College of Education

Poblacion,Norzagaray,,Bulcan
Bachelor of Elementary Education

TOPIC OUTLINE
IN BEED 203
(TEACHING SOCIAL STUDIES IN ELEM. GRADES)

Submitted by:

Mr. Cris Jay A. Dela Cruz

Submitted by:

Jinon, Kyla Mae B.

Targa, Rosalie P.

BEED-2B
INTRODUCTION:
Prayer
Classroom Policy
Energizer Dance

TOPIC:REGION V (BICOL REGION)

● The Bicol Region, officially designated as Region V, is an

administrative region in the Philippines grouped under the island
group of Luzon.

THE 6 PROVINCES OF REGION V

1.ALBAY

● Legazpi is the capital of the province of Albay and the center of the
Bicol government.
● Bikol,tagalog and english(Languages)
● Albay is a province of the Philippines located in the Bicol Region in
Southeastern Luzon Island.
● Albay is divided into 15 municipalities and 3 cities.
● Albay has a total area of ​2,552.6 (sq.kilometers).

HISTORY OF ALBAY
● April 3,1574-The province of albay was established,they called
“Ibalon”.
● 1569-Spaniards reached the Bicol Region and subsequently
founded the town of camalig.
 ● 1573-The town of Libon in the province of Albay was established by
Juan de Salcedo to the Bicol Region.
● February 1,1814- Eruption of Mayon Volcano burying the town of
cagsawa.
● May 14,1834-Jose Maria Penafrancia,a military engineer was made
“Corregidor” of the province.
● 1898-Albay was occupied by the Americans.
● April 26,1901-The Americans organized a civil provincial
government of Albay.

TOURIST SPOTS IN ALBAY

● MAYON VOLCANO-Mayon Volcano, active volcano, southeastern
Luzon, Philippines, dominating the city of Legaspi. Called the
world’s most perfect volcanic cone because of the symmetry of its
shape.
● CAGSAWA RUINS-The Cagsawa Ruins (also spelled as Kagsawa,
historically spelled as Cagsaua) are the remnants of a 16th-century
Franciscan church, the Cagsawa church.
● RAWIS BLACK BEACH-It is known for big waves and black sand
beach in Legazpi City. A boulevard has been constructed so people
can see a coastal view.
● SAN MIGUEl ISLAND-is an island in the province of Albay in the
Philippines located at the western end of the strip of islands in the
Lagonoy Gulf.

● FAMOUS FOODS IN ALBAY

● PINANGAT
● BICOL EXPRESS

SOURCES OF INCOME IN ALBAY

● Agriculture is the main industry in Albay, producing crops
such as coconut, rice, sugar, and abaca.
● Handiwork is the main source of income in rural areas. It
continues to contribute a relatively large share to the
small-scale industries of the province.
 ● Forestry and paper making are another source of livelihood.
The production of abaca products such as abaca of Manila,
hats, bags, mats, and slippers is one of the main sources of
income in rural areas.
● Fishing is also a source of income on both coasts of the
province.

FESTIVAL IN ALBAY
● MAGAYON FESTIVAL- is a yearly celebration derived from the
legend of the Mayon Volcano to honor the province's bounty and
beauty.

2.CAMARINES NORTE

● Daet is the capital of Camarines Norte.

● Camarines Norte is divided into 12 municipalities
● Rinconada,bikol,central bikol,tagalog english (languages)

BRIEF HISTORY OF CAMARINES NORTE

● 1636-The province of Camarines Norte was created.
● 1829-Camaries provinces were split into Norte and Sur.
● 1854-1857-Both provinces emerged again (known as Ambos
Camarines).
TOURIST SPOTS IN CAMARINES NORTE
● ST. PETER THE APOSTLE CHURCH-It is the oldest church in
Camarines Norte built by the Franciscan friars in 1611.
It is known for its pristine beaches—the most popular among these
is the Mahabang Buhangin beach, which is made up of a long
stretch of powdery white sand.
 ● CALAGUAS ISLAND-It is known for its pristine beaches—the most
popular among these is the Mahabang Buhangin beach, which is
made up of a long stretch of powdery white sand.
● CORY AQUINO BOULEVARD-The Cory Aquino Boulevard, the
longest in the country, passes through the towns of Mercedes, Daet,
Talisay, and Vinzons.

FAMOUS FOODS IN ALBAY

● PILI NUTS
● PILI ROLL
● SINANTOL
● PANCIT BATO

SOURCES OF INCOME IN CAMARINES NORTE

● Camarines Norte is an agricultural province. Coconut, rice, pili
nuts, and pineapple are the main products. The provincial
government promotes its pineapple as the sweetest in the world,
calling it the Queen pineapple. In coastal areas, people are mostly
engaged in fishing.

FESTIVAL IN CAMARINES NORTE

● The Pinyasan (pineapple) Festival- A colorful festival showcasing
the province' primary agri-product, the sweetest “queen• pineapple
called Formo.

3.CAMARINES SUR
 ● Pili is The capital of Camarines Sur.
● Camarines sur is divided into 35 municipalities and two cities.
● Naga is he biggest city
● Bikol,tagalog (Languages)

TOURIST SPOTS IN CAMARINES SUR

● BASILICA OF OUR LADY PENAFRANCIA-It is the only Basilica in
the Bicol Region and the whole Roman Catholic Archdiocese of
Caceres.
● MATUKAD ISLAND-is one of the tiny islands off the coast of the
Caramoan Islands.
●
FAMOUS FOODS IN ALBAY
● SINARAPAN
● KINALAS

SOURCES OF INCOME IN CAMARINES SUR

● Its economy is mostly based on agriculture. Of the 35 towns, 29
towns are primarily agricultural, producing rice, corn, feedmeal,
freshwater fish, livestock, coconut, sugar, abacá, and water-lily.

FESTIVAL OF CAMARINES SUR

● KAOGMA FESTIVAL- The Kaogma Festival marks the foundation
day (May 27, 1569) of Camarines Sur in the Philippines.

4.CATANDUANES
 ● Virac is the capital of Catanduanes
● The province of Catanduanes is located in the southeastern
part of the island of Luzon in the Philippines.
● It has an area of ​1,492.16 square kilometers.
● It is divided into 11 municipalities.

BRIEF HISTORY OF CATANDUANES

● Catanduanes was founded on September 26,
1945.Catanduanes' ' comes from the words “tandu”, a
native beetle,a native species of tree, both of which
were found throughout the island. People often referred
to the island as “katanduan” or, meaning 'a place where
the tandu and the samdong tree thrive in abundance.'
The pronunciation of this word by Spanish-speaking
people led to the coining of the Hispanicized version,
Catanduanes.
● Jose C. Cua was the governor of Catanduanes.
● The province is usually the first place in the Philippines
to get battered by typhoons, and so the province is
nicknamed the “Land of the Howling Winds.”
● It is also known as “ The Happy Island”

TOURIST SPOTS IN CATANDUANES

● BINURONG POINT-Locals call the place “Binurong”
because they usually bring the fishes they caught to that
place and they “buro” (preserve food by salting; soak in
vinegar…) it there. By the way, “Binurong” is also a Bicol
word meaning “Healed”
● MUSEO DE CATANDUANES-is the very first museum
established by the tourism office of the province that
houses the island's historical and cultural heritage. This
attraction is located on the 2nd floor of the Old Capitol
Building in Barangay Sta. Elena, Virac
 ● BATO CHURCH-John the Baptist Church also known as
the “Bato Church” in the town of Bato, Province of
Catanduanes.

FAMOUS FOODS IN CATANDUANES

● LATIK
● BICOL EXPRESS

SOURCES OF INCOME IN CATANDUANES

● Abaca production is the major source of income followed by copra
and field crops (cassava, camote or sweet potato and other
vegetables).

FESTIVAL OF CATANDUANES
● ABACA FESTIVAL-It celebrates the fiber industry and its products,
which are Catanduanes' and Bicol's main materials for its
handicrafts.

5.MASBATE

● Masbate City is the capital of Masbate.

● It has an area of 4,151.78 km2
● It is divided into 20 municipalities.

BRIEF HISTORY OF MASBATE

● Masbate was founded in 1864.
● Masbad or Masbat was the old name of Masbate.
● Antonio T. Kho is the governor of this province.
 ● The area of Masbate is located in the central archipelago of the
Philippines.

TOURIST SPOTS IN MASBATE

● PAWA MANGROVE PARK
● BUSAY DE GRACIA FALLS
● AROROY LIGHTHOUSE
●
FOOD IN MASBATE
● MOLIDO

SOURCES OF INCOME IN MASBATE

● The economy of Masbate Island is diverse as it has various
sources.
● Copra is the leading product, followed by corn, rice and root crops.

FESTIVAL IN MASBATE
● LAPAY BANTIGUE FESTIVAL-It is a local dance art festival that
originated from the graceful movements of hovering birds known as
seagulls or the LAPAY, found abundant in Barangay Bantigue,
Masbate.

6.SORSOGON

● Sorsogon City is the capital of Sorsogon.

● Sorsogon is a province located in the Bicol Region.
● Jose Edwin B. Hamor is the governor of Sorsogon.
● It has an area of 2,141 km.
● It is divided into 14 municipalities.
BRIEF HISTORY OF SORSOGON
● The province of Sorsogon was founded on February 28, 1895.
● The name Sorsogon was originally spelled "Solsogon" in most old
Spanish maps. Solsogon is an old Bikol word, meaning, "to trace" (a
river going upstream). The root word "solsog" is Bicol for "going
against the current.

FAMOUS FOOD OF SORSOGON

● TIMITIM

SOURCES OF INCOME IN SORSOGON

● The major industries of the province are farming, fishing, livestock
and poultry raising and copra-making. Cottage industries include
handicraft, pottery and food preservation.

FESTIVAL OF SORSOGON

KASANGGAYAHAN FESTIVAL-The province-wide and weeks-long

celebration of the Kasanggayahan Festival is one of the most celebrated
festivities in Sorsogon since it is the commemoration and celebration of
the province's founding anniversary, with the central celebration held at
the capital city.

QUIZ
Direction:Choose the correct answer for each question.

1.What is the capital of Albay?

a.Virac
b.Legaspi
c.Daet
d.Sorsogon City

2.It is called the world's most perfect volcano cone because of the
symmetry of its shape.
a.Mt. Bulusan
b.Mayon Volcano
c.Bato Church
d.Magayon Festival

3.Who established the town of libon in the province of albay?

a.Jose Edwin B. Hamor
b.Juan De Salcedo
c.Antonio T, Kho
d.Jose C. Cua

4.It is the oldest church in Camarines Norte built by Francisca Frias in

1611.
a.Bato Church
b.Cagsawa Ruins
c.St. Peter the Apostle Church
d.Basilica of Our Lady of Penafrancia

5.What is the Capital of Camarines Sur?

a.Virac
b.Daet
c.Pili
d.Legaspi

6.What province is usually the first place in the Philippines to get battered
by typhoons, and so the province is nicknamed the “Land of the Howling
Winds.”
a.Camarines Sur
b.Albay
c.Catanduanes
d.Sorsogon

7.It is a local dance art festival that originated from the graceful
movements of hovering birds known as seagulls or the LAPAY.
a.Lapay Bantigue Festival
b.Abaca Festival
c.kaogma Festival
d.Magayon Festival

8.What is the old name of Masbate?

a.Masbar or masbat
b.Daet
c.Virac
d.Marbar

9.When was the province of Sorsogon established?

a.February 28, 1895
b.1579
c.1898
d. April 3,1574

10.Who is the governor of Sorsogon?

a.John Edwin B. Hamor
b.Antonio T. Kho
c.Jose C. Cua
d.Juan De Salcedo

KEY TO CORRECTION
1.b 6.c
2.b 7.a
3.b 8.a
4.c 9.a
5.c 10.a