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The Fifteen Bicol Martyrs of 1897

The story of the Bicol martys began with the discovery of the Katipunan secret society. And the message sent by then Manila-based Governor-General Blanco to all civil governors precipitated…

January 4, 2010 / 19 Comments / Read More

What has become of Quipayo?

On June 11, 1978 the Philippine national historical commission by virtue of presidential decree 1505 declared the baroque-inspired Quipayo church as a national historical landmark. …

December 14, 2009 / 8 Comments / Read More

Mayon Volcano

With its towering height of 8,077 feet (2,462 meters), the almost perfect-coned volcano is the main tourist attraction of the province and the regions’ natural wonder.

But don’t be…

September 25, 2009 / 29 Comments / Read More

The Bicol Language, Part 1/ An Lenguahe kan Bicol, Parte 1

Maogmang aldaw! is the Bicol phrase greeting one a good happy day, encompassing every Bicolano's spirit of hospitality and friendship. Bicol is a distinct, complete language by itself, spoken…

September 9, 2009 / 1 Comment / Read More

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Calabanga marks its 260th year of townhood July 15th since it was created into a municipality in 1749. As a community of over seventy three thousand people, however, the town…

August 17, 2009 / 6 Comments / Read More