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The place has been one of the tourist spots in the province because of the frequent sightings of whale sharks (known as butanding in the local vernacular) in the coastal areas. The government has taken actions requesting concerned sectors to test whether the number of plankton , the whale shark's primary food source, was adequate for the ...
Ligñon Hill (Central Bikol: Bulod nin Ligñon) is a prominent hill in the city of Legazpi City, some 3 kilometers west of its downtown port area in Albay, Philippines.The summit rises to about 512 feet (156 meters), affording excellent views of the Mayon Volcano to the northwest and the entire city and Albay Gulf to the east. [1]
Poverty incidence of Legazpi 10 20 30 40 2006 26.20 2009 30.68 2012 17.32 2015 17.98 2018 13.78 2021 17.62 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Legazpi is a major economic hub in the Bicol Region. Economic activities in the city include agriculture, wholesale and retail trade, services, manufacturing and mining. Major sources of income include rice, root crops, and coconut. The city exports ...
Poverty incidence of Albay 10 20 30 40 50 2006 36.43 2009 36.71 2012 40.96 2015 26.20 2018 21.17 2021 15.40 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Pili nuts (unshelled) Agriculture is the main industry in Albay, which produces crops like coconut, rice, sugar and abacá. Handicrafts are the major source of rural income and comprises a fairly large share in the small-scale industries of the ...
Mayon is shared by eight cities and municipalities of Albay province.. Mayon is the main landmark and highest point of the province of Albay and the whole Bicol Region in the Philippines, rising 2,463 meters (8,081 ft) from the shores of Albay Gulf about 10 kilometers (6.2 mi) away.
Poverty incidence of Bicol Region 10 20 30 40 50 2006 44.23 2009 44.21 2012 41.06 2015 39.85 2018 26.99 2021 21.90 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Pili nuts (shelled and roasted) 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 ...
The ruins of the Cagsawa church now stands as the site of the Cagsawa Ruins Park, one of the most popular tourist destinations in Albay. [14] [20] It is also the site of the Cagsawa Branch of the National Museum of the Philippines, also known as the Cagsawa National Museum. The museum was established on land that was donated by the municipality ...
The island is known for several Japanese shipwrecks of World War II vintage. Because of its unique ecological features, it is entirely protected by several legal proclamations. [90] El Nido: El Nido: Palawan: Mimaropa: Best Beach and Island in the Philippines according to CNNGo. [91] [92] Dahican Beach: Mati: Davao Oriental: Davao: Great Santa ...