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Mt. Malinao  Are you familiar with the volcano next to Mayon? As part of the Bulkan Ng Bikol series, National Museum Bicol features another peak in the province of Albay. Mt. Malinao is a stratovolcano located in the central part of the Bicol Volcanic Arc rising at 1,548 meters with a base diameter of ~22.5 … Read more

Where can we find the biggest and oldest mangrove tree in Bicol region? A Miyapi (Avicennia officinalis) tree, a mangrove species from the family Acanthaceae in Bongsanglay Natural Park in Batuan, Masbate, is considered to be the largest and oldest mangrove tree in the Bicol region. It has a height of 7 m and a … Read more

Is Mt. Isarog an active volcano? The Bulkan Ng Bikol had its stop in Albay last week for Mt. Mayon. Today we head to Camarines Sur’s highest peak, Mt. Isarog. Rising at 1,966 meters, Mt. Isarog is part of the Bicol Volcanic Arc occupying the narrow strip of land between Lagonoy Gulf and San Miguel … Read more

Davao City Bypass Tunnel DPWH accelerates the construction of the Philippines’ first-ever long-distance mountain road tunnel in Davao. The 2.3-kilometer mountain road tunnel at the central portion of the Davao City Bypass Construction Project aims to improve mobility between Davao City and Panabo City. You may want to read: Kaunlaran Tunnel Boring Machine Solano-Bayombong Bypass … Read more

Bantayan Island Bantay means to watch/guard over in Bisayan/Philippine languages. Bantayan island sits along the waters of Tañon Strait, middle of the Visayan Sea, the heart of the Philippine archipelago. The unique Bantayanon language (@pulong_bantayanon) is a hybrid mix of multiple Bisayan & Pilipino languages: Hiligaynon, Sugbuanon, Waray, Tagalog, Masbateño, & some words that are … Read more