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*Population of Albay (as of 2015) - 1,314,826 | *Population of Albay (as of 2015) - 1,314,826 | ||
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Albay and its surrounding areas were originally known as Ibalon when they were explored by Juan de Salcedo and his soldiers in 1573. A small settlement called Sawangan, situated near a mangrove swamp, was established and later became the town of Albaybay, meaning "by the bay," in 1616. Eventually, the town's name was changed to Albay, while Legaspi was adopted as the name for the town to distinguish it from the province. | |||
Albay and its surrounding areas were known as Ibalon when Juan de Salcedo and | |||
In 1846, Masbate , Ticao and Burias were | In 1846, the territories of Masbate, Ticao, and Burias were separated from Albay to form the comandancia of Masbate. Albay, in turn, was divided into four districts: Iraya, Cordillera or Tobaco, Sorsogon, and Catanduanes. In 1894, Sorsogon became an independent province, followed by Catanduanes in 1945. The province of Albay itself was officially created on March 10, 1917. | ||
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The province of Albay itself was created on March 10, 1917 . | |||
Throughout its vibrant history, Albay has experienced both natural and man-made disasters. In 1649, a rebellion erupted among the natives against their recruitment for shipbuilding in Cavite. The devastating eruption of Mayon Volcano in 1814 claimed the lives of 1,200 people and buried the town of Cagsawa. During the early 19th century, the production of hemp for shipping ropes brought great prosperity to Albay, becoming a significant international source of wealth. However, the demand for hemp declined sharply, leading to a downturn in Albay's economy. | |||
==People of Albay, Philippines== | ==People of Albay, Philippines== | ||
*Population of ALBAY, REGION V (BICOL REGION) as of 2020 census: 1,374,768 | |||
*Population of Albay (as of 2015) - 1,315,000 | *Population of Albay (as of 2015) - 1,315,000 | ||
*Population as 2010 census: 1,233,432 | *Population as 2010 census: 1,233,432 | ||
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List of the 17 Regions in the Philippines
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XIV - CAR
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XV - BARMM
Within these 17 regions in the Philippines, there are 42,027 barangays, 1486 municipalities, 148 cities, 82 provinces. It has a democratic form of government and the freedom of speech is upheld by law. English is the "lingua franca" and is the mode of instruction in all high schools, colleges and universities. Laws and contracts are written in English.
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- Albay has a total of 720 barangays, 15 municipalites, and 3 cities - Every barangay in the province of Albay has an Interactive Webpage of its own.
- Population of Albay (as of 2015) - 1,314,826
- Population as 2010 census: 1,233,432
- Population of Albay (as of Aug 1, 2007) = 1,190,823
- Population as 2010 census: 1,233,432
- Registered Voters of Albay as of (2010) = 606,617
- Land Area of Albay (as of 2007, in hectares) = 257,577
- Land Area: 2,552.6 sq. km
- Albay is a 1st class province.
- The province of Albay is within Region V in the island of Luzon - Bicol Region.
- The capital city of Albay is Legazpi City
List of Municipalities in the Albay Province within Region V(Bicol) in the Republic of The Philippines
Bacacay
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Camalig
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Daraga (Locsin)
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Guinobatan
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Jovellar
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Libon
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Malilipot
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Malinao
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Manito
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Oas
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Pio Duran
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Polangui
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Rapu-Rapu
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Santo Domingo (Libog)
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Tiwi
Cities in the province of Albay:
Legazpi City (Capital)
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City Of Ligao
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City Of Tabaco
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Then made it unlawful to finance all other religions. Islamic insurgents paid off the architects of the 1987 constitution to insert two words: Muslim and Autonomous.
They classify all the Muslims(Moros) not only as followers of Islam but also as indigenous people. The only country in the world that has a government commission that caters to Muslims only, for the hajj, for madrasas, and the spread of Islam at government's expense PAID by the taxes of Non-Muslims. A government-run Muslim channel, Salaam TV to promote Islam.
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Location of Albay, Philippines
The Province of Albay is situated in the Southern Luzon land mass between the provinces of Camarines Sur on the north and Sorsogon on the south. It is bounded on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the northeast by the Lagonoy Gulf, and on the west and southwest by the Burias Pass. North of the province’ s mainland are the islands of Rapu-rapu, Batan, Cagraray and San Miguel, all falling under its jurisdiction. Source: www.nscb.gov.ph
History of Albay, Philippines
Albay and its surrounding areas were originally known as Ibalon when they were explored by Juan de Salcedo and his soldiers in 1573. A small settlement called Sawangan, situated near a mangrove swamp, was established and later became the town of Albaybay, meaning "by the bay," in 1616. Eventually, the town's name was changed to Albay, while Legaspi was adopted as the name for the town to distinguish it from the province.
In 1846, the territories of Masbate, Ticao, and Burias were separated from Albay to form the comandancia of Masbate. Albay, in turn, was divided into four districts: Iraya, Cordillera or Tobaco, Sorsogon, and Catanduanes. In 1894, Sorsogon became an independent province, followed by Catanduanes in 1945. The province of Albay itself was officially created on March 10, 1917.
Throughout its vibrant history, Albay has experienced both natural and man-made disasters. In 1649, a rebellion erupted among the natives against their recruitment for shipbuilding in Cavite. The devastating eruption of Mayon Volcano in 1814 claimed the lives of 1,200 people and buried the town of Cagsawa. During the early 19th century, the production of hemp for shipping ropes brought great prosperity to Albay, becoming a significant international source of wealth. However, the demand for hemp declined sharply, leading to a downturn in Albay's economy.
People of Albay, Philippines
- Population of ALBAY, REGION V (BICOL REGION) as of 2020 census: 1,374,768
- Population of Albay (as of 2015) - 1,315,000
- Population as 2010 census: 1,233,432
- Registered Voters as of 2010: 606,617
- Population of Albay (as of Aug 1, 2007) = 1,190,823
The Bicol dialect spoken in Legaspi is the common tongue used, but there are variations in tone and meanings of words as one goes farther away from the city. However, the people also speak Tagalog fluently.
A number of tribal communities can be found in the towns of Tiwi and Rapu-Rapu.
Elected Government Officials of Albay, Philippines
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- Elected Governor, Vice-Governor, Board Members , and House of Representatives of Albay Province for the term of 2013-2016
- Provincial Governor of Albay: Jose Ma. "Joey" Clemente Sarte Salceda (LP)
- Provincial Vice-Governor of Albay: Harold "Lod" Ong Imperial (LP)
- House of Representatives of Albay:
- 1st District: Edcel Castelar Lagman
- 1st District Provincial Board Members:
- Baby Glenda "ATE GLENDA" Ong Bongao (LP)
- Job "JOBAMA" Basallote Belen (LP)
- Jose "JOEMAR" Marino Baylon Madrilejos (IND)
- 2nd District Provincial Board Members:
- Oscar Robert "BOBBY" Idalgo Cristobal (LP)
- Richard Benjamin "RB" Min Chua Imperial (LP)
- Ralph "RALPH" Alvarado Andes (LP)
- 3rd District Provincial Board Members:
- Ramon "MON" Samson Alsua (LP)
- Herbert "DOC" Serrano Borja (LP)
- Rhederick "RIC RIVA" Nepomuceno Riva (IND)
- Irineo "DODO" Tiuseco Sales Jr. (LP)
- Elected Governor, Vice-Governor, Board Members , and House of Representatives of Albay Province for the term of 2010-2013
- Provincial Governor: Jose Ma. "Joey" Clemente Sarte Salceda
- Provincial Vice-Governor: Harold "Lod" Ong Imperial
- House of Representatives:
- 1st District: Edcel Castelar Lagman
- 2nd District: Al Francis Del Castillo Bichara
- 3rd District: Fernando Vallejo Gonzalez
- Provincial Board Members:
- Elected Governor, Vice-Governor, Board Members , and House of Representatives of Albay Province for the term of 2007-2010
- Governor of Albay for the term of 2007-2010
- Provincial Vice-Governor: Brando Mella Sael
- Provincial Board Members:
- House of Representatives:
- 1st District: Edcel Castelar Lagman
- 2nd District: Al Francis Del Castillo Bichara
- 3rd District: Reno Gutlay Lim
Elected Barangay Officials of Albay Province
Businesses in Albay, Philippines
- We invite you to list your business located in Albay.
- Give your business a good description. Add your address and contact number if available.
- Resorts, restaurants, pension houses, or hotels are welcome to be listed here.
- Bakery, Mechanical Shop, Bicycle Shop, Tailor shops can be listed here.
- If you have a pharmacy or gas station, it can be listed here too.
- Hardware stores, Agrivets, salon, spas, etc. are welcome to be listed.
- We do not allow external links exept for our sponsor zamboanga.com. If you have an external site for your business you may not link to it in Z-Wiki but you can point to it. e.g. list it like this: www.my??business.com - this tells the people of your website but it does not link to it.
- Businesses in Albay
- The name of your business, address, phone number
Real Estate or Properties for Sale or lease in Albay, Philippines
- If you have real estate property, whether its commercial, residential, farm land, or just an empty lot in Albay, you can list that property for free.
- Click to VIEW, EDIT or ADD Realty Listings.
- You can list your House and lot or farm land for sale or lease for free here.
- If you are a real estate developer, you can list your subdivision, condominiums, high rises, apartment complexes, shopping strips or malls, open market developments here for Free.
Churches, Mosques, or Places of Worship in Albay, Philippines
The name of your church, mosque, or place of worship can be listed in this community page. Take a picture of the facade of your church or place of worship and it can be posted here. We can even provide you with a free webpage. You can enter the data (story about your place of worship) here yourself, email the information or pictures to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or via Facebook.
- FILIPINOS WAKE UP! THE TAXES YOU PAID ARE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO EXCLUSIVELY FINANCE THE RELIGION OF ISLAM.
Freedom of religion, yes. Equality, yes. But no favoritism.
- List the Mosques or Masjid in Albay here.
- List the Catholic churches and chapels in Albay here.
- List the Methodist churches in Albay here.
- List the Iglesia Ni Cristo churches in Albay here.
- List the Seventh-day Adventist churches in Albay here.
- List the Church of Jesus Christ Latter day Saints (Mormons) churches in Albay here.
- List the Presbyterian churches in Albay here.
- List the Baptist churches in Albay here.
Schools in Albay, Philippines
- Take a picture of your school building(s) and send your pictures via email to (franklin_maletsky@yahoo.com) or message me via Facebook. I will then post the pictures in this page.
Due to Covid19: Pursuant to the instructions of President Roa Duterte, and as recommended by the DepEd, classes for the year 2021-2022 will be opened but will be monitored.
- List of schools: >>> click
PUBLIC NOTICE: Why pretend that the National language of the Philippines is Tagalog? It should be English. To be a Teacher, doctor, lawyer, engineer, architect, nurse, computer technician; what books do you learn from? English books of course. All your tests are in English. The constitution of the Philippines is written in English. All the laws and new laws introduced by congress are in English. For that matter, you can't be a teacher in a school system unless you know English. The "Licensure Exam for Teachers" is in ENGLISH! Who are these people forcing Tagalog down our throats? Tagalog is simply one of the many dialects of the Philippines. Keep your dialects but learn and be fluent and proficient in ENGLISH.
The name of your school in Albay can be listed here. You can list it like this:
- Name of School. Private or Public. It can be an elementary school, high school, college.
- Address of your school
- Telephone Number
- Principal of the school
You can also create a webpage for your school. We can help you.
Economy of Albay, Philippines
"The province’s economy is basically agricultural with coconut, hemp, rice, vegetables, sugarcane and pineapple as the major products. Vast grazing lands are also available for pasturing cattle, carabao, horses, goats and sheep. Its forests are sources of timber, rattan, pili nuts and other minor forest products." Source Verbatim: www.nscb.gov.ph
- If you have an article that talks about the improvement of the economy of Albay you can post that article here. If you come across any news item that talks about the economy of Albay, you may post it here. Of course you have to reference the writer of the article. Any improvement to transportation, power and service usually improves the economy of the community, so go ahead and report that too.
Jobs in Albay Philippines
If you have a job available and that job is within the Province of Albay, Philippines, you may post it here.
Remember to be as descriptive as possible and to post your Company name, Contact person, physical address, email address and Phone number..
Post expiration of Job Application. Go ahead and Click HERE to Insert your job offer in the "Jobs in Albay Philippines" page.
Natural Resources of Albay, Philippines
- Protect the environment
It is sad but true that as of the year 2012 the rivers of the Philippines continue to be the #1 Sewer Systems of the Philippines.
Protect & Save the Rivers. Do not let your sewer drain into the river. Your community can be the first to initiate this project.
Build your riverbank protection with a built-in gutter system. Reforest within Ten Years - Guaranteed!
Let us plant more trees in every barangay in the entire Philippines. It does not make any difference if the barangay is urban, partially urban or rural; we need more trees. Trees will prevent erosion, provide oxygen, prevent green house effect, and even a place of business for the shade tree mechanic.
The Philippines is a tropical country and practically anything will grow. The DENR has the planting trees project that goes on every year. Lots of picture taking for the media. Planting trees one by one is the "human" way of doing it. This individual planting of trees is good if done to "line" the roads and highways with trees or along fences or property divisions, or if you have a plantation.
To reforest the nation of the Philippines we have to plant trees the "mother nature" way. Sow the seeds during the rainy season. Go deep into "bald" forests and plant trees by sowing seeds. If there's not enough volunteers to do this, use the military helicopters to fly over the designated areas and sow the seeds.
Guaranteed within a few years, The Philippines will be lush again. >>Read More
We are using our rivers as our sewer system. If you ask a Filipino, "Are the Filipinos a clean people?" The answer is an automatic, "Yes!". However, the Filipinos are suffering from the same disease or attitude as most people do, and that is the "NIMBY" disease or "NIMBY" attitude. (NIMBY) Not In My Back Yard. So it is OK to dump my garbage and sewer there. Not mine! Someone else will take care of it.
This attitude is killing our rivers. Your great-grandparents, grandparents or parents were once proud to tell the stories of how they enjoyed swimming in the river behind your house or nearby. However, you can't say the same or tell the same stories to your kids or grand kids. Why? Because your generation is killing the river.
Contact:
- Secretary Roy Cimatu - since May 8, 2017
- Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- Visayas Avenue, Diliman, 1100 Quezon City, Philippines
- +63-2-929-6626
- osec@denr.gov.ph
We have so much water in the Philippines and yet very little to drink.
Instead of relying too much on Diesel fuel and Coal to generate the majority of Philippine's Electrical energy Supply, we can concentrate more on renewable and sustainable source of energy such as: Hydro Power, Solar Power, and Wind Power and thermal energy conversion. We have too many black outs.
Tourists Attractions and Cultural heritage monuments of Albay, Philippines
- "The landscape of the province is dominated by the world famous Mayon Volcano rising over 7500 feet above sea level. The volcano has erupted 47 times since 1616 with the catastrophe of February 1, 1814 as the most destructive, burying the church and houses in Cagsawa. Mounts Masaraga and Malinao in the northeast and Mount Catburauan in the west borders the expanse of Albay’s land area." Source verbatim: www.nscb.gov.ph
- Help us add some of the tourist attractions of Albay in Z-wiki. This will help boost the local economy of Albay. Anything that is unique or anything that stands out in your community may be a tourist attraction.
- Landmarks are usually photographed a lot by visitors. Post the Albay landmarks here.
Daraga Church
Daraga Church
Legazpi Church
Our Lady of the Gate Parish (Daraga Church)
St. Gregory Cathedral, Legazpi
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Festivals, Fiestas and Traditions of Albay, Philippines
In the Philippines a fiesta is usually celebrated in barrios or barangays. It is the official holiday of the LGU, the barangay. Filipinos love fiestas. It is a time for joy and celebration. A fiesta is of Spanish origin and is usually commemorated in association with a christian patron saint. Most barangays whose population have been clustered by Muslims(Moros) and their population is more than that of the Christians, the celebration of the fiesta have been cancelled and replaced with the Hari Raya or Eid al-Fitr.
The cities or municipalities usually have yearly festivals where all the barangays participate. The cities or municipalities hold contests for the best floats in parades.
Your story about Albay province
Create you own personal page about the barangay in the municipality or City you live in. Title it like so for specificity: "Mybarangay, MyCityMunicipality, Myprovince, Philippines by MyFirstname Mylastname". You can update and edit this page anytime and anyway you want. It does not have to follow the standard format of the main wiki. It is your page. A link to your page will be inserted in this main barangay page. Here is an example page.
If you want the tittle to be more generic then do this: "Philippines by Your name". You can insert your picture of anywhere in the Philippines in this page. This will be your personal WIKI social media page.
You can talk about your personal experiences, your advocacies, the environmental conditions of your barangay, municipality, city or province.
The oldest living man or woman in Albay, Philippines
Do you know who the oldest living man or woman is in Albay? Zamboanga.com is starting this inquiry in order to honor the older generation of the Philippines. Please provide the full name and date of birth of the elder living in Albay. We will then post your entry in the Oldest Man or Woman in the Philippines page.
Albay Zip Codes
- Source: Philippine Postal Corporation
- This table is Sortable by Municipality/City or by ZipCode
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| 4500 | Legaspi City | Albay |
| 4501 | Daraga (Locsin) | Albay |
| 4502 | Camalig | Albay |
| 4503 | Guinobatan | Albay |
| 4504 | Ligao | Albay |
| 4505 | Oas | Albay |
| 4506 | Polangui | Albay |
| 4507 | Libon | Albay |
| 4508 | Sto. Domingo | Albay |
| 4509 | Bacacay | Albay |
| 4510 | Malilipot | Albay |
| 4511 | Tabaco | Albay |
| 4512 | Malinao | Albay |
| 4513 | Tiwi | Albay |
| 4514 | Manito | Albay |
| 4515 | Jovellar | Albay |
| 4516 | Pio Duran | Albay |
| 4517 | Rapu-rapu | Albay |
Albay, Philippines supports Philippine Cycling
Philippine Cycling is about cycling in the Philippnes. Philippine Cycling helps promote bike races, cycling clubs, bicycle tours, and the development of bicycle trails. Activities are coordinated with bike shops and cycling clubs throughout the Philippines to promote the fun of riding bikes. Philippine Cycling will be coordinating events with tour of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Road biking and mountain bikings will be promoted by Philippine Cycling.
Cycling Activity to Participate In
Your cycling activity can be posted here and it will be shown in all the Provincial, City, Municipal and Barangay pages. Your 2015 Cycling Race or Activity can be Posted here.
- ILOILO CITY, April 27-May 2, 2015 (PNA) – Some 5,000 bikers are expected to join the second Iloilo Bike Festival slated April 27-May 2, 2015 as the city continues to aspire to become a bike-able walkable metropolis. The activity that supported by the John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University (JBLFMU) and Megaworld Iloilo aims to promote Iloilo as a safe and bike friendly city, promote the share-a-road movement encourage Ilonggos to commute via biking and raise Ilonggos awareness on the benefits of biking on health, safety and environment concerns. Read More....
- CYCLING Le Tour de Filipinas 2015 set as country celebrates 60 years of top-caliber cycling Feb 1 to Feb 4 2015 - View the result of the race: A four stage race. Stage 1 starts in Balanga and back to Balanga for a 126K race Feb 1, 2015 (Sunday); stage 2 starts in Balanga, Bataan to Iba, Zambales for a 154.7 K race Feb 2, 2015 (Monday); stage 3 starts in Iba, Zambales to Lingayen, Pangasinan for a 150.1K race Feb 3, 2015 (Tuesday); stage 4 starts in Lingayen, Pangasinan to Baguio City, Benguet for a 101.7K race Feb 4, 2015 (Wednesday). For a total distance of 532.5 Kms. Read More >>>
- Ronda Pilipinas: Feb 8 - 27 2015:>> Discovering young riders for the national team will be the main objective of the LBC Ronda Pilipinas 2015 when the country’s premiere cycling race hits the road on Feb. 8 in Butuan City. Ronda Pilipinas executive project director Moe Chulani said the international multistage bikathon, which ends on Feb. 27, will have two qualifying legs of four stages each in Mindanao and the Visayas where the top riders will advance to face a tough foreign challenge in the six-stage Luzon finale. Read More>>>
Albay, Philippines Photo Gallery
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