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New road with Mayon as backdrop to ease up Legazpi City traffic

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LEGAZPI CITY – An 840-meter long access road worth PHP38 million that has been officially opened to motorists on Thursday is anticipated to decongest heavy traffic in the commercial district of this capital city of Albay.Crossing through high-rise buildings, the newly-opened road provides...

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Mobility and transport, in particular, are crucial to the achievement of sustainable cities and communities. Unfortunately, the prevalence of traffic congestion and vehicular accidents are continuously increasing in the Province of Albay

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A bypass road that intends to cut travel time in a well-known municipality in Albay is now open for public use. It is expected to alleviate traffic congestion in the town’s commercial district, facilitate better transport of goods and movement of rescue services.

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ADVANCEMENT: Construction of Bypass Road and Road Widening

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ADVANCEMENT: Construction of Bypass Road and Road Widening

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Four persons died and 10 others were hurt in separate road accidents in Albay and Quezon on Sunday and Monday, police reported.

Two of the fatalities were recorded in an accident involving two trucks and a bicycle in Camalig, Albay, around 6:30 a.m. Monday.

Initial investigation indicated that a truck (MGF-140) driven by Dino Gutlay was traveling from Daraga to Guinobatan when it crashed into the center island of Brgy. Ilawod, according to a report from the Bicol regional police.

It then hit an oncoming truck driven by Jay Madrilejos and sideswiped Dave Hecis, who was riding a bicycle.

Two still unidentified helpers of Madrilejos' truck died after getting pinned, police said.

Gutlay, Madrilejos, and Hecis were brought to the Bicol Regional Training and Teaching Hospital in Legazpi City for treatment.

In Pagbilao, Quezon, one person died and at least seven more were injured in an accident involving another truck on Sunday.

Anselmo Celestino Jr. was driving the Isuzu Forward truck along the National Highway in Brgy. Silangang Malicboy around 4:45 a.m., when it hit two tricycles heading to Camarines Norte, according to the provincial police.

One of the tricycle drivers, identified as 21-year-old Kinley Villaflores, died on the spot.

Celestino, his companion Rommel Vazquez, the other tricycle driver Gregorio Mendoza, and four tricycle occupants including a 5-year-old girl, were injured and brought to a hospital in Lucena City.

Early reports said the truck lost its brakes along a descending part of the highway, police said.

On Sunday night, one Jojo Pondevida, of Catanauan, died after being hit by an owner-type jeep while riding a motorcycle in Brgy. Sta. Rosa, Mulanay.

Investigators are still trying to identify and locate the jeep's driver, who escaped after the incident, police said.

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4 dead, 10 hurt in Albay, Quezon road accidents

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Four persons died and 10 others were hurt in separate road accidents in Albay and Quezon on Sunday and Monday, police reported. Two of the fatalities were recorded in an accident involving two trucks and a bicycle in Camalig, Albay, around 6:30 a.m. Monday. Initial investigation indicated that a truck (MGF-140) driven by Dino Gutlay [...]

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LEGAZPI CITY - A motorcycle rider died when he was hit by a truck in Camalig town, Albay on Tuesday morning.

Captain Dexter Panganiban, information officer of the Albay police, said Eman Alcazar, 29, of Barangay Estanza, Legazpi City, died instantly after a 22-wheeler truck dragged his motorcycle by about 50 meters along the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Libod around 4:45 a.m.

Panganiban said the truck was driven by Herberth Magdasoc, 27, of Doña Mercedes, Guinobatan town.

The victim's motorcycle was stuck in the left portion of the truck that was loaded with cement from Barangay Palanog, Camalig.

Edited by Lzb

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Motorcycle rider killed in Albay road accident

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LEGAZPI CITY - A motorcycle rider died when he was hit by a truck in Camalig town, Albay on Tuesday morning. Captain Dexter Panganiban, information officer of the Albay police, said Eman Alcazar, 29, of Barangay Estanza, Legazpi City, died instantly after a 22-wheeler truck dragged his motorcycle by about 50 meters along the Maharlika Highway in Barangay Libod around 4:45 a.m.

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LEGAZPI CITY --- A man died while another was hurt in a road crash involving two speeding motorcycles on Tuesday morning on the national road here.In an interview, Capt. Dexter Panganiban, Albay police spokesperson, said Romerex Baynas of Barangay Dita died after suffering a serious head injury...

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During the first five months of 2020 nearly 2,000 traffic accidents had occurred in major road networks, most of these involving motorcycle- riding motorists.

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DEPRIVATION: Rising incidence of death and injuries due to road vehicular accidents and traffic congestion in major roads in Albay

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DEPRIVATION: Rising incidence of death and injuries due to road vehicular accidents and traffic congestion in major roads in Albay

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As their first line of defense against disaster, Albay incorporated science-based adaptation practices in their strategy. A Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP), which includes the use of SimCLIM, was created. SimCLIM, a computer modelling system customized for the province, helps in predicting the effects of climate change in the area. The CLUP integrated climate and disaster risks in Albay into zoning ordinances. Furthermore, risk mapping was conducted to show the projected geographical extent of hazards and risks, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, typhoons, temperature increase, and rainfall increase.

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News - Albay, first province to use SimCLIM software to examine effects of climate change - CLIMsystems Ltd

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Climate impacts, adaptation and risk - consulting, software, data and services.

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ATV Adventure

Want to explore the trails of lava from the famous Mt. Mayon with a sprinkle of thrill and adventure? Mayon ATV adventure is the best pick for you.
The ATV adventure allows you to see the nature around the foot of Mt. Mayon . ATV providers offer different trails that you can choose.

Island Hopping in Bacacay, Albay

Only a 35-minute drive away from Legazpi City is the town of Bacacay. The shores of Bacacay house among the best black volcanic sand beaches in the Philippines. Just a few minutes off the coast, you have the Sula Channel which has beautiful white sand islets with turquoise and emerald waters.

Package 1 (Cagraray 360) Sula Channel Cagraray Eco-Energy Park (Misibis, Bacacay,Albay) Guinanayan Island Cabungahan Beach (Cagbuluaun Island) Pinamuntugan Island / Vanishing Island

Package 2 (Cagraray Eastern-Seaboard) Pinamuntugan Island Cabungahan Beach (Cagbuluaun Island) Guinanayan Island Vanishing Island

Package 3 (Cagraray - Batan Island Escapade) Sula Channel Cruise Cagraray Eco-Energy Park (Misibis, Bacacay, Albay) Putotan or Pinaghulugan Cave (Optional) Burad Beach (Manila, Batan Island) Mataas Caves and Beaches (Mataas, Bacacay, Albay)

Package 4 (San Miguel Island - Cagraray Island Experience) Nagkaputlan Beach (Talisay Malictay Hacienda, San Miguel) - Vanishing Island - Pinamuntugan Island Package 5 (San Miguel Island Escapade)

Package 5 (San Miguel Island Escapade) Punta Beach (Rawis) - Blue Island Resort (Nugpo Rawis) - Sagurong Marine Sanctuary (Sagurong) - Nagkaputlan Beach (Talisay Maliktay Hacienda)

Source: tupanggala | tupanggala

Engage in exhilarating adventures in Misibis Bay, Cagraray Island

Thrill over the countless activities within the resort or beyond. Take a ride on Misibis Bay's all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and trail blaze to the top of Cagraray's EcoPark. On the beach, it's time for more adventure with our watersports activities: windsurfing, Hobie Cat sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddle, Jet Ski and wake boarding.

Source: Misibis Bay

Zip Line in Ligñon Hills

Experience fun and thrill on a 320 meter zip line while overlooking the fantastic nature surrounding the Ligñon Hill Nature Park. They also have rappelling, hiking, biking, paintball, and more activities. Indulge yourself in an adventurous soar. In this interesting nature park. Nothing could beat this nature- inducing park in Legazpi City.

Source: explora.ph | triip.me

Buhawi Hills in Panganiran, Pioduran, Albay

If there's one thing we've always wanted to get into it's mountaineering. The Buhawi Hills found in the beautiful municipality of Pio Duran Albay is starting to make a scene for hiker's and nature lovers. The nature offers a great way of spending a soulful time and unwinding from the busy city. You can bring with you your tents and later the experience of adventure and enjoyment. The place is good for camping, picture taking, hiking, and other kind of tripping. To more details and inquiries see their official facebook page.

The hill has an approximately 330 meters above sea level.

How to get there

From Legazpi City, ride a jeepney going to Ligao City, then stop at the terminal. After, ride again in a jeepney bound to Pioduran Albay, tell the driver to stop at Brgy. Caratagan Brgy Hall. Register at the brgy. Hall you will be given a local guide (the range is negotiable) Then, ride a habal-habal jump to the off point. Other option is you can walk by but you will take 1 and a half hour. Bring with you your water and extra shirts.

Source: Rabas sa Bicol and Exciting Bicol and also credits to: DOT-V/LGU PioDuran

Camp Site at Mount Masaraga, Ligao City

Are you stressed and burnt out? Come and visit the new attraction in Ligao City, the Camp Site! You can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the picturesque Mount Mayon. You can visit the camp day and night together with your family and friends. What you expect will surely be met. The site has kubo, tree houses and a free use of kitchen.

How to get there?

From Legazpi City, one can reach Ligao City by taking a jeepney (terminals are near the market) or vans bound to Tabaco City in the Central Terminal near SM Legazpi. Departure time is 'alas-puno' i.e. as soon as the van is filled to capacity. Fare is from 35 pesos (jeepney) and 50 pesos (van). You can stop at Sitio Sabluyon, Brgy. Amtic and ride a habal habal going to the CampSite. Fare going up is Php 50 while fare going back to the jump off site is Php 30.

ENTRANCE FEES:

☀Daytime - Php 20
🌃Overnight/Camping - Php 50

💰OTHER FEES:

🏡Kubo/Tree House - Php 100
🏠CampSite Kubo - Php 200/head

🔸FREE Use of Kitchen
* Subject to change without prior notice.
Source : lakwatsero | aux1traveler

Mt. Manaet, Cagraray Island, Bacacay, Albay

Trekking or hiking is never easy especially if you are not a fan of walking long distances. But that should not thwart you from trying out this exhilarating hike! Mount Manaet day trek have wide options for different pathways and trekking opportunities. This will depend on your skill and ability to hike.

The disparate terrains make this hike very unique. See woodlands as you traverse your way to the top and feel the sand, rocks and boulders under your feet.

The sensation of being one with Mother Nature will make the travel so gratifying that it will impel you to be on the top and feel accomplished as you rejoice with the amazing view of the greenery and of course, the beautiful, Mt. Mayon Volcano.

How to get there?

UV Express from Legazpi to Bacacay - P43.00

Tricycle from Bacacay to Pili port - P70 (special trip)

Motorized banca from pili port to Brgy Manaet - P20

Entrance fee to the Lgu- P10 Porter - P150 (for ur water or bag)

Source : renzsetgo

Paragliding in Albay

Albay is Bicolandia's main center of adventure. In Brgy San, Francisco Legazpi City, Albay, there is a new kind of adventure waiting for anyone who dares to try- the Paragliding with the picture-perfect Mayon Volcano in the background along with blue waters of Poliqui Bay to Albay Gulf and the lush green ridge of Brgy. San Francisco beneath.

However, there are things to consider before taking flight and taking on this new paragliding experience such as the weather forecast, wind forecast, availability of the pilot/s and other substantial elements to be considered in paragliding For more details, contact or visit Bicolandia Paragliding.

Source : Bicolandia Paragliding | Erick Mann Ba l do | ‎ FlyXtreme Adventure Philippines‎ | ABS-CBN News

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LUBID FESTIVAL - MALILIPOT, ALBAY (July 8 - 16)

A celebration showcasing abaca hemp-locally known as lubid which the Municipality of Malilipot is known to be the region's producer, its many uses and importance as a major source of livelihood of the local community. Various activities are lined up highlighted by street dance parade where participants are colorfully dressed in abaca costumes.

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LUBID FESTIVAL - MALILIPOT, ALBAY (July 8 - 16) A celebration showcasing abaca hemp-locally known as lubid which the Municipality of Malilipot is known to be the region's producer, its many uses and importance as a major source of livelihood of the local community.

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Municipalities, Towns and Cities in Albay

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Municipalities, Towns and Cities in Albay

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List of Municipalities, Towns and Cities in Albay, Region 5, Philippines, with Google Maps and Steets Views

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Celso Amo - The Philippine Star

LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines - Lahar from Mayon Volcano flowed in the Anoling river channel in Daraga, Albay due to rains spawned by Tropical Storm Basyang, an official of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said yesterday.

Ed Laguerta, Mayon resident volcanologist, said pyroclastic materials also flowed in other river channels and in the Miisi, Bonga and Basud gulllies.

Laguerta said about 15.5 million cubic meters of pyroclastic density currents are deposited in the gullies and river channels of Quirangay, Miisi, Mabinti, Buyuan, Matanag and Basud.

"We are coordinating with city and municipal disaster risk reduction and management officers in Daraga, Camalig, Guinobatan and Ligao as well as in Bacacay, Sto. Domingo and Tabaco to determine the volume of possible lahar deposits for evacuation response," Cedric Daep, Albay provincial security and emergency management office (Apsemo) head, said.

"Our long-term threat is lahar when all those pyroclastic density currents from the slope of Mayon are slowly brought down by heavy rains," Daep said.

He said Apsemo is monitoring the amount of rainfall even though the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomic Services Administration gave assurance that Basyang would not bring torrential rains.

Mayon's activity in the past 24 hours was characterized by sporadic and weak lava fountaining, lava flow and degassing from the crater.

On Tuesday night, lava flows and incandescent rockfalls were observed in the Miisi and Bonga-Buyuan channels.

At least 94 volcanic earthquakes, most of which corresponded to lava fountaining, were recorded by Mayon's seismic monitoring network.

The public is advised to be vigilant and avoid entering the eight-kilometer-radius danger zone as the volcano remains under Alert Level 4.- With Helen Flores
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Rains trigger lahar flow from Mayon Volcano

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Celso Amo - The Philippine Star LEGAZPI CITY, Philippines - Lahar from Mayon Volcano flowed in the Anoling river channel in Daraga, Albay due to rains spawned by Tropical Storm Basyang, an official of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said yesterday.

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VULNERABILITY TO DISASTERS AND CALAMITIES

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VULNERABILITY TO DISASTERS AND CALAMITIES

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Albay is susceptible to a range of natural hazards such as flooding, typhoons, as well as volcanic and seismic activity.

In 2006, the Milenyo, Reming and Seniang typhoons devastated the city, causing hundreds of deaths and approximately PHP 8 billion in damages.

The province's immediate peril is Mount Mayon, an active volcano that has erupted several times since 1984.

Heavy rains can send mudflows of ash and debris from the volcano, known as lahar, down the hillsides and into villages in the city.

The province also experiences on average three to five cyclones every year, which inundate its low-lying coastal areas.

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Agriculture is the major industry in Albay, which produces crops like coconut, rice, sugar, and abacá. Handicrafts are the major source of rural income. It continues to provide fairly large share in the small-scale industries of the province. Forestry, cement production and paper-making are other sources of livelihood. Manufacturing abacá products like Manila hemp, hats, bags, mats, and slippers is one of the main sources of income in the rural areas. Fishing is the main livelihood along both shores of the province.

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Based on the 2015 census, Albay has a total population of 1,312,309 and a total of 277,127 households which gives Albay an average household size of 4.7.

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VANISHING ISLAND

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ALBAY PARK AND WILDLIFE

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BAMBUSETUM IN LIGAO CITY

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Albay has implemented a pioneering programme on climate change adaptation called the “Albay in Action on Climate
Change (A2C2).” It aims to embed disaster risk reduction to enforce climate-proofing and disaster-proofing of development. It does so by spearheading local initiatives to address problems related to climate change. The initiative not only localizes the responses to the problems of climate change but also helps inform the public of the negative impacts of climate change on their lives and communities.

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Dazzling with an overview of the beach and neighboring islands, Cagraray Eco Park is a fun and scenic playground.  It is best experienced when on an ATV or golfcart as it gives one the feeling of discovery and adventure.

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It is called Kawa-Kawa as its shape resembles a cauldron (Kawa or Caldero in Bikol language). Because of this unique shape is of the same reason why it is also called a hill without a hilltop.

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Just outside the town proper of Daraga, Albay, lies the belfry of a 16th century church that was destroyed as Mayon had its most violent eruption in recorded history on Feb 1, 1814.

Today, the remains of the church (bell tower) is famous to thousands of tourists, both local and international, as it is set against the magnificent backdrop, the Mayon Volcano.

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Albay is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Southeastern Luzon Island. The name Bicol first came to be known as the name of the biggest and longest river in the region. The river comes from the outflow of lakes and springs from the provinces of Albay, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte and form a large stream that exits in the San Miguel Bay, off the shores of Camarines Sur. The people of the region are called Bikolanos and the language is called Bikol.

The citizens of Albay are called Albayanos. Albay is a province composed of 15 municipalities and 3 cities. The capital of the province is Legazpi City. It was named after Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the Spanish conquistador who came to the Philippines in 1565 and started the massive colonization. The country became the colony of Spain for the next 300 years. As a result, the Albayanos became devout Catholics.

The symbol most associated with Albay is the Mayon Volcano, a near perfectly-shaped active volcano, 2,462 meters (8,077 ft.) high, which could be seen throughout its 15 municipalities and 3 cities as well as in the surrounding provinces of Sorsogon, Masbate and Catanduanes.

Albay has a total land area of 2,554.06 square kilometers (986.13 square miles).