Albay is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in southeastern Luzon Island.

The
capital of the province isLegazpi City, the regional administrative center of Bicol region, which is
located in the southern foothill of Mayon Volcano, the symbol most associated with the province.
This nearly perfectly shaped active volcano forms a scenic backdrop to the city of Legazpi and is
visible throughout the municipalities and cities of Albay including the surrounding provinces. [3]

Pili nut Candy in Albay

Puto de oas
made of Rice, sugar, milk, margarine and egg
it tastes like pulvoron but not too sweet.
one of the great pasalubong you must have!

Tabrilya (chocolate balls made of cacao) in oas, albay

Hot chocolate is definitely on everyones comfort food list for me and for the albayanons and most of filipinos i presume,
nothing is as comforting as a cup of our native hot tsokolate. were it is famous way back to spanish colonial until now as
they called sikulate ah. it is made from pure cacao nibs that are roasted, ground, and then mixed with a bit of sugar.

Traditionally, native chocolate is made by heating and dissolving

Tablea in hot water in abatirol or tsokolatera,
a special cast-iron pitcher specially made for this purpose.
The chocolate is then whisked by
rubbing a batidor, a wooden utensil similar to the Spanishmolinillo,
in a circularmotion between your palms
to add froth and foam to the liquid.
Keep mixing until a somewhat thick,grainy consistency is reached.
Milk and sugar can be added as desired before serving.

Pili Tart in Albay

Crunchy thin crust filled with chewy yema-like concoction.One the best delicacy
in Bicol.Great Pasalubong!

Sesame Honey candy in Albay, bicol

One of the oldest and simplest of the delicacies, this chewy confectionary

About

Categories

Contact Us

Foodie Links

Albay Food Tripping #3: Waways

Posted on March 19, 2010 by Sharlyne Ang & filed under Casual Dining, Filipino.

Pinangat @ Php 60 per order

If you have been searching places to eat in Bicol, you may have encountered Waways. Before going
to Bicol, we researched the must-try restaurants in Legazpi and Waways was a common suggestion
among others who have been to Bicol.
Waways was called as such because it was named after their owner Aling Laura Cristobal and its
been existing since 1967. Most Bicolanos and tourists love the place because of its very simplicity
and it has also become an institution in Albay. Right now the Cristobal Family is continuing to serve
the authentic dishes that their
The restaurant is big, contains probably 20 tables which can acccomodate 5-10 people in it. We
came in at around 6:00 pm and quite early. We were the only customers at that time. Its a
carinderia/turo-turo style (turo in Filipino means to point Turo-Turo is the method of ordering food in
the Philippines wherein you have to point at the chosen entree or viand from the variety of precooked/cooked dishes) which the servers will bring in to your table.

Bicol Express @ Php 60 per order

We ordered 3 of their popular dishes: Bicol Express, Pinangat and Halaan Soup.
Many say that they have the best Bicol Express in Bicol and so we tried their version. Bicol Express
is a popular Bicolano dish wherein pork is cooked with coconut milk combined with lots of red and
green chilies (they use siling labuyo, the smallest and spiciest of all chilies). By that description, youll
really expect that its very spicy. My expectations werent wrong, theirs was really spicy!
The Pinangat, also called Laing, is a dish made of taro leaves, chili leaves and a little pork wrapped
in gabi leaves. Their Pinangat was good too, it didnt give me that itchy feeling in my throat. When
you eat gabi leaves and it gave you that itchy feeling in your throat, it means that it wasnt washed
thoroughly.

Halaan Soup @ Php 120 per order

We loved the Halaan (sea shell) Soup. One of order of which is good for 2 3 people. Karla and I
enjoyed eating the Halaan and the soup was very tasty as well. The Americans seated beside us
were enjoying their Halaan Soup with a bottle of beer. Yum!
For these three dishes, plus 2 cups of rice and 2 cans of softdrinks, we only paid Php 330 for the 2 of
us! Isnt that cheap?! They also have grilled pork, fish and other Filipino dishes to choose from so it
wouldnt be so hard to find something you like.
Waways Restaurant is located in Pearanda Street, Albay.

Longganiza de Guinobatan gives pride to

Albay town

Longganiza de Guinobatan. PHOTO BY NINO JESUS ORBITA

GUINOBATAN, Albay, 16Aug2013 (PNA) Lukban town in Quezon boasts of its own longganiza and
Vigan, Ilocos Sur, has its own pride of the meat product. Down south here in the Bicol region, people
come for the delicious Longganiza de Guinobatan, a local sausage made of pork.
Longganiza de Guinobatan is now recognized as among the One Town, One Product choices being
promoted now as among Bicols culinary delicacies not only in the local but also in the national market,
according to Lourdita Llanto, a professor of the Bicol University College of Agriculture and Fisheries
(BUCAF) here.
Llanto claimed that unlike other products, the Longganiza de Guinobatan is manually made.
We dont use meat grinders in making the sausage, we manually chop the meat, she added, so there
goes our heart and mind in doing it.
To promote the local meat product, the local government unit launched a week-long Guinobatan
Longaniza Festival, highlighted by a Longaniza Culinaria event where an on-the-spot longganiza-making
and cooking competition was held.
Longganiza makers and cooking aficionados outsmarted one another in a relax display of their skills in
preparing Guinobatans famous sausage and cooking it in various exquisite menus.

What made the competition more interesting is that it pitted young and adult contestants, as four
elementary grade students aged 10-11 years old tested their skills against their much-experienced adult
counterparts in the one-and-half hour competition.
Concepcion Olayon, 65, a professional meat processor for three decades and who owns a meat shop in
the town market, was the oldest.

Top 10 Albay and Legazpi tourist must do.

This entry was posted on October 19, 2010, in Food Trip, Places and tagged abaca, black sand
beaches, marine reserve, tiwi pottery. Bookmark the permalink. 1 Comment

Home to the world-famous Mayon volcano, Albay is truly a postcard-perfect province.

Legazpi, the main city, combines old-world charm and modern facilities to make it a perfect
tourist haven. Here, there are endless activities to fill up a visitors stay, from diving, to
mountain climbing, to dining and shopping.
Mayon Volcano of course is a requisite stop with the Mayon Volcano National Park as the best
option for exploring the mountains lush greenery. Historic churches and ruins likewise
abound and provide a beautiful peek at the provinces Spanish colonial past.

If youre planning a visit to Albay you should also consider doing these other activities:

1. Museum stops. There are two museums in the area that would surely be appreciated by
history and cultural lovers. On display at the Legazpi City Museum are historical and
archeological relics of the Citys gentry. The museum also doubles as an art gallery for
celebrated Bicolano artists. Contact: Linda Gonzalez Belleza, Museum Curator (052) 8205972
The Philippine National Museum meanwhile provides an educational tour of Bicol regions
history as seen in the numerous archeological artifacts from Albay, Sorsogon, Camarines Sur
and Masbate that are on display. Contact: Ms. Sonia (0919-5957358)
2. Albay Park and Wildlife. Nature-lovers will appreciate a respite from paved roads and
concrete buildings with a quick visit to this park right in the heart of Legazpi city. Locals
consider it as both as a picnic grove and a wildlife park as it is home to 347 animals
belonging to 75 species.
3. Pinangat and tinulmoks. This Bicol dish of taro leaves cooked in coconut milk and served
wrapped in banana leaves is considered an Albay specialty. The version cooked with fresh
shrimps (buyod) is called tinulmoks. Extra spicy, creamy and made from the freshest
available ingredients, these are must-trys on your lunch or dinner menu. To sample
pinangat or take-home as pasalubong, you can order from Zenaida Nocedo Pinangs shop at
Gapo, Camalig.

Albays special Pinangat

4. Halo-halo. Nothing goes better with Bicols spicy dishes than a tall glass of halo-halo.
Tiwis famous version has really smooth crushed iced with all the sweet and colorful fruits
and other ingredients mixed in. Top that with leche flan and grated cheese for a delicious
and filling desert. Youll find stalls along the roads going to Tiwi serving halo-halo but the
popular Ice Blink resto near the Tiwi Church may be your best bet in terms of cleanliness and
presentation.

Legazpi from Lignon's perspective

5. Ligon Hill. At 500-ft. above sea level and overlooking Legazpi City, Ligon Hill provides
a breathtaking view of the Albay Gulf especially at night. A favorite of joggers and lovers, it
is also easily accessible to tourists as it is a 3-minute drive from the city proper. By 5 PM,
the roads are closed to vehicles for the enjoyment of pedestrians.

6. San Miguel Island Marine Reserve. Located in Lagonoy Gulf in Tabaco City, San Miguel
Island is a great example of how a community has worked together to protect their marine
resources. The reserve is home to vast coral reefs, seagrass beds and mangroves where
residents of Barangay Sugorong derive their source of livelihood from. It is also the site of
ongoing research by a Bicol University team which monitors the fish population and
productivity of the island. Contact: Tabaco, Albay Tourism Office at (52) 487-5238 or 8300181

7. Black sand beaches. Youll find Albays black sand beaches along the coasts of Bacacay,
Sto. Domingo and Tiwi. The distinct black sand is a result of the natural erosion of volcanic
rock that evolved from ground lava. A little grainy and warm to the touch, the sand is
comfortable to walk on. Locals likewise believe that the black sands have therapeutic
benefits something those prized white sands cant boast of.

8. Abaca goodies. From colorful bags and dainty slippers, to rugs and other household
items, youll get the best products made from abaca fibers in the vicinity of Albay. Youll find
great finds at the souvenir shops at the Legazpi City satellite market and at the Albay
Pasalubong Center. However, you can also look for Marissa Andal-Zamons shop where they
sell export-overruns of beautiful native bags. They are famous for the JLo bag that yes,
Jennifer Lopez herself was seen using. Contact: (052)483-1331 for the JLo bag shop.
9. Tiwi pottery. Barangay Putsan in Tiwi is famous for its stoneware potteries in terra cotta
or glazed finish. The red and dark clay soil in the area has been used by generations of
potters to create cooking pots, decorative jars and other household items. About 4kms from
Tiwi poblacion you can take a tricycle for the short ride to Putsan.

Tiwi's wide array of pottery

10. Handmade paper. Mrs. Barrios home in Sto. Domingo is famous for creating colorful art
posters, greeting cards, decorative boxes and other products made with abaca pulp and
local materials. Their export overruns are favorite pasalubong items of locals and visitors.
The factory is located at 2A-88 Brgy., San Juan. Contact: (052) 258-7019 or (920) 446-1024.
About
these
Busay Falls
is aads
popular day trip destination for local tourists on weekends especially during the hot summer months
of March, April, and May. It is tucked away in a forested mountain at the quaint town of Malilipot in Albay. The seventiered falls are about 5 kilometers from Tabaco City proper, 20 kilometers north of Legaspi City and is easily
accessible by both private and public transport. It is considered one of the highest waterfalls in the country
descending in stages from a height of 250 meters cascading into seven small pools.

The water plunges approximately 91 meters from its highest point, and the last 40-meter cascade drops to a small
and shallow pool which is the most popular among the seven falls.

Albay
Albay is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in Luzon. Its capital is
Legazpi City and the province borders Camarines Sur to the north and Sorsogon to the
south. Also to the northeast is Lagonoy Gulf. Based on the August 2007 census, Albay
has a total population of 1,190,823, which makes it the 20th most populous province in

the country. There are 208,640 households in the province with an average size of 5.22
persons, significantly higher than the national average of 4.99. Albay has a total land
area of 2,552.6 square kilometers, which makes it the 26th smallest province.

Popular Tourist Spots

Mayon Volcano

Mayon Volcano, also known as Mount

Mayon, is an active stratovolcano in the province of Albay. Renowned as the perfect
cone because of its almost symmetrically conical shape, Mayon forms the northern
boundary of Legazpi City.
Local folklore refers to the volcano as Bulkang Magayon (Bikol: Beautiful Volcano),
after the legendary heroine Daragang Magayon (Bikol: Beautiful Lady). Mayon Volcano
is an active stratovolcano. The current cone was formed through pyroclastic and lava
flows from past eruptions. Mayon is the most active of the active volcanoes in the
Philippines, having erupted over 49 times in the past 400 years.
Busay Falls

Busay Falls is located in the barrio of Malilipot Albay,

approximately 20 kilometers north of Legazpi City in the province of Bicol in
Philippines. Its considered as one of the highest waterfalls in the country because of its
seven-tiered cascading white foam. It is estimated to have a vital height of 800 feet from
the top.
The first catch basin forms below where hundred of bathers could refresh from the
scorching heat of summer. It is the favorite destination of local tourists during
summer. There are a few cottages there that you can use to have picnic with your friends
and family. Its accessible only by foot trail.
Hoyop-hoyopan Cave

Hoyop-hoyopan Cave is a natural tunnel-like

structure located in Camalig, Albay. Legend says that this cave was the primitive habitat
of the natives in the area. Its one of the most popular attraction in Albay. It could be
reached by any type of motor vehicles. It got its name from hoyop, a Bicolano word for
blow.
The cave, which was discovered during the Japanese invasion and is currently private
property belonging to three owners, has 3 layers. It will take around 11 hours to fully
explore its entire 3 layers. You also wont have to fear about walking in total darkness
since the pathways are lighted by incandescent light bulbs.
Mayon Skyline

Mayon Skyline is located on the eastern slope

of Mayon Volcano. It is formerly known as Mayon Resthouse. This is the nearest you
could be with Mayon. It is said to be an excellent summer resort because of its cool
temperature.

One attraction of the Mayon Skyline is its very own planetarium. It is also a place for
seminars, convention, sight-seeing, relaxing and also a starting point for hikers towards
the peak of the volcano. Inside, is an on-going exhibit and film showing about volcano
eruption to better understand the volcanoes.
Tourist Destinations

LIGON HILL
In the epic IBALONG, it was in the home of Tandayag, a wild boar that destroyed the linza
plantation of Baltog, the first hero from Botavara who came to Bicol.
This is a place for hiking, climbing, zip line, rapelling, hanging bridge walking, Japanese
tunnelling and lava watching. It offers a 360 degree-view of the Mayon Volcano and a very
good view of the city as well, especially at night. Visitors are encouraged to walk from the
foot to the top of the hill.

source: www.flicker.com, pueblophilippines.com

LEGAZPI BOULEVARD
A long stretch of road at the seaside interlinking Barangays Rizal, Victory Village, Dap-dap,
Puro and Lamba. It is also the area where the planned New Urban District will be placed. It
has a very good view of Mayon Volcano as well as the Kapuntukan Hill also known as
Sleeping Lion because of its unique shape. The monument of Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, to
whom the city was named after, is also located along the boulevard. It is a good place to
walk and/or jog, relax and take a breath of fresh air.
source: philippinetimesofsouthernnevada.com

ATV RIDE AND MAYON LAVA WATCHING

A nine (9) kilometre and a 45-minute ride going to the Lava Front of Mayon Volcano from
the foot of Ligon Hill crossing small rivers and rocky areas of galley. Upon reaching the lava
front, you will get to see the lava that came out the volcano during its several eruptions
which already turned into volcanic rocks. This is truly a one kind adventure that one should
never miss when visiting Legazpi.
source: www.sulit.com.ph

CATHEDRAL PARISH OF SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT

Known as the oldest Roman Catholic Churches in the Philippines, the St. Gregory the Great
Cathedral features itself as one of the tourist attractions and the most prominent landmarks
in the Old Albay District of Legazpi. It is located nearby Pearanda Park, Legazpi City Hall
and provincial Capitol in the province of Albay.
The Cathedral of St. Gregory the Great is also known locally as the Cathedral of San Gregorio
Magno and Albay Cathedral. It is the Episcopal Seat of the Diocese of Legazpi and it is one of

the massive churches found in the City where one can have a good view of Mt. Mayon on a
clear day.
source: www.markmaranga.com, www.markmaranga.com

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SHRINE

TLocated atop the Buraguis Hill overlooking the city proper, and features life size images of
the characters of the Way of the Cross stations arranged within the hill slopes. A 20-feet
image of the Blessed Virgin Mary stands at the hilltop. The feast day celebrated every 12th
day of December. A mini museum is also located within the compound.
source: wowlegazpi.com, photo by: Bing Budiao

ST. RAPHAEL PARISH CHURCH

A church located within the Legazpi Port Commercial District. St. Raphael is the patron saint
of the city; feast day is celebrated every 24th day of October.
source: www.pinoyadventurista.com

IGLESIA NI KRISTO CHURCH

Constructed in 1965, this serves as the central church of this religious denomination in the
Province of Albay. It is located at the barangay Cabangan.
source: wikimapia.org

OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHURCH

A church located at Barangay 37 Tahao Road, Legazpi City. Completely build in 1999 under
the hard work of Father Ham.
source: wikimapia.org

STO CRISTO CHURCH

Located at Barangay 57 Dapdap, Legazpi City. They celebrated fiesta from 25th day of May
to May 31st day of the same month, in honor of their patron saint Sto. Cristo. They said that
the image of Sto. Cristo is believed as many as miraculous as having cured the sick and
saved his people from different calamities.
source: divinemercyapalit.blogspot.com

REDEMPTORIST CHURCH
A small congregation located at Barangay 38 Gogon, Legazpi City. Presently assisted by able
group of Redemptorist Lay Missionaries. Their mission is to introduce the devotion to Our
Lady of Perpetual Help.
source: rishaporras.blogspot.com

LEGAZPI CITY MUSEUM

It showcases the heritage and culture of the city. It is currently the only public museum in
the Bicol Region.
source: sites.google.com

BICOL HERITAGE PARK

Located Camp Simeon Ola headquarters. This is where you can find the statue of Gen.
Simeon Ola.
source: vigattintourism.com

PADANG CROSS/PADANG MEMORIAL

Found in Barangay Padang (Legazpi City). It is said to be the Typhoon Reming Memorial
Shrine for those 734 dead, 2,300 injury and 762 missing people when Super typhoon Reming
battered the Bicol Region with winds of 190-kilometer on 30th of November, 2006.
This cross has marker, reads:
To natures beauty and wrath;
To those who perished & others who survived;
You are not forgotten, neither will you ever be.
To our individual resilience and communal determination;
To our triumph over tragedy;
Let this mark the change, not the end of strength, hope and peace.
source: mbsctravelandtours.com.ph

GEN. JOSE IGNACIO PAUA

This small park located in Barangay Baadero features a monument of the late Gen. Paua,
concrete benches and a waiting shed. This is also planted with different shrubs and flowering
plants. Its triangular shape is formed by the converging streets of Rizal, Baadero and E.
Jacinto.
source:nhcphistoricsites.blogspot.com

LEGAZPI HEROES MEMORIAL PYLON

A 16 meter high Pylon in the commercial district of Legazpi. It is located on the Junction of
Rizal Street and Quezon Avenue in Legazpi Port District.
source:www.markmaranga.com

JOSE MARIA PEARANDA MONUMENT

A monument built as a tribute to the late Jose Maria Pearanda who serve as Governor of
Albay from 1834-1843 located at Pearanda Park along Rizal Street.
source:harrybalais.com

PEARANDA PARK
An improved park with elevated skating rink, concrete benches and stage surrounded with
trees and ornamental plants and neon lights. It is located in front of the City Hall Building
and Provincial Capitol of Albay.
source: biklish.com

HEADLESS MONUMENT
Located within the Legazpi City Post Office Compound at the Barangay Lapu-Lapu, this
monument was constructed as a dedication to the unknown Heroes who died and shed their
blood during the Japanese Military occupation in Legazpi City.
source: harrybalais.com

LIBERTY BELL
A bronse bell installed in 1945 by the American Liberation forces located in Pearanda Park
along Rizal Street. It is enclosed with a dome-shaped concrete structure with this inscription,
whenever oppression knocks at your door, feel free to ring this bell.
source: www.bicolaventura.com

FREEDOM PARK/KALAYAAN PARK

This park is located in Barriada, Barangay Gogon features a childrens playground with
fountain at the center, concrete benches walks and curbs, around the park and colourful
geolites. It is also planted with different kind of trees and flowering plants. The park was
designed by the Japanese Architect Shimizum. It is highlighted by an imposing piece of
abstract bronze sculpture mag-ilusyon (sculptured man and woman placed romantically at
the center of the park.)
source:plus.google.com

Festivals

IBALONG FESTIVAL
A two-week 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. Various
activities are organized and conducted with an Executive Committee taking the lead.
source:byaheroph.blogspot.com

STO CRISTO FESTIVAL (Barangay Dap-dap, Legazpi City)

A one-week celebration of thanksgiving based on the continuing commitment towards a
Christ-centered community amidst and challenges.
source: www.byahilo.com, Enrico Dee

BANGKERO FESTIVAL (Barangay San Roque and Barangay

Taysan, Legazpi City)
Feast day in honor of the sainthood and commemoration of the death of Seor San Roque,
patron saint of the barangay. It is celebrated every 16th day of August every year. This was

formerly called San Roque Festival but was re-named Bangkero to make the occasion a
fitting tribute to the traditional boat-making craft for which the skilled folks of San Roque are
known for.
This event is marked and highlighted by a week-long array of events, civic military parade
beauty-pageant, street dance presentation, Sibidan race, two-night beer plaza, socio-cultural
presentation and capped in the end by the fluvial procession along the coast of Albay Gulf.
source: byaheroph.blogspot.com

BIGA FESTIVAL (Barangay Bigaa, Legazpi City)

This festival is a celebration of the Biga leaf in connection with Ibalong Festival and the feast
day of St. Vincent. It is highlighted by a street presentation, beauty pageant, and other
activities participated by the different puroks of the barangay.
source: ferdhcabrera.blogspot.com

BANUA FESTIVAL (Barangay Binanuahan, Legazpi City)

A one-week celebration of the feast day of St. Martin de Pores, the patron saint of Barangays
East and West Binanuahan from November 2-8 of every year.
This was the first celebrated three (3) years ago in the month of November 2008.

source: byaheroph.blogspot.com

PEAFRANCIA FESTIVAL (Barangay Sabang, Legazpi City)

It is the celebration of the feast day of Nuestra Seora de Peafrancia. It was first celebrated
in August 1975, and annually celebrated on the first day of September.
It is one-week celebrated highlighted by different events and program such as the search for
Ms. Sabang and Ms. Peafrancia, Maritime Procession, and a Eucharistic celebration with the
cooperation of the different nearby barangays.
source: www.scoop.it

HIKOT FESTIVAL (Barangay Victory Village, South, Legazpi

City)
Hikot (Fish Net) Festival is an annual activity from May 5-13, 2013. This festivity was
conceptualized considering that the Barangay 27 is located along the coastal area of the
city. Almost 85% of the residents either as fishermen or fisher folks who rely on fishing to
sustain their daily needs.
It is a one-week celebration wherein individual talents are exposed in various activities
conducted such as singing, dancing, decorating, and even in taking care of our nature
through recycling of solid waste products.