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  NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Albay
Bicolano or Bikol is an Austronesian language used in the Philippines particularly on the Bicol Peninsula on the island of Luzon.
It is bounded by Lagonoy Gulf and the province of Camarines Sur in the northwest, the Pacific Ocean in the east, the Province of Sorsogon in the south, and the Burias Pass in the southeast.
Albay is a major supplier of geothermal energy to the Luzon Grid with its Tiwi Geothermal Plant in Tiwi, Albay with an energy generating capacity of 330 megawatts and the Bacon-Manito (BacMan) Geothermal Plant at the boundaries of Manito, Albay and Bacon, Sorsogon with an energy generating capacity of 210 megawatts.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Albay   (4863 words)

  
 Legazpi City, Albay, Bicol
the capital of Albay Province and of Bicol Region.
The Naga dialect of Central Bicolano is the
Albay Bicolano and Legazpi City speaks Central Bicolano.
mikenassau.freehomepage.com /bicol.html   (701 words)

  
  Albay: Definition and Links by Encyclopedian.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Albay is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon.
Bicolano is the primary language spoken in Albay, being a part of the Bicol Region.
Albay and its surrounding areas were known as Ibalon when Juan de Salcedo[?] and 120 soldiers explored it in 1573.
www.encyclopedian.com /al/Albay.html   (648 words)

  
 The Provincial Profile of Albay
Albay is bounded on the north by Camarines Sur, and on the south by Sorsogon.
The province of Albay lost the Caramoan Peninsula and the towns of Lagonoy, Caramoan and Sagnay to Camarines Sur and gained the towns of the Iraya district (Camalig, Guinobatan, Maoraro, Ligas, Oas, Polangui, Libon, Donsol and Quipia) in 1846.
Bicolano cuisine is markedly distinct from other Philippine regional cuisines because of the general use of coconut milk, or gata and spiced with siling labuyo, a variety of chili found in the Philippines that is known to be very hot.
www.geocities.com /lppsec/pp/albay.htm   (1693 words)

  
 GlobalPinoy, Travel - Albay   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Albay lies at the southern tip of Luzon and at the center of the Bicol region.
The town was first renamed Albay, then Legaspi, as Albay went on to refer to the province.
Bicolano cuisine is famous for its rich and spicy dishes, which are mostly cooked using coconut milk called gata and spiced with a very hot, local variety of chili called siling labuyo.
www.globalpinoy.com /travel/province/albay.php   (1069 words)

  
 Bicolano or Bikol is an Austronesian Austronesian language language used...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
"Bicolano" or "Bikol" is an Austronesian Austronesian language language used in the Philippines Philippines particularly on the Bicol Peninsula Bicol Peninsula on the island of Luzon Luzon.
Bicolano is classified as a Central Philippine Central Philippine language, which is a sub-branch of the Meso Philippine Meso Philippine–Western-Malayo Polynesian Western-Malayo Polynesian languages.
Bicolano is further subdivided into three groups: Coastal Bikol Coastal Bikol, Inland Bikol Inland Bikol, and Pandan Bikol Pandan Bikol.
www.biodatabase.de /Bicolano   (133 words)

  
 Albay P is a province province of the Philippines Philippines...
Albay P is a province province of the Philippines Philippines...
"Albay" P is a province province of the Philippines Philippines located in the Bicol Bicol Region Region in Luzon Luzon.
Albay and its surrounding areas were known as "Ibalon" when Juan de Salcedo Juan de Salcedo and 120 soldiers explored it in 1573.
www.biodatabase.de /Albay   (910 words)

  
 Legazpi Today   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Albay is a group of 17 municipalities and a chartered city-Legazpi.
One of the six provinces of Bicol Region, Albay is the center province bounded by the Pacific Ocean on the East and Burias Pass on the West.
ALBAY BEACHES: Albay abounds in warm beaches, stretching for miles along the west and east coasts and adjacent islands, foremost which are Sogod Beach of Bacacay and Rawis white beach of Tabaco.
www.globalink.net.ph /~cpdoleg/ibalong3.html   (749 words)

  
 PinoyOnBoard.com - The Bicolano Wit and Humor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Probably aware that the Bicolanos were making fun of the MRR acronym, President Marcos changed the company’s name to Philippine National Railways or PNR, for short.
The Bicolano tall story said that one day in the Philippine Senate, Senators Ziga and Estrada almost came to blows during a heated argument.
Bicolanos laughed at this decree and said Marcos should have issued a decree prohibiting tree planting.
www.pinoyonboard.com /2004/0330_bicolano.html   (604 words)

  
 Albay festival calms down ... - Jun. 03, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay -- Sili King Armando Martillana ate 550 pieces of sili (hot pepper) in just three minutes during the month-long Magayon Festival in Albay three years ago.
Cruz said the council had to scrap the sili-eating competition because during the last three years, most of the contestants experienced abnormal heartbeat, chest pain, and sudden rise in blood pressure, and were brought to the hospital.
Albay holds the world record for sili eating.
www.inq7.net /reg/2004/jun/03/text/reg_8-1-p.htm   (482 words)

  
 Bikol language - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See IPA chart for English for an English-​based pronunciation key.
Bicolano is classified as a Central Philippine language, which is a sub-branch of the Meso Philippine–Western Malayo-Polynesian languages.
Bicolano is further subdivided into three groups: Coastal Bikol, Inland Bikol, and Pandan Bikol.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bicolano   (105 words)

  
 Bicolano language resources
The inhabitants are of Bicolano descent with Bikol as the main language.
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mongabay.com /indigenous_ethnicities/languages/languages/Bicolano.html   (1166 words)

  
 BICOLANO RULES
The art of abaca weaving has been long developed in Albay and Camarines Sur, although the art as given way to commerce in what has become a lucrative industry.
Quick marching steps were executed by the priest of priestess before the god of good, Gugurang, or by the tribal women before the moon goddess, Haliya.
Among the secular dances, the engano, a graceful sway, and the waltz step are of Spanish origin.
www.geocities.com /maykilliling/MyPage_and_MyHome.html   (1275 words)

  
 NEWS FEATURE: EARTH-SHAKING WELCOME FOR GMA IN ALBAY   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Albay is the site of Mount Mayon, one of the most active volcanoes in the country.
Her first stop was an inspection of the Antonio Berces supermarket in Tabaco, Albay, which was gutted by fire.
While she was in Iriga City for the multisectoral assembly at Salceda Center, the President disclosed that Bicol is one of the biggest beneficiaries of her first working visit to the United States in November 2001.
www.newsflash.org /2003/05/tl/tl012210.htm   (484 words)

  
 Bicolano
In Congress, Bicol is represented by 11 members (1991): four from Camarines Sur, one from Camarines Norte, two from Masbate, two from Sorsogon, and two from Albay.
Naming children according to their attributes of the conditions marking their birth was a regional custom.
The weaving of traditional textiles of cotton is still found in a few towns of Bicol, notably Buhi, Camarines Sur.
litera1no4.tripod.com /bicolano_frame.html   (1654 words)

  
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Thirteen charter member organizations have cradled it from its infancy through its fifteenth year of progressive growth, supported by the endearing Bicolano constituencies and led by the conscientious leaders whose prime concern is to create unity and harmony among Bicolanos.
The local Philippines counterparts in Ligao, Albay where the BNAA based its network were: Aniceto Broma, School Principal, Wilfredo Paguio, District Supervisor; Prospero Anonuevo, Solomon Payno and Ruben Astor.
Remedios Cabacungan and her immediate successors, I must say, that in the true spirit of collective.efforts, cooperation and caring, we were able to move and carry on with modest success.
members.tripod.com /~avisman121/bnhst1.html   (1850 words)

  
 ABS-CBN Forums > Region V   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Tomas, she said, was an active member of the propaganda movement that sought the assimilation of the Philippines as a province of Spain.
Albay Gov. Fernando Gonzalez, PDCC chairman, said that he has instructed his disaster preparedness officials to be on alert following the incident now made more serious by more low frequency earthquakes and the development of lava piles and dome at the Mayon crater rim.
Cedric Daep, Albay disaster management chief, said the 24-hour monitoring on the volcano is being observed by the Provincial Disaster Coordinating Council and barangay officials of the Municipality of Camalig.
forums.abs-cbn.com /lofiversion/index.php/t8698.html   (10453 words)

  
 Joshua Project 2000 - Albay Bicolano (Buhi) Profile
Joshua Project 2000 - Albay Bicolano (Buhi) Profile
Ministry commitment and activity registrations are now being handled on the Joshua Project website.
You will be transferred to the Joshua Project registration form.
www.ad2000.org /peoples/jpl783.htm   (147 words)

  
 Philippine Directory, Philippine Directories Online - directory of the philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The only contemporary art gallery in the province of Albay, located at the lobby of the Albay Provincial Capitol.
The museum showcases the cultural history of the region based on the significant archeological finds found in the provinces of Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur, and Masbate.
The newest and biggest spring resort in Albay with four swimming pools and a wide playground is located in Buang, Tabaco.
www.directoryphilippines.com /provcenter/provcenter_tourist.php?p=ALBAY   (701 words)

  
 .::Bicol Mail Online::.
As Governor of Albay in 1962-1971, he fathered the establishment of the Tiwi Geothermal Power Project that became the first geothermal power plant in the Philippines and Asia.
This fast rising Bicolano tycoon puts service to his fellow islanders above anything else that indeed which makes him a towering figure in the economic and development landscape of the island province of Catanduanes that he loves.
Truly, she is an epitome of a hardworking woman-entrepreneur whose vision to make Sorsogon a better province to live in is a continuing commitment and passion.
www.bicolmail.com /issue/2005/sept1/2005.html   (1276 words)

  
 SkyscraperCity - Legazpi City, Albay, & Mayon Volcano
Legazpi, usually misspelled Legaspi, is a city in the Philippines and the capital of the province of Albay.
The seat of city and provincial offices and lately blooming into a new downtown, Albay District (also Old Albay or simply Albay as the district was the capital town of the Province before merging with Legazpi) has bistros that remain open till late at night; some shops and restos are open 24/7.
Legazpi is also home to Albay's Magayon Festival held the whole month of May. Other parts of Albay now have their own: Tabak in Tabaco City, Oyanggi in Polangui, and Daragang Magayon in Daraga (a first class municipality which is contiguous to Legazpi).
www.skyscrapercity.com /showthread.php?t=175804&page=2   (1952 words)

  
 Albay
ALBAY ALBAY, a city and the capital of the province of Albay, Luzon, Philippine Islands, near an inlet on the W. shore of the Gulf of Albay, 215 m.
1903, 9206) were merged with Albay, making its total population, on the basis of the 1903 census, 41, 950.
Albay is one of the most important cities of the Philippine Islands.
www.quipayo.com /index.cfm?select=albay   (354 words)

  
 PHNO: Headline News Philippines   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Gonzales was declared champion in the sili-eating contest held on May 26 last year by eating some 350 pieces of pepper inone sitting.
The unique contest was part of the yearly Magayon festival in Albay.
Cecille Obligacion, the one who worked for the inclusion of Gonzales in the Guinness Records, told The STAR that Albay had sent a complete video documentary of the event to Guinness, which became the basis for the ‘siling labuyo’ eater’s inclusion in the book of world records..
www.newsflash.org /2000/05/tl/tl001076.htm   (181 words)

  
 Links SQL: About the Philippines/Regions/Bicol Region
The Center is a symbol of the tremendous stride to provide effective health care to all Bicolanos - Legazpi City.
Directly in charge in the administration and disposition of the Region V’s mineral lands and mineral resources - Daraga, Albay.
Above all, feel and experience the warmth and hospitality of the Bicolanos - from the Department of Tourism, Region V - Legazpi City.
www.filipinolinks.com /About_the_Philippines/Regions/Bicol_Region   (875 words)

  
 Bicolano Count Off! - Motorcycle Philippines - The #1 Motoring Enthusiast Community in the Country
Someone who is adopted by the Bicolano forumers with a 2/3 vote
This will be used as the basis for coming up with a directory of the Bicolano riders.
Rebel with a mission, Biker with a vision
www.motorcyclephilippines.com /forums/showthread.php?t=23275   (265 words)

  
 Bicolanas
Filipino Workers Worldwide Open Forum :: View topic - Bicolanos, Bicol...
com Dios marhay na aldaw bicolanos y bicolanas.
:) 2 all bicolanos and also 2 bicolanas wat are you waiting for, come and visit goBicol.
www.sinogba.com /index.cfm?select=bicolanas   (227 words)

  
 Albay festival calms down with new 'hot' event - Jun. 03, 2004   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Albay festival calms down with new 'hot' event - Jun. 03, 2004
More kids driven to public schools by high tuition
Albay festival calms down with new 'hot' event - Inquirer Southern Luzon
www.inq7.net /reg/2004/jun/03/reg_8-1.htm   (553 words)

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