Mayon Volcano (Central Bicolano: Bulkan Mayon, Tagalog: Bulkang Mayon IPA: [mɐjɔn]), also

known as Mount Mayon (Spanish: Monte Mayón), or simply Mayon and Magayon,[4] is a

sacred[5] and active stratovolcano in the province of Albay in Bicol Region, on the large island
of Luzon in the Philippines. A popular tourist spot, it is renowned for its "perfect cone" because of
its symmetric conical shape.
The volcano with its surrounding landscape was declared a national park on July 20, 1938, the first
in the nation. It was reclassified as a Natural Park and renamed as the Mayon Volcano Natural
Park in 2000.[6] It is the centerpiece of the Albay Biosphere Reserve, declared by UNESCO in 2016,
[7]
 and is currently being nominated as a World Heritage Site.
It is the most active volcano in the Philippines, and its activity is regularly monitored
by PHIVOLCS from their provincial headquarters on Ligñon Hill, about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) SSE
from the summit.[8]

Festivals of Albay
ALINAO FESTIVAL – MALINAO, ALBAY

Photos by Travel to Bikol

Alinao Festival is an annual tribute to the lost tree of Alinao on the mountains of
Malinao, It is also said that the word “Alinao” came from the word “malinaw” which
means clear waters where one of the best falls is here, the Vera Falls.

PINANGAT FESTIVAL – CAMALIG, ALBAY

Photos by GMA Network | Byahero PH

An annual festival celebrated every month of June 10-24 to coincide with the town fiesta
in honor  of its Patron Saint, St. John the Baptist. The festival’s name is acquired through
the world famous native food delicacy of the municipality which is the Pinangat.
 CORON FESTIVAL –TIWI,ALBAY 

Photos by Philippine Information Agency | Byahero PH

Coron is a Bicol dialect meaning clay-pot or potteries of which the town of Tiwi, Albay is
popularly known for. The festival’s main feature is the municipality’s pottery industry
which is done with skills passed from parents to children and perfected through long
years of practice without the benefit of written manuals.

MAGAYON FESTIVAL – ALBAY

Held every month of May, Magayon Festival is derived from the popular legend of
Mayon Volcano to honor the province’s bounty and beauty. One of the highlights of this
event is the stage reenactment of the tragic love story of Daragang Magayon and
Panganoron whose fatal deaths gave birth to the volcano.

IBALONG FESTIVAL – LEGAZPI, ALBAY

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A celebration in recognition of the socio-historic-cultural heritage of Bicolanos as based

on the Ibalong Epic showcasing the bravery and strength in character of three heroes
Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong as they fought against the villains Tandayog, Oryol,
Rabot, and other wild monsters that threatened the place and orderliness of their place. 

SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL – LIGAO, ALBAY

Sunflower Festival, held in conjunction with the anniversary of the cityhood of Ligao
City, spotlights the flamboyant flower that abounds in the area. This flower symbolizes
their faith, resiliency, hope and love.

TABAK FESTIVAL – TABACO, ALBAY

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A celebration showcasing the artistry of Tabaquenos in producing their very own

cutleries with hard labor. It came from the word “tabak ko! tabak ko!” which means “ my
sword, my sword!”. Tabaco City is known for having the “blacksmiths” in Barangay Cobo.

CAGSAWA FESTIVAL – DARAGA, ALBAY

Photo by GMA Network

The Cagsawa Festival aims to celebrate the indomitable spirit and resilience of
Albayanos, and not the memory of the disaster’s horrors. The month-long Cagsawa
Festival, celebrated every February, kicks off at the historic and world famous Cagsawa
Ruins.

LONGGANISA FESTIVAL – GUINOBATAN, ALBAY

Photos by GMA Network | Guinobatan GOV PH

The festival is held every August to coincide with the town fiesta as a form of
thanksgiving for the bounties from the land. Various activities are lined up to drumbeat
the affair, the highlight of the festival is the showcase of cuisines that features their main
product, the Guinobatan Longganisa.

KARAGUMOY FESTIVAL – BACACAY, ALBAY

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Photos by Karagumoy Festival, Bacacay, Albay | PSO RSSO05 Malilipot

Karagumoy is the local name for the pandan family, which grows to more than six feet
tall. The strips from the long leaves of the plant is dried, flattened, and dyed before
being woven into mats, hats, fans, and bags. The woven products is one of the main
products of the coastal town of Bacacay. This is celebrated in August.

LAYAG FESTIVAL – RAPU-RAPU, ALBAY

Photos by Layag Festival

 The festival name was taken from a local word “layag” or sail boat which is a primitive
means of transportation of the early people of Rapu-Rapu. It depicts the people’s
journey of faith.

LUBID FESTIVAL – MALILIPOT, ALBAY

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.

NITO-TALAHIB FESTIVAL – MANITO, ALBAY

Photos by Albay Tourism

The festival, celebrated every October, brings honor to the nito-talahib, also known as
common grass or kans grass, which plays a vital part in the history of their place and in
 the lives of the people. The municipality was named Manito by the early settlers because
the place is rich in nito, a clinging vine which belongs to the rattan family.

PUTO FESTIVAL – OAS, ALBAY

Photos by People United in Transforming Oas

The Municipality celebrates “Puto Festival “to develop the camaraderie of Oasnun and
recognizes as well the delicacy of the town which is the “puto”.

PAROY FESTIVAL – LIBON, ALBAY

Photos by Magayon Festival

 The festival, celebrated every July, reflects on the town’s main source of living ”paroy”
or rice and known as the rice granary of Albay. It features various activities including
street parade, sports fest, longest tilapia and corn grill, and many more.

PULANG ANGUI FESTIVAL – POLANGUI, ALBAY

Photos by PSA RSSO05 Polangui

Pulang Angui Festival is celebrated annually which tells the story of a maiden who loves
everything in red. “Red Maria” (Angui is the nickname for Maria) who loved red colors
for dress and whose beautiful body, face and red lips became the object of affection by
the males to the point of adoration. 
 QUIPIA FESTIVAL – JOVELLAR, ALBAY

Photos by Quitinday UnderGround River/Quipia Festival | Choose Philippines

The term “Quipia” was the former name of the municipality of Jovellar.  An annual
festival held in time for its fiesta celebration in August, the festival features various
events highlighted by a street presentation.

SARUNG BANGGI FESTIVAL – STO. DOMINGO,

ALBAY

Photos by GMA Network

 Sto. Domingo is best known to be home of the immortal and beloved song of Bicol –
Sarung Banggi whose composer was Potenciano Gregorio, a native son of Sto.
Domingo. The festival is celebrated yearly in May coinciding with the birth of the late
composer on the third week of May. 

SINUYOG FESTIVAL – PIODURAN, ALBAY

Photos by Sinuyog Festival

This festival celebrates the municipality’s bountiful blessings they are receiving and
showcases their culinary expertise in using “sira“ (fish) and “nuyog” (coconut) in their
highlight events.
 

Emergency Hotlines

OCD/RDRRMC
0917 574 7880

PAGASA ALBAY
481 4472 / 481 4454-55

ALBAY EMS
0918 911 9911

PNP ALBAY
0998 598 5926 / 0926 625 6247

BRTTH HEMS
732 5555 / 732 5501

BFP ALBAY
0919 992 5484 / 0917 893 2416

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