Sorsogon City, Sorsogon Province

Sorsogon City is located in the Bicol Region. It is the capital city of the province of Sorsogon and the main business center of the province. The city of Sorsogon was created when the town of Bacon and Sorsogon were merged.  Sorsogon City is the largest city in Bicol Region in terms of land area. One of the main products in Sorsogon City is Pili Nuts. You can also find a lot of Baluko sellers near the baywalk in Sorsogon. Baluko is a kind of seafood somewhat related to scallops but it is much larger than a scallops.

Pagol Beach, Barangay Bon-ot

Paguriran Beach, Barangay Sawanga

Paguriran Island, Barangay Sawanga

Paguriran Island, Barangay Sawanga

Provincial Capitol of Sorsogon

Sorsogon City Baywalk

St. Louise De Marillac College of Sorsogon

Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral

How to get to Sorsogon City:

By Plane:

Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and Zest Airways have several daily flights to Legazpi Airport. From Legazpi Airport, you can ride a taxi or a tricycle to the central terminal. From the central terminal, you can ride a van or a bus bound for Sorsogon City. The travel time from Legazpi City to Sorsogon City is 2 hours.

By Bus:

From Manila, there are several buses bound for Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Bulan or Matnog and tell the driver to drop you off at Sorsogon City. There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, that have buses bound for Bulan and Matnog. There are also bus terminals in Pasay City, near Pasay Rotonda. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Sorsogon City is 10 to 14 hours.

By Train:

The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban Station in Manila every 6pm and arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours. From Ligao City, ride a bus that is bound for Matnog or Bulan and tell the driver to drop you off at Sorsogon City. The travel time is 2.5 to 3 hours. From Ligao City, you can also ride a jeepney bound for Daraga City, and from Daraga City, ride a bus bound for Sorsogon. The travel time from Ligao City to Daraga City is 45 minutes to 1 hour. The travel time from Daraga City to Sorsogon City is 1.5 to 2 hours.

Additional Link:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sorsogon_City

Guinobatan, Albay

The town of Guinobatan is located in Albay province, Bicol Region. This town is known as the birthplace of General Simeon Ola, the last Filipino General to surrender to the Americans after the Philippine-American War. Guinobatan is also famous for the rice cake with sweet macapuno fillings. The rice cake is locally called as "putong bigas." There are a lot of stalls selling this delicacy near the highway boundary marker of Guinobatan and Ligao.

Our Lady of Assumption Church or Guinobatan Church

General Simeon Ola Monument

Guinobatan public plaza

Municipal Hall of Guinobatan

St. Benedict Academy

How to get to Guinobatan:

By Plane:

Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines and Zest Airways have several daily flights to Legazpi Airport. From Legazpi Airport, you can ride a taxi or a tricycle to the central terminal. From the central terminal, you can ride a jeepney or a bus bound for Ligao City and then get off at Guinobatan town. The travel time from Legazpi City to Guinobatan is about 30 to 45 minutes.

By Bus:

From Manila, there are several buses bound for Bicol region. Ride a bus that is bound for Legazpi City and tell the driver to drop you off at Guinobatan town. There are a number of bus terminals in Cubao, Quezon City, that have buses bound for Legazpi City. There are also bus terminals in Pasay City, near Pasay Rotonda. The usual travel time from Metro Manila to Guinobatan is 10 to 11 hours.

By Train:

The PNR has a regular train schedule for the Manila-Ligao City route. The train departs at Tutuban Station in Manila every 6pm and arrives at Ligao City at around 6am the next day. The usual travel time is 10 to 12 hours. And then from Ligao City, ride a jeepney or a bus bound for Legazpi City and get off at Guinobatan town. The travel time is 15 to 20 minutes.

Additional Links:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guinobatan,_Albay

http://www.guinobatan.gov.ph/