The Bicol Region, commonly shortened to Bicol and designated as Region V, is an administrative region of the Philippines. Also referred to as Bicolandia, it comprises six provinces, four on the Bicol Peninsula : Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon, and two off the shore: Catanduanes and Masbate.
Camarines Sur, officially the Province of Camarines Sur, is a province in the Philippines located in the Bicol Region on Luzon. Its capital is Pili and the province borders Camarines Norte and Quezon to the northwest, and Albay to the south. To the east lies the island province of Catanduanes across the Maqueda Channel.
Bato, officially the Municipality of Bato, is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 52,155 people.
Buhi, officially the Municipality of Buhi, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 81,306 people.
Iriga, officially the City of Iriga, is a component city in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 114,457 people.
Tigaon, officially the Municipality of Tigaon, is a 2nd class municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 60,524 people.
The legislative districts of Ambos Camarines were the representations of the historical province of Ambos Camarines in the various national legislatures of the Philippines until 1919.
Lake Buhi is a lake found in Buhi, Camarines Sur in the Philippines. It has an area of 18 square kilometres and has an average depth of 8 metres (26 ft). The lake lies in the valley formed by two ancient volcanoes, Mount Iriga and Mount Malinao. It was created in 1641, when an earthquake caused a side of Mount Asog to collapse. The resulting landslide created a natural dam that blocked the flow of nearby streams. Another theory suggests that it was created by the eruption of Mt. Asog, which is now dormant.
The Naga Metropolitan Cathedral, formally the Metropolitan Cathedral and Parish of Saint John the Evangelist, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Naga City, Camarines Sur, Philippines. It is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Caceres. The first church was established after the creation of the archdiocese as the Diocese of Nueva Cáceres in 1595. The present cathedral was built in 1808, and was completed and consecrated in 1843.
The Parroquia de San Pedro Apostol, also known as the St. Peter the Apostle Church, is a Roman Catholic Church located in the municipality of Vinzons in Camarines Norte, Philippine Islands. It is the oldest church in Camarines Norte built by the Franciscan friars in 1611. parish priest from 2023 - 2024 is Rev. Fr. Milo Jojo M. Caymo, appointed in January 10, 2023. The new parish priest is Rev. Fr. Ronald Anthony P. Timoner, V.G. February 22, 2024.
The St. Francis of Assisi Parish Church, commonly known as the General Trias Church, is the first Roman Catholic parish church of the municipality of General Trias in Cavite province in the Philippines. Typical of towns established during the Spanish colonial period, the church is located at the plaza of General Trias, which was formerly called San Francisco de Malabon in honor of its patron saint, Saint Francis of Assisi.
The San Bartolome Apostol Parish Church is a Roman Catholic church in Nagcarlan, Laguna, Philippines. Its titular saint is Bartholomew and its feast day is celebrated every August 24.
Camarines Sur's 5th congressional district is one of the five congressional districts in the province of Camarines Sur. It has been represented in the House of Representatives since 2010. The district was created following the 2009 reapportionment that split the 1st district into two thereby creating an additional district for the province. The district consists of the city of Iriga and adjacent municipalities in the Partido region of southern Camarines Sur that previously comprised the 4th district, namely Baao, Balatan, Bato, Buhi, Bula and Nabua. It is currently represented in the 19th Congress by Miguel Luis Villafuerte of the PDP-Laban.
The Saint Francis of Assisi Parish Church, simply known as the Peñaranda Church, is a Roman Catholic parish church located at Penaranda, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. It is under the Diocese of Cabanatuan with Francis of Assisi as patron saint.
Nabua Church, also known as Holy Cross Parish Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Nabua, Camarines Sur. First built in 1578, it suffered a fire incident and natural disasters in the 17th century, and was rebuilt several times. The current church building was completed in 1700.
Magarao Church, also known as Saint Anne Parish Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Magarao, Camarines Sur. The first church was destroyed during an earthquake in 1811. The second church, built with nipa and bamboo, was destroyed in 1826. The present church is completed in 1849.
Iriga Church, also known as Saint Anthony of Padua Parish Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Iriga, Camarines Sur. The first church was burned in 1585. The second church was damaged by a typhoon and destroyed by fire. The third church was constructed in 1727 but was also burned in 1841. The present church together with two belfries was constructed shortly afterwards. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) declared it a national landmark in 1939.
Immaculate Conception Parish Church, also known as Quipayo Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Calabanga, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church, also known as Bula Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Bula, Camarines Sur, Philippines. The church was destroyed by fire in 1676 and a typhoon in 1700. The present structure was completed in 1706, and repaired in 1876 and 1885.
Saint Bartholomew Parish Church, also known as Baao Church, is a Roman Catholic church located in Baao, Camarines Sur, Philippines.
