by Nikka Marie Barbudo The Bicol region is well recognized for its stunning scenery, which begins with the Mayon Volcano in Albay. The greatest way to round up the vacation experience is to try all of Bicol’s characteristic foods. The Bicol region has a lot to offer, not only stunning beaches, mountains, and other picturesqueContinue reading “Bicol Express”
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FOOD TOURISM IN BICOL REGION
by Ma. Isabella Añonuevo Milk tea is a refreshing flavored iced tea with tapioca pearls at the bottom. It is mixed with tea, tropical fruits, and flavored syrups. This famous beverage came into existence since it appeals to the Filipino taste during hot season or summer. Milk tea business became widespread due to ‘Serenitea’ -aContinue reading “FOOD TOURISM IN BICOL REGION”
EMERGE: The Karangahan Falls of Banquerohan
by Ma. Isabella Añonuevo The Province of Albay is widely known for its eccentric tourist attractions such as the Ligñon Hill, Sleeping Lion, Farm Plate, and the famous symmetry offered by Mount Mayon. It is also the home for spicy cuisines, the spicy ice cream, Bicol Express, Laing, and Pili nut candy. But for now,Continue reading “EMERGE: The Karangahan Falls of Banquerohan”
WELCOME TO: The Statue of Risen Christ of Banquerohan
by Ma. Isabella Añonuevo There he was. Arms spread like an eagle wings up the air. He stood unmoved, lifeless but welcoming. The symbol of hope. That’s how one would describe the Statue of Risen Christ located at Barangay 66 Banquerohan Resettlement Site, Legazpi City. It is popularly dubbed among the Residents of the ResettlementContinue reading “WELCOME TO: The Statue of Risen Christ of Banquerohan”
Food Tourism in Bicol Region: Food Stops from Albay to Masbate to Camarines Norte
by Christine Nicole Ballaran While anybody can rob us off of our ideas, no one can ever rob our own experiences. It is a vital part of life that can give us insights, opinions, and as well as feedback for it can be labeled as authentic because we had first-hand experience of these things. IContinue reading “Food Tourism in Bicol Region: Food Stops from Albay to Masbate to Camarines Norte”
Villa Alegre Resort
by Christine Nicole Ballaran I was still half awake when my Mom called me to wake up, I sprung to my bed with eyes still droopy from a late night sleep routine. As I opened my eyes, I was greeted by a bright surrounding. It was a sunny morning in the middle of May 2022,Continue reading “Villa Alegre Resort”
Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine
by Christine Nicole Ballaran It was a solemn day, a solemn week rather for it was the time to reflect and pray. Our neighborhood was quiet. They used to turn on their radio on full blast but the loud noises were somehow halted momentarily. The holy week passes by slowly but shortly. On a FridayContinue reading “Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine”
Farmplate
by Nikka Marie Barbudo In the middle of 2018, it was just recently formally opened to the public. The aesthetics are everything for the family-owned business. Consider spending a few hours resting at a farm, away from the rush and bustle of city life. Or set up a tent in a quiet and secure placeContinue reading “Farmplate”
Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary and Sandbar
by Nikka Marie Barbudo My family and I went to Masbate during the summer of 2019. Masbate Province is my mother’s hometown, but I grew up in the city, specifically Legazpi City, therefore I’m not familiar with Masbate place because I only had the opportunity to spend a vacation there for about a week orContinue reading “Buntod Reef Marine Sanctuary and Sandbar”
Delicacies of our own Region
by Joana May Bellen Wherever you go, you would always notice that every country in this world has their own taste of delicacies that are truly encomiastic. Food is always on the top list of our essentials, thus foods and the people are inseparable. We can never ignore food and live life without it. Nonetheless,Continue reading “Delicacies of our own Region”