resources. The island province of
Catanduanes
Catanduanes and its municipalities have exhibited very low population
growth from 1970 to 1980.
In 1980, the pattern was towards urbanization. This was due to the
pull of newly installed infrastructures, particularly roads, and the
sporadic growth of trade in strategically situated municipalities that
have better economic opportunities. The 1990 growth originated from
the strong attraction of employment opportunities in established urban
centers, which have become a source of growth of adjacent
municipalities. This situation was highly evident in Naga and Legazpi
areas, whose surrounding municipalities exhibited high growth rates.
Unmistakably, the spill-over effects of development permeated those
initial high growth areas.
Looking at the growth rates, all of the five provinces registered
positive increases except for the province of Camarines Norte. Most
evident were those for the provinces of Catanduanes,
Masbate
Masbate and
Sorsogon, all of whom registered more than 50% increments in the
1980–1990 and 1990–2000 periods. The positive increase in the
growth rate of
Catanduanes
Catanduanes was attributed to the improved sea
transport facilities for ferrying people and cargo to and from the
port of Tabaco. The opening of the port of San Andres and the
rehabilitation of Virac Port likewise provided better access to goods
and services in the province.
The Bicolanos are descended from the Austronesian-speaking immigrants
who came from Southern China during the Iron Age. Many of Bicolanos
also have Chinese, Arab, and Spanish admixtures. Most of the townsfolk
have Spanish Mixtures and their language is referred to as Bicol or
Bicolano. The Bicolano language is very fragmented, and its dialects
are mutually incomprehensible to speakers of other Bicolano dialects.
The majority of the
Bicolano people
Bicolano people are devout Roman Catholics due to
the Spanish conquering the country and converting them to their
religion. Catholic Mass is celebrated daily in many churches in the
Bicol Region.
Language[edit]
Further information: Bikol languages
The use of a Bikol language in the regional newspaper of Bicol Region.
An election campaign sticker written in Rinconada Bikol.
The people of the Bicol Region, called Bicolanos, speak any of the
several languages of the Bikol language family, called Bikol
macrolanguages, an
Austronesian languages
Austronesian languages closely grouped under the
Central Philippine languages family such as the
Visayan languages
Visayan languages and
Tagalog. The four major groups of language in Bikol are Coastal Bikol
(with four sub-languages), Inland Bikol (with six sub-languages),
Pandan Bikol (lone language) and Bisakol (with three sub-languages).
The majority of Bicolanos understand and speak
Central Bikol language
(a member of Coastal Bikol group of languages) since it is the
language used in literature and mass media, but with varying degrees.
A known misconception of many Bicolanos is that Central Bikol, used in
the cities of Legazpi and Naga, is the standard Bikol. Central Bikol,
though spoken by the majority and with speakers represented in all
provinces in the region, is not a standard Bikol since other forms of
Bikol used in the region are separate languages and usually
unintelligible. However, the standard form of
Central Bikol language
is the Canaman dialect.
Other
Bikol languages
Bikol languages are Rinconada Bikol, spoken in southern part of
Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur province,
Pandan Bikol spoken in northern part of
Catanduanes
Catanduanes island and the
Albay
Albay Bikol group of languages that include
Buhinon, Libon, West Miraya and East Miraya.
Albay
Albay Bikol speakers can
be found in Buhi, Camarines Sur, central and eastern parts of Albay
and in Donsol, Sorsogon. The standard form of Rinconada Bikol both in
pronunciation and writing is the Sinabukid (Highland) dialect of Iriga
variant. On the other hand, Buhinon of Buhi,
Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur and Libon
of Libon,
Albay
Albay are the languages that are only used in their
respective municipalities. Rinconada Bikol and
Albay
Albay Bikol group of
languages are members of Inland Bikol, while
Pandan Bikol is the only
language with no sub-languages or division.
The majority of the population in
Masbate
Masbate and
Sorsogon
Sorsogon speaks
Minasbate and Sorsoganon respectively. The two are Visayan languages
but heavily influenced by Bikol languages, thus tagged and
collectively referred to as Bisakol, a portmanteau of Bisaya (Visayan)
and Bikol (Bicolano).
Aside from Masbateño, three more
Visayan languages
Visayan languages are spoken in
Masbate, including Hiligaynon/Ilonggo is spoken in the southwestern
tip, while Cebuano and Waray-Waray are spoken in the southern part of
the island province respectively. Tagalog is the dominant and native
language of Bicolanos living in the municipalities in the northern
half of Camarines Norte.
Bicolanos also speak and understand Filipino, the national language of
the Philippines. English is widely understood in businesses, schools
and public places.
Religion[edit]
PORTA MARIAE: "THE GATEWAY TO FAITH"
Bicol Express
The region retains
Roman Catholicism
Roman Catholicism as the overwhelming religion of
the great majority. The Catholic religion has the highest number of
followers than any other area in the Philippines. The Catholic church
grew in the
Bicol Region
Bicol Region through the efforts of the Bishops from Nueva
Caceres(Naga) from the 14th century until the
Philippine Revolution
Philippine Revolution in
1898. Naga,
Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur is the religious center of the Bicol Region.
The region houses one of the oldest dioceses in the Philippines, the
ecclesiastical Archdiocese of Caceres, which is centered in Naga,
Camarines Sur. Other dioceses include are the Dioceses of Legazpi,
Sorsogon, Daet, Masbate, Libmanan and Virac. Fiestas (
Feast day
Feast day of
saints) are annual celebrations of parishes, from a simple barrio
fiesta honoring a patron associated for good harvest, to a town fiesta
honoring a miraculous saint, a diocesan fiesta like the feast of Our
Lady of Salvation, or a regional one such as the Our Lady of
Peñafrancia Fiesta, the largest Marian devotion in Asia, a week-long
celebration to honor the Virgin Mary, dubbed as the "Patroness of
Bicolandia". In Luzon, the
Bicol Region
Bicol Region holds the most number of men
entering the seminary for Catholic priesthood, or women entering the
religious life to become Catholic nuns. This can be accredited to the
Holy Rosary Minor Seminary, Daughters of Mary, and Daughters of
Charity Convents in Naga.
The largest minority religion in the region is
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo (INC)
known for its magnificent worship buildings, commonly called chapels
or kapilya, with towering spires that dot the Bicol landscape. Each
province represents one ecclesiastical district (E.D.) with the
exception of
Camarines Sur
Camarines Sur which is divided into two – Camarines
Southwest E.D. in Naga, and Camarines Southeast E.D. in
Iriga
Iriga City. In
total, INC has seven ecclesiastical districts in the Bicol region. The
chapel of local congregation of
Legazpi, Albay
Legazpi, Albay is the biggest.
Other religions are also well represented in Bicol such as Jehovah's
Witnesses, Protestants denominations of Seventh-Day Adventist church,
Baptist Church, Pentecostal, born-again
Culture and traits[edit]
The Bicolano cuisine is primarily noted for the prominent use of chili
peppers and gata (coconut milk) in its food. A classic example is the
gulay na lada, known outside the region as Bicol Express, a well-loved
dish using siling labuyo (native small chillies) and the
aforementioned gata.
Like their other neighboring regions, Bicolanas are also expected to
lend a hand in household work. They are even anticipated to offer
assistance after being married. On the other hand, Bicolano men are
expected to assume the role of becoming the primary source of income
and financial support of his family.
Bicolanos are also known for being very religious, the place is known
for Senora De Penafrancia. Bicolanos are often sweet, regionalistic,
friendly, adventurous, puts high importance on education and social
status. Contrary to what is believed, not all Bicolanos are fond of
chili. Men often know how to cook.
Economy[edit]
Bicol Region
Bicol Region has a large amount of rich flatland, and agriculture is
the largest component of the economy, followed by commercial fishing.
Coconuts, abaca, banana, coffee and jackfruit are the top five
permanent crops in the region. Rice and corn are among the chief
seasonal crops. Mining is also one of the contributors to the region's
economy.
Commercial fishing
Commercial fishing is also important with thirteen major
fishing grounds supplying fish markets in places as far as Metro
Manila.[11]
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Tourism[edit]
Whale shark
Whale shark spotting in Donsol, Sorsogon
The region's tourism industry has been revived by the popularity of
Mayon Volcano, the new CamSur Water Sports Complex, whale shark
spotting, among others, which consequently increased the number of
upscale resorts. Naga City has its colonial churches, and pilgrimages
to Our Lady of Peñafrancia.[12][13][14]
The municipality of
Daet
Daet and
Catanduanes
Catanduanes province have long been
destinations for surfers.[15] The opening of the Southern Luzon
International Airport in Legazpi City, which is under construction, is
hoped to further boost tourism in the region.
Geology[edit]
Bicol region is highly volcanic in origin and part of the Pacific Ring
of Fire. Known as the Bicol
Volcanic Arc
Volcanic Arc or Chain, the volcanoes are
the results of the
Philippine Sea
Philippine Sea Plate subducting under the
Philippine Mobile Belt, along the Philippine Trench. Volcanism is
evident by the number of hot springs, crater lakes, and volcanoes that
dot the region starting from
Mount Labo
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Mount Labo in
Camarines Norte
Camarines Norte to the Gate
Mountains in Matnog, Sorsogon.[16]
Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano is the most prominent of the volcanoes in the region,
famous for its perfect conical shape and for being the most active in
the Philippines. Its eruptions have repeatedly inflicted disasters on
the region, but during lulls in activity, it is a particularly
magnificent peak. The southernmost tip of the peninsula is dominated
by Bulusan Volcano, the other active volcano in the region. Tiwi in
Albay
Albay and the Bacon-Manito area between
Sorsogon
Sorsogon and
Albay
Albay are the
sites of two major geothermal fields that contribute substantially to
the
Luzon
Luzon Power Grid.[17][18]
Volcanoes[edit]
From North to South
Photo
Name
Mount Isarog
Mount Isarog is a 1,966-metre (6,450 ft) fumarolic volcano with a
2.5-kilometre (1.6 mi) wide crater breached to the east.[19] The
mountain and vicinity covering 10,112 hectares (24,990 acres) is a
protected area in the
Bicol Region
Bicol Region under the name
Mount Isarog
Mount Isarog Natural
Park.[20]
Mount
Iriga
Iriga is a 1,196-metre (3,924 ft) volcano with a large
horseshoe-shaped collapsed crater located adjacent to Lake Buhi
(foreground).[21]
Mount Malinao
Mount Malinao is a 1,548-metre (5,079 ft) volcano with a large
crater about 3 kilometres (1.9 mi) at its widest, which is
breached to the east, The geothermal fields of Tiwi are located on its
lower eastern slope.[22]
Mount Masaraga
Mount Masaraga is a sharp-topped 1,328-metre (4,357 ft) Holocene
volcano NW of Mayon.[23]
Mayon Volcano, the highest point of the region at 2,463 metres
(8,081 ft), is also the most popular in the region for its
beautifully symmetrical cone. It is also the most active in the
country.[24] The volcano is one of the protected areas of Region V
under the name
Mayon Volcano
Mayon Volcano Natural Park encompassing 5,776 hectares
(14,270 acres).[20]
Pocdol Mountains
Pocdol Mountains with its highest elevation at 1,102 metres
(3,615 ft), is a fumarolic group of volcanoes situated between
Albay
Albay and
Sorsogon
Sorsogon provinces. It is the location of the Bac-Man
Geothermal Power Plant and the PNOC Eco-Park, a 25,100-hectare
(62,000-acre) ecotourism park maintained and protected by the
Philippine National Oil Company
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Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC).[25][26]
Bulusan Volcano, the other active volcano of the region, has an
altitude of 1,565 metres (5,135 ft). It is located on the remains
of the 11-kilometre (6.8 mi) Irosin Caldera.[27] The volcano is a
protected area and the centerpiece of the 3,672-hectare (9,070-acre)
Bulusan
Volcano
Volcano Natural Park.[20]
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Education[edit]
Main article: Education in the Philippines
Ateneo de Naga University
From 1945 until 2011, the basic education system was composed of six
years of elementary education starting at the age of 6, and four years
of high school education starting at the age of 12. Further education
was provided by technical or vocational schools, or in higher
education institutions such as universities. Although the 1987
Constitution stated that elementary education was compulsory, this was
never enforced.[citation needed]
University of Nueva Caceres
In 2011, the country started to transition from its old 10-year basic
educational system to a K–12 educational system, as mandated by the
Department of Education.[28] The new 12-year system is now compulsory,
along with the adoption of new curriculum for all schools (see 2010s
and the K–12 program). The transition period will end with the
2017–2018 school year, which is the graduation date for the first
group of students who entered the new educational system.
All public schools in the
Philippines
Philippines must start classes on the date
mandated by the Department of Education (usually the first Monday for
public, second Monday for private and third Monday for some colleges
for the month of June) since the presidency of Joseph Estrada in 1999,
and must end after each school completes the mandated 200-day school
calendar organized by the Department of Education (usually around the
third week of March to the second week of April). Private schools are
not obliged to abide by a specific date, but must open classes no
later than the last week of August.
Bicolanos[edit]
Public service and governance
Name
Information
Leni Robredo
The Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines, politician and
lawyer. Served during the 16th Congress as Member of the Philippine
House of Representatives from Camarines Sur's Third District.[29] The
widow of then Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo. Born in Naga City.
Raul Roco
Born in Naga City, a Filipino statesman, prominent lawyer,
Congressman, Senator, Secretary of Education) during the Presidency of
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
Francis "Chiz" Escudero
Senator, Vice-presidential aspirant and former Sorsogon
representative.
Antonio Trillanes IV
Senator, Vice-Presidential aspirant and former military officer,
Leader Magdalo group.
Gregorio Honasan
Senator, Vice-Presidential aspirant and former military officer.
Leila de Lima
Senator, lawyer, human rights activist and politician. She was
appointed by president
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as Chairperson of the
Philippine Commission on Human Rights in May 2008 and she served in
the commission until June 30, 2010, when she was appointed by
President Benigno S. Aquino III as the Philippines' Secretary of the
Department of Justice.
Ceferino "Joker" Arroyo Jr.
Former Senator turned Congressman, statesman and key figure in the
1986 EDSA People Power Revolution which ousted strongman President
Ferdinand Marcos. He was Congressman for Makati from 1992 to 2001 and
a Senator from 2001 to 2013. Philippine Bar Association’s Most
Distinguished Award for Justice as a “man beholden to no one except
to his country” and a Senate Resolution No. 100 enacted in the 8th
Congress commending him for his invaluable services to the Filipino
people.
Francisco Tatad
A native from Catanduanes, Former Senator of the Philippines
(1992–2001)
Jesse Robredo
Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and former Naga City
Mayor
Irene Cortes
She was a former Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the
Philippines
Philippines / First Female Dean of the UP College of Law
Shalani Soledad-Romulo
Valenzuela representative and TV host
Joseph Santiago
Congressman for 2 terms 2004 and 2007. He is a former executive of
Pilipino Telephone Corporation. Serves as Commissioner of the National
Telecommunications Commission, and From 1997 to 1998, he served as
team manager of the Mobiline Cellulars professional basketball team in
the Philippine Basketball Association.
Leandro Verceles Sr.
Philippine Ambassador, Governor, Philippine Immigration Commissioner,
initiator of the
Catanduanes
Catanduanes Circumferential Road, initiator of the
ARDCI, a micro-lending strategy that eventually led to the nationally
acclaimed Vision Bank.
Leandro Verceles Jr.
Congressman (1992–2001), Governor (2001–2006), Principal author of
the Philippine E-Commerce Act that paved the way for the burgeoning
$20b BPO industry in the Philippines.
Arnulfo Fuentebella
House of Representatives of the
Philippines
Philippines 11th Congress Speaker of
the House (2000 -2001)
Gina Vera-Perez de Venecia
She is daughter of the famed star-builder of Sampaguita Pictures, then
Doc Jose Perez and Azucena Vera-Perez. She is the wife of Jose de
Venecia, Jr., Speaker of the House of Representatives of the
Philippines
Philippines from 1992 to 1998 and 2001 to 2008.
José María Panganiban
A Filipino propagandist, linguist, and essayist. He is one of the main
writers and contributors for La Solidaridad, writing under the pen
names "Jomapa" and "J.M.P."
Arts and literature
Name
Information
Merlinda Carullo Bobis
Born in Legazpi City, she is a contemporary Filipino writer and
academic in Australia
Sports
Name
Information
Bernabe Concepcion
A native of
Catanduanes
Catanduanes and Filipino featherweight boxer
Don Trollano
A native from Gigmoto. He is a Filipino professional basketball player
for the
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters
Rain or Shine Elasto Painters of the Philippine Basketball
Association (PBA).
Reil Cervantes
From Virac. Is a Filipino professional basketball player for
Blackwater Elite
Blackwater Elite in the
Philippine Basketball Association
Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). He
was drafted 9th by
Barangay
Barangay Ginebra Kings in the 2011 PBA draft.[30]
In 2014, He was drafted 2nd overall by Kia Sorento in the 2014 PBA
Expansion Draft.[31]
Entertainment industry
Name
Information
John Arcilla
Is a multi-awarded Filipino movie actor[32][33] and
environmentalist.[34]
Nora Aunor
Multi-awarded Filipino actress, singer and producer. She is regarded
as the "Superstar in Philippine Entertainment Industry".
Janelle Quintana Manahan
Teen actress/Best New Female Artist (19th Aliw Awards) nominee
Enchong Dee
Born Ernest Lorenzo Dee, is an actor in Naga City, director and model,
and an international competitive swimmer. He came to prominence after
starring in
Katorse
Katorse (2009).
AJ Dee
Born Angel James Dee III in Naga City, is an actor and an
international competitive swimmer. He played the role of Tony Javier
in the play A Portrait of an Artist.
Robin Padilla
Film/TV Actor and model popularly known as The Bad Boy of Philippine
Movies.
Eddie Garcia
Popularly known as Manoy is a Filipino film actor and film director. A
former member of the Philippine Scouts in Okinawa during World War II.
The Philippine Military Academy Marangal () Class of 1974, alongside
First Gentleman Mike Arroyo.
Wally Bayola
Is a Filipino comedian, singer and actor born and raised in Naga City.
He is best known appearing alongside his co-tandem
Jose Manalo
Jose Manalo on the
noon-time television variety show Eat Bulaga!.
Gary V.
Is a Filipino musician. Also known as "Mr. Pure Energy", Valenciano
has released 26 albums, and won the
Awit Awards for "Best Male
Performer" eleven times. In 1998, he became UNICEF
Philippines
Philippines first
National Ambassador.
Imelda Papin
Is a Filipino singer and one of the bigger names in the Philippine
music industry. Dubbed the "Sentimental Songstress",
Imelda Papin is
responsible for songs such as "Bakit (Kung liligaya ka sa piling ng
iba)" and "Isang Linggong Pag-ibig".
Kyla
Melanie Calumpad Alvarez in real name.
Kyla
Kyla is a Filipino R&B
singer-songwriter, producer, occasional actress and presenter dubbed
as the Philippines' "Queen of R&B".
Carmen Camacho
1960s Philippine Kundiman Diva
Noel Cabangon
Is a Filipino folk singer and composer, formerly of the band Buklod.
He is known for composing socially-relevant songs such as Kanlungan
and Tatsulok.
Jericho Rosales
Is a Filipino cinema and television actor, model,singer, and
songwriter.
Bembol Roco
A Filipino film and television actor. He is famous for his role as
Julio Madiaga in Maynila: Sa mga Kuko ng Liwanag.
Aga Muhlach
Actor,model, host and former matinée idol of Philippine movies.
Beatriz Saw
Actress, TV host and
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Pinoy Big Brother Season 2 big winner
Bugoy Drilon
Singer, actor and
Pinoy Dream Academy
Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2 2nd Star Dreamer
Modeling and fashion
Name
Information
Lara Quigaman
Born in Naga City. Film/TV actress,model,host and Miss International
2005 winner.
Venus Raj
Beauty queen, TV personality, model, and actress. She was crowned
Binibining Pilipinas-Universe 2010. Fourth runner-up in 2010 Miss
Universe pageant.
Miriam Quiambao
Is a Filipina television personality, occasional actress and 1st
runner up at the
Miss Universe
Miss Universe 1999 pageant.
Bea Rose Santiago
Fords model and
Miss International 2013
Miss International 2013 winner. She was born at
Cataingan, Masbate.
Yvethe Marie Santiago
Graduated in Bicol University College of Business Economics and
Management Binibining Pilipinas Supranational 2014 winner.
Rachel Peters
A Filipino-British model and beauty pageant titleholder who was
crowned
Miss Universe
Miss Universe
Philippines
Philippines 2017
Religion
Name
Information
Jose Tomas Sanchez
Born in Naga City. Roman Catholic Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation
for the Clergy and Cardinal Priest from the Philippines
Mike Velarde
Tele-evangelist, founder and Servant-Leader of El Shaddai DWXI-PPFI
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