Aside from the abundant greenery, bodies of water, and the excellent view of the sunrise and sunset, some of Bicol’s other peaks can be seen at the summit — Mt. Isarog on the northwest ...

At the top is a panoramic view of a vast hilly terrain. Their forms vary, and while not as conical and symmetrical, resemble the famous Chocolate Hills in Bohol.

BICOL REGION—Mayon Volcano has long been a beacon for tourists with its near-perfect cone, but recently, the “Experience Bicol” caravan led by the Department of Tourism (DOT) has unveiled ...

In the Bicol Peninsula, in the south east of Luzon island, the region’s volcanic soil supports a cottage handicraft industry that’s benefitting local communities, one handicraft at a time ...

The region’s best known dish is Bicol express, which contains pork belly, chillies and coconut milk and is named after an old rail link; Reading Time: 5 minutes. Why you can trust SCMP.