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| | WOW Philippines :: Explore Philippines :: History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-04) |
 | | In 1574, at the height of the Spanish colonization of the islands, Guido de Lavizares mentioned in his letter to the King of Spain the land of ""Los Camarines"" — apparently referring to the area of what is now Camalig, Albay, where rice storehouses and granaries or “camarin” abound. |
 | | In 1636, Ibalon was split into two: Partido de Ibalon (comprising what is now Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, Masbate, and the islands of Ticao and Burias) and Partido de Camarines (all towns north of present-day Camalig, Albay). |
 | | Naga City was the capital of Camarines Sur until June 6, 1955 when Pili, the adjoining town, was declared the Provincial Capital by virtue of R. The province celebrated its foundation anniversary, the 419th, for the very first time in May 27, 1998. |
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