Bicol

Some of the Philippines‘ beautiful places to see.

Bicol

Mayon Volcano

Five hundred fifty three(553) kilometers from Manila, the capital city of the Philippines, rises a near perfect cone volcano and one of th seven wonders in the world, the famous Mayon Volcano. Its summit measures 2,421 meters above sea level (masl) while its circular base has a radius of about 48 kilometers. Mayon Volcano is surrounded by five (5) municipalities and three (3) cities with a total land area of 5,775.70 hectares. Its symmetrical form at any horizontal direction made this volcano a truly scenic wonder.

 

Mt. Mayon is the most active volcano in the Philippines, records showed that a total of 47 periodic eruptions occurred during the last 323 years. The earliest volcanic eruption occurred in February 1814, which has caused severe destruction and the worst bringing Cagsawa in a complete ruin of the town and submersed it to mud, boulders and ash. Another destructive eruption occurred in 1897 and the latest occurred in June 2001. But inspite of the rearing threats faced by Albayanos, Mt. Mayon is still loved and admired regarding it as their fountain of strength and persistence. Information from www.mayonecotourism.ph 

Cagsaua Church’s Bell Tower 

 

Penafrancia Church 

The original home of Our Lady of Penafrancia, the patroness of Bicolandia. The Church’s hand-painted ceilings and fine architecture has been preserved for the appreciation of the devotees and visitors.  Information from www.camarinessur.gov.ph

 

Quipayo Church

An ancient Church founded by the Franciscan missionaries who came to Camarines Sur in 1578.  Originally, the present parishes of Libmanan, Cala-banga, Bombon and Siruma were under its jurisdiction. The patroness of Quipayo is Our Lady of the Immaculate Concepcion.  Informationn from www.camarinessur.gov.ph 

This church was originally from nipa and wood.  It was then built under the supervision of Friar Francisco Gaviria in 1616.  However the church front crumbled in 1949 due to strong rain. Information from Church’s front markings.