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71-528: Bicol University ( Bikol : Unibersidad nin Bikol ; Filipino : Unibersidad ng Bikol ), also referred to by its acronym ( BU or Bicol U ), is a regional state, research and coeducational higher education institution in Legazpi City , Albay , Philippines , with external campuses scattered throughout the provinces of Albay and Sorsogon. BU is an ISO 9001:2008 certified public university. The university

142-399: A tropical rainforest climate with copious amount of rainfall throughout the year. Legazpi has noticeably wetter and drier periods of the year. However, the city's driest month, April, still sees on average of over 150 millimetres (5.9 in) of precipitation per month. Similar to many other cities with this climate, temperatures are relatively constant throughout the course of the year, with

213-464: A fast-growing tourism industry with focus on adventure tourism . The city government is promoting Legazpi as an ideal location for ICT - BPO businesses. In 2014, Legazpi's locally generated income reached Php338.2 million, with total income (including IRA ) at Php711.1 million. In the same year, Legazpi ranked first among cities in Bicol in terms of tax collection efficiency. Legazpi City

284-788: A list of ICT hubs beyond Metro Manila identified by the Information Technology and Business Process Association of the Philippines and the Department of Science and Technology , based on a set of criteria such as worker supply, telecom infrastructure and other factors needed to sustain the BPO industry. Legazpi is aiming to attract more BPO firms to put up offices in the city. As of 2015 , BPO companies in Legazpi include One Half Philippines. The city currently has one IT park,

355-453: A mean annual average of 26.9 °C (80.4 °F). The coolest month is January with a daily mean of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F) and the hottest months are jointly May and June with a daily mean of 28.1 °C (82.6 °F). The all-time record high temperature was 37.7 °C (99.9 °F) on May 27, 1968, and the all-time record low temperature was 13.9 °C (57.0 °F) on February 28, 1971. Because of its geographical location on

426-475: A number of loanwords, largely Spanish ones as a result of Spanish rule in the Philippines. These include swerte ( suerte , 'luck'), karne ( carne , 'meat'), imbestigador ( investigador , 'investigator'), litro ('liter'), pero ('but'), and krimen ( crimen , 'crime'). Another source of loanwords in Bikol is Sanskrit , with examples including words like bahala ('responsibility') and karma . There are 16 consonants in

497-481: A permanent 1000-room evacuation center in Barangay Homapon for citizens living within the "eight-kilometer extended danger zone" near the volcano Mayon . According to the 2020 census, the population of Legazpi is 209,533 people, with a density of 1,400/km or 3,600/sq mi. Legazpi had an average annual population growth of 1.86% between 2000 and 2007 according to the 2010 census. About 58 percent of

568-532: A rich set of discourse particles. There exist two types of numerals in Bikol: native Bikol and Spanish numerals. Generally, Bicolanos use the Spanish terms when referring to time, as in the phrase a las singko ('5 o'clock'). However, the native terms can be read in literary books. The Spanish numerals are often encountered in pricing. The angry register of Bikol, also known natively as tamanggot or rapsak ,

639-593: A soccer field, olympic-sized swimming pool, a rubberized track oval, and a grandstand. Central Bikol language Central Bikol features some vocabulary not found in other Bikol languages nor in other members of the Central Philippine language family like Tagalog and Cebuano . Examples are the words matua and bitis , which are the same as the Kapampangan words meaning 'older' and 'foot, feet', respectively. The word banggi ('night')

710-518: A strong defense of the city. The American troops, headed by Brig. Gen. W.A. Kobbe , encountered heavy resistance from the Filipino forces who gallantly engaged them in a bloody fight on San Rafael Bridge that resulted in the death of 172 Filipinos including Reyes, who used only bolos . Another 12 Filipinos were injured while the American forces suffered only 12 injured infantrymen. To commemorate

781-577: A total of 47 banks, with volume of bank deposits at Php35.4 billion. Legazpi Savings Bank, a thrift bank based in the city with eleven branches around the Bicol Region, was acquired by Robinsons Bank in 2012. The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas also has a branch in the city, along Rizal Street in Barangay Cabangan. Legazpi is recognized as one of the 'next wave cities' for business process outsourcing (BPO) . The next wave cities are

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852-805: Is also home to a number of retail establishments. Liberty Commercial Center, Inc. (LCC), a homegrown Albayano company established in nearby Tabaco City in 1945, operates a major mall (LCC Mall Legazpi), three supermarkets and five Expressmarts (grocery stores) in the city. Another notable mall is Pacific Mall Legazpi, the first full-sized mall in Bicol. Other malls in Legazpi include Embarcadero de Legazpi, A. Bichara Silverscreens and Entertainment Center, 101 Shopping Mall, Yashano Mall and Gregorian Mall. The city has also attracted investments from national retail chains including Metro Gaisano , SM Savemore , Robinsons Supermarket, Puregold , Ministop and 7-Eleven . Ayala Malls recently opened its Ayala Malls Legazpi – Liberty City Center . Meanwhile, SM City Legazpi ,

923-960: Is another example of this as it is different from the usual Bikol word gab-i but closer to the word bengi of Kapampangan. There is no formal study on the relationship of the Central Luzon languages to Central Bikol but the latter has several words that are also found in the archaic form of Tagalog spoken in the Rizal and Quezon provinces that are believed to be the home of Central Luzon languages such as Kapampangan in Pampanga and southern Tarlac , and Sambalic languages in Zambales province. Because of its broad geographic coverage as compared to other Bikol languages separated by islands and mountains, Central Bikol diverged into six dialects, which are still mutually comprehensible. The division of

994-420: Is classified as rural (18,431.66 hectares) while 10 percent is classified as urban (2,005.39 hectares). Legazpi's topography is generally plain on the northeastern areas, with slopes ranging from five to fifteen degrees. The southern areas have mostly rolling to hilly terrain. In the city's coastal areas, the terrain varies from plain (north) to hilly (south). Legazpi is criss-crossed by several rivers including

1065-421: Is for the use of students and other researchers. It has a collection of books in different fields of knowledge and all the published undergraduate and graduate research. It is composed of ten sub-libraries, namely: It organizes and facilitates the conduct of intercollegiate sports and the university's participation in sports events. It runs wellness and fitness programs. Some of its facilities for athletics include

1136-917: Is partly subsidized by the Philippine government. Students of the university and its graduates are referred to as " Mga Iskolar ng Bayan" ("Scholars of the Nation") but they are commonly called as Bueños. Students who wish to study in the university must pass the Bicol University College Entrance Test (BUCET). During the COVID-19 pandemic , the university implemented the Bicol University College Entrance Scoring System (BUCESS) for its admission of undergraduate students for academic years 2021-2022 and 2022–2023. The Bicol University

1207-529: Is spoken in the eastern coast of Albay and the northeastern part of Sorsogon. TLS is the dialect that has been most influenced by the Inland Bikol languages . The Daet dialect, on the other hand, is spoken in the second district of the province of Camarines Norte. The Virac dialect (or Viracnon language) is spoken around Virac, Catanduanes and surrounding towns on the southeastern part of the island of Catanduanes. Like other Philippine languages , Bikol has

1278-630: Is the ecclesiastical seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Legazpi . Poverty incidence of Legazpi Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Legazpi is a major economic hub in the Bicol Region . Economic activities in the city include agriculture, wholesale and retail trade, services, manufacturing and mining. Major sources of income include rice, root crops, and coconut. The city exports coconut oil , copra cake , perlite , and abaca products. The city also has

1349-740: Is the latest course that had been approved in this campus. It also hosts the Bicol University College of Education Integrated Laboratory School-Elementary Department and Bicol University College of Education Integrated Laboratory School-High School Department (BUCEILS-HS). The Bicol University Main Library, Student Union Center, Amphitheater and the Little Theater are also found in this campus. Located in Enlisted Men's Barrio (EM Barrio), Barangay 1 also in Legazpi City ,

1420-675: Is to develop more pro-active and disaster resilient communities. Specific disaster preparedness strategies in Albay and Legazpi include preemptive evacuation, 'zero casualty' policy, re-planning of the city's land use, mangrove reforestation, and the establishment of the Climate Change Academy as a training center for disaster risk management, evaluation of climate risk hazards and adaptive capabilities, planning, and programming. On March 12, 2018, Mayor Noel E. Rosal announced his administration's proposed plan to construct

1491-460: Is used when angry, shouting, or speaking in a high-pitched voice at someone. Some examples of the register include: Note: Legazpi, Albay Legazpi (IPA: [lɛˈgaspɪ] ), officially the City of Legazpi ( Central Bikol : Syudad nin Legazpi ; Filipino : Lungsod ng Legazpi ), is a 1st class component city and capital of the province of Albay , Philippines . According to

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1562-480: The Bicol Region . In 1936, Don Antonio Regidor, who was born in Spain on November 24, 1891 pioneered Bicol Region ’s pilinut industry. He founded Central Pilinut Candy at Old Albay District, Barangay Pinaric, Legazpi City, Albay. In 2023, "Albay Pilinut Candy" is managed by his grandchild Audrey Rose Battung-Deocareza. [1] There were 5,055 business establishments in Legazpi as of 2014 . Most of these are located in

1633-524: The Doctrina de Cagsawa began to convert the area's population to Christianity . The village of Sawangan became more populous and progressive and the first parish priest, Fray Francisco de Santa Ana, OFM, built a wooden chapel with St. Gregory the Great as patron. Sawangan then became an independent parish and was called Misión de San Gregorio Magno de Sawangan . A bigger and more imposing church replaced

1704-873: The Mataas shell scoop , which dates back to the Late Neolithic Period , found in Cagraray Island . The Mataas shell scoop was declared a National Cultural Treasure by the National Museum of the Philippines . Legazpi was originally a fishing settlement called Sawangan that occupied the mangrove swamps that is now the Legazpi Port, inhabited by fisher folk and farmers. In 1569, a Spanish expedition dispatched by Miguel Lopez de Legazpi led by Luis Enriquez de Guzman and Augustinian friar Alonso Jimenez first set foot in Albay. They arrived on

1775-520: The 16th century. The nearby Sula Channel was used as a sanctuary by galleons during storms because of its sheltered inlet. In 1873, Legazpi was made a port of entry by a Royal Decree earlier issued in Madrid on May 18, 1872, and later promulgated by Governor-General Juan Alaminos y Vivar on December 3, 1874. Legazpi was declared a city for the first time under the Becerra Law of 1892. In 1894,

1846-507: The 2020 census, it has a population of 209,533. Legazpi is the regional center and largest city of the Bicol Region and in Albay, in terms of population. It is the region's center of tourism, education, health services, commerce and transportation in the Bicol Region. The city is applying for a Highly Urbanized City (HUC). The city is composed of two districts, Legazpi Port and the Old Albay District. Mayon Volcano , one of

1917-484: The 9th Bicol University President issued the Bicol University Vision and Quality Policy: Vision - A university for humanity characterized by productive scholarship, transformative leadership, collaborative service, and distinctive character for sustainable societies. Quality Policy - Bicol University commits to continually strive for excellence in instruction, research, and extension by meeting

1988-458: The Academia de Santa Ines campus. Legazpi became a city for the second time on July 18, 1948, when Daraga and Legazpi were combined to constitute its territory under Republic Act No. 306; at that time, President Elpidio Quirino appointed Jose R. Arboleda as the first city mayor. But on June 8, 1954, Republic Act No. 993 was approved, recreating the two towns (Daraga and Legazpi) and the city

2059-1063: The Administration Building, the campus also hosts the following colleges and institutes: 1. College of Education (BUCE) Courses Offered: 2. College of Nursing (BUCN) Course Offered: BS Nursing 3. College of Arts and Letters (BUCAL) Courses Offered: 4. College of Science (BUCS) Courses Offered: 5. Graduate School (BUGS) This is divided into two categories: They are both offered with thesis or with no thesis. 6. Institute of Physical Education, Sports and Recreation (BUIPESR) Courses Offered: 7. College of Medicine (BUCM) Course Offered: Doctor of Medicine 8. College of Law (BUCL) Course Offered: Juris Doctor 9. Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development (BUJMRIGD) Course Offered: Bachelor of Public Administration 10. Open University (BUOU) Course Offered: BS Development Communication 11. College of Dental Medicine (CDM) Course Offered: Doctor of Dental Medicine The Doctor of Dental Medicine

2130-654: The Americans split Legazpi into two separate towns, Legazpi and Albay (now Old Albay District), which became the provincial capital of Albay. In 1922, the town of Daraga was further split from the then municipality of Albay. On December 12, 1941, a few days after the attack on Pearl Harbor , Legazpi was occupied by forces of the Imperial Japanese Army , the purpose of which was to obtain control of local airstrips which could be used as forward bases by fighter aircraft for operations in central Luzon. Throughout

2201-529: The Bikol language: /m, n, ŋ, p, t, k, ʔ, b, d, ɡ, s, h, l, w~ʋ, ɾ, j~ʝ/ . Eight sounds are borrowed from loanwords: /f, v, ɲ, tʃ, dʒ, ʃ, ʒ, ʎ/ . The sound system of the language according to Mintz in 1971 is as follows. Native words exhibit a three-vowel system whose vowels can be noted as /a, i, u/ , with /u/ realized as [o] in the final syllable. Due to contact with Spanish, modern Central Bikol also has two marginal phonemes /e, o/ distinct from /i, u/ . Like many other Philippine languages , Bikol has

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2272-595: The Embarcadero IT Park, which offers about 8,000 call center seats that could provide jobs to some 24,000 agents in three shifts. Pioneering the business in the city is the Incubation Center of Southern Luzon Technological College Foundation Inc. (SLTCFI), which is an extension of Embarcadero's P1.8-billion IT Park, the very first IT ecozone in the Bicol region inaugurated in July 2009. As of 2015 ,

2343-558: The Japanese occupation, resistance by Bicolano and local troops of the Philippine Commonwealth Army continued in the hills and mountains south of Legazpi. In January 1945, American and Filipino liberation forces, supported by Bicolano guerrillas, liberated Legazpi. However, the city suffered extensive aerial bombardment from US aircraft and many old buildings were destroyed including the old St. Raphael church and

2414-643: The National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) as a model locality in implementing risk reduction management practices in the Philippines. On the provincial level, Albay has institutionalized disaster preparedness and disaster response by creating the Albay Public Safety and Emergency Management Office (APSEMO) in 1995. The APSEMO is tasked to design and implement a disaster risk management and reduction program. Its main objective

2485-799: The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The city of Legazpi was named after Miguel López de Legazpi , the Basque Spanish conquistador who officially annexed the Philippine Islands to the Spanish Empire in 1565, and whose surname came from a town in Gipuzkoa , Spain . The area that is now Albay had a thriving civilization before the Spanish arrived. The Spanish explorers found densely populated settlements with an abundance of gold and provisions in

2556-503: The Philippines' most popular icons and tourist destinations, is partly within the city's borders. In 2018, Legazpi was ranked first in overall competitiveness among component cities by the National Competitiveness Council . The city also ranked first in infrastructure and second in economic dynamism . In the same year, Legazpi was also named "most business-friendly city" in the component city category by

2627-630: The Spanish Minister of the Ultramar promulgated a decree creating the combined city government (ayunamiento) of Legazpi, a merger of the towns of Albay (now Old Albay District) and Daraga with the territories of the former. On September 22, 1898, the Civil Governor of Albay, Angel Bascaran y Federic and the Spanish residents evacuated Albay. Subsequently, a revolutionary junta was organized by Don Anacieto Solano who later turned over

2698-681: The Tibu, Macabalo and Yawa rivers with a number of swampy areas, particularly in the urban district. To mitigate flooding in these low-lying areas, the local government has built an urban drainage and flood control system consisting of dikes, canals, sea walls and three pumping stations located in Barangays San Roque, Bay-Bay and Victory Village. Legazpi is politically subdivided into 70 barangays . Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios . Currently, there are 45 urban barangays and 25 rural barangays. Legazpi City features

2769-644: The University Student Council. The faculty regent is nominated by the faculty members of the whole university. Alumni are represented by the president of the BU Alumni Association. As of 2023, the members of the Board of Regents are: District Representative, Baguio City , Lone District The Legazpi West (Main) Campus is located on the boundary of Daraga, Albay and Legazpi City along the national highway, Rizal St. Aside from

2840-410: The adjacent villages of Lamba, Rawis and Bigaa. In another decree, Montero named the town Legazpi, which was formally established on October 22 of the same year, in honor of no less than Miguel Lopez de Legazpi, the first Governor General, who landed in the town's territories years before. The port of Legazpi served as anchorage for ships sailing to Nueva España (Mexico) beginning in the latter part of

2911-585: The beatification of St. Lorenzo Ruiz was held, the Pope also visited Baguio , Bacolod , Iloilo , Bataan , Cebu , and Davao . The Pope held a mass dedicated to farmers at the St. Gregory the Great Cathedral . Legazpi is on the eastern portion of the province of Albay bounded on the north by the municipality of Santo Domingo , on the east by Albay Gulf , on the west by the municipality of Daraga , and on

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2982-454: The biggest locator in Embarcadero IT Park is Sutherland Global Services. There are 141 residential subdivisions and housing sites (132 privately owned, 9 government owned) in Legazpi. National and local real estate developers have also invested in the city. These include Vista Land (Camella Legazpi), Deca Homes, and Sunwestville Realty and Development Corp. (Eco Homes Bayshores Condominium). In 2015, Taft Property Ventures Development Corp.,

3053-638: The board's chairperson while the president of the Bicol University is the vice-chairperson. The chairpersons of the Committees of Higher Education of the Senate and the House of Representatives are also members of the Board of Regents which are concurrent with their functions as committee chairpersons. The students of the Bicol University are represented by a student regent, who is also the chair of

3124-632: The campus hosts the College of Engineering (BUCENG), College of Industrial Technology (BUCIT) and the Institute of Design and Architecture (BUIDeA). Located in Sagpon, Daraga , Albay , and is less than a kilometer from the main campus, the campus consists of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (BUCSSP) and College of Business, Economics and Management (BUCBEM). This campus was formerly called College of Arts and Science (BUCAS). The BUCSSP offers

3195-538: The chapel during the tenure of Fray Martin del Espiritu OFM in 1636 and Sawangan continued to thrive despite the Moro raids in the 1700s, a super typhoon in 1742, an earthquake in 1811, and other calamities. Sawangan was created a visita regular in 1605 and elevated as an independent town in 1616. On February 1, 1814, a catastrophic eruption of Mt. Mayon partially destroyed Sawangan and buried Cagsawa , Budiao and Camalig. The parish priest of Sawangan, Fray Pedro Licup, urged

3266-589: The city's central business district, the Legazpi Port District. Landco Business Park, the first master-planned commercial business district in the Bicol Region, opened in 2001. Thriving industries in Legazpi include coconut oil milling and production (Legaspi Oil Company – CIIF), construction aggregate quarrying, 'pinukpok' ( abaca fabric) production in Barangay Banquerohan, and organic fertilizer manufacturing. To further boost

3337-401: The city's population or 105,853 live in areas classified as urban while 42 percent or 76,348 live in rural areas. The city has a population density of 9 people per hectare (54 people per hectare in urban areas and 4 people per hectare in rural areas). Daytime population in Legazpi is estimated to reach 350,000 due to the daily influx of students, workers, entrepreneurs, and tourists. Legazpi is

3408-409: The coastal settlement called Ibalon in present-day Magallanes, Sorsogon after exploring the islands of Masbate , Ticao and Burias and proceeded inland as far as present-day Camalig, Albay . In July 1573, the conquistador Juan de Salcedo , grandson of Governor-General Legazpi, led another expedition from the north. They founded Villa Santiago de Libon (present-day Libon, Albay ) and reached

3479-538: The command to General Vicente Lukban , General-in-chief of Operations of the revolutionary government in the southern region. On January 23, 1900, American forces composed of three infantry companies equipped with powerful rifles and cannon landed on the shores of Albay Gulf to conquer Legazpi. They were met by 800 revolutionary Filipino troops headed by General Jose Ignacio Paua , Col. Antero Reyes, Captain Alvaro Nepomuceno, and Policarpio Pergone who put up

3550-409: The eastern coast of the Philippines and the close proximity of Mayon Volcano , Legazpi is vulnerable to typhoons , sea level rise and volcanic eruptions . To mitigate the effects of climate change and improve the city's resilience against disasters, the city government has adopted a disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation strategy. The City Government of Legazpi was recognized by

3621-474: The establishment of new towns. The new settlement in Taytay grew larger and eventually became a township. Binanuahan was declared a visita or tributary of Taytay and the combined town became known as Albay Nuevo. In 1839, the settlers in Taytay started to erect a stone church designed by Gobernadorcillo Don Jose Ma. de Peñaranda, an architect, in consultation with Fray Jose Yagres, OFM. The structure would become

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3692-807: The five courses offered in 2000, it now offers fifteen courses including BS in Nursing, BS in Computer Engineering and BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering. Located in Gubat , Sorsogon , the only campus outside of Albay, this campus offers bachelor's degrees in Agricultural Technology, Secondary and Elementary Education, Fisheries, Food Technology, Entrepreneurship, Peace and Security Studies and Computer Science are offered in this campus. The University Library System

3763-754: The following programs: The BUCBEM offers the following programs: Located in Tayhi, Tabaco , Albay . Courses offered in this campus are Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Food Technology, Social Work, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Marine Fisheries, Fish Technology, Coastal Resource Management, Secondary Education, and Entrepreneurship. Located along the Pan-Philippine Highway in the town of Guinobatan , Albay , formerly known as Guinobatan Farm School in 1912; Guinobatan Rural High School in 1927; Roxas Memorial Agricultural School in 1950; Bicol University College of Agriculture (BUCA) in 1969 through RA 5521; with

3834-472: The highest level of clientele satisfaction and adhering to quality standards and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements. The governance of the university is vested in the Board of Regents, abbreviated as BOR. The board, with its 12 members, is the highest decision-making body of the university. The chairperson or its designated commissioner of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) serves as

3905-603: The language into different dialects is mainly because of the influence of other Bikol and non-Bikol languages surrounding the region. The Canaman dialect, despite being used only by a small portion of the population in Camarines Sur, is the standard form of Central Bikol used in literature, Catholic religious rites and mass media. Naga City dialect is spoken in the first, second, third districts (except in Del Gallego, where residents are mostly Tagalog speakers), and in

3976-571: The local economy, the city government is promoting the establishment of information technology (IT) parks and industrial estates such as the Embarcadero IT Park in Barangay Victory Village, City Light Industrial Park (CLIP) in Barangay Bogtong, Legazpi City Special Economic Zone in Barangay Banquerohan, Bicol Regional Agro-Industrial Center (BRAIC) and First Legazpi Industrial Estate, both in Barangay Homapon. The city

4047-627: The most populous city in the province of Albay and in the Bicol Region. It comprises 14.8% of the total population of Albay. The main language spoken is Central Bikol . In addition, English and Filipino /Tagalog are also widely used and spoken. Roman Catholicism is the predominant religion in the city. Other religious denominations include Iglesia ni Cristo , Members Church of God International , Orthodoxy , Protestant churches such as Baptist , Methodist , Evangelical Christians , Seventh-day Adventist Church , Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints , Jehovah's Witnesses , and Islam . The city

4118-541: The offering of Bachelor of Science in Forestry starting in 1991, is now known as Bicol University College of Agriculture and Forestry (BUCAF). BUCAF is a member of Philippine Agroforestry Education and Research Network (PAFERN) Located in Centro Occidental, Polangui , Albay , this was formerly known as the School for Philippine Craftsmen and offered vocational courses. It was integrated into Bicol University, through R.A. 7722, R.A. 8292 & R.A. 8769, on December 14, 2000, and renamed as Bicol University Polangui Campus . From

4189-439: The present Cathedral of San Gregorio Magno in the Old Albay District. Meanwhile, those who returned to Sawangan established an ermita or chapel dedicated to the Archangel Raphael , whom they adopted as patron saint. This became the present church of St. Raphael the Archangel in the Legazpi Port district. On July 17, 1856, Governor General Ramon Montero signed a decree creating the township of Pueblo Viejo, out of Binanuahan and

4260-422: The real estate arm of Gaisano Group , announced that it is building a condominium in Legazpi. Located on the southern foothills of the scenic Mount Mayon , the city has a flourishing tourism industry. The province of Albay, whose center of trade and commerce is in the city, recorded a 66 percent growth rate in tourist arrivals for 2013. In the same year, the city had a total of 263,568 foreign tourist arrivals,

4331-419: The residents to transfer to Makalaya (present-day Barangay Taysan) located on the slopes of Mt. Bariw. However, many residents decided to return to the lowlands and settled in Taytay (present-day Barangay Bagumbayan). Other survivors opted to return to the original location of Sawangan and established Binanuahan (Banuang Gurang) despite a decree by the Gobierno Superior signed on October 1, 1829, which prohibited

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4402-414: The restructuring of local governments. On September 24, 1972, then President Ferdinand Marcos designated Legazpi as the administrative center of Bicol Region through the Integrated Reorganization Plan of 1972, the implementing framework of Presidential Decree No. 1. Pope John Paul II visited Legazpi on February 21, 1981, during his first apostolic journey to the Philippines. Aside from Manila where

4473-427: The second and largest SM Supermall in Bicol and the 71st in the Philippines, is located beside the Legazpi City Bus Terminal and opened on September 14, 2018. The city has two public markets: Legazpi City Public Market, a recipient of the 'Huwarang Palengke Award' in 2006, and Old Albay Public Market. The Ibalong Pasalubong Center has shops selling souvenirs and local handicrafts. As of December 2017, Legazpi had

4544-399: The settlement of Albaybay, whose name was subsequently shortened to 'Albay' or Pueblo de Albay . In 1616, Pueblo de Albay served as the capital of Partido de Ibalon, which included present-day Albay, Sorsogon, Masbate, parts of Camarines Sur and the islands of Catanduanes , Ticao and Burias. Spanish religious missionaries governed the settlement in the 1580s. In 1587, Franciscan friars of

4615-430: The south by the municipalities of Manito, Albay and Pilar and Castilla, Sorsogon . The city is located 527 kilometres (327 mi) south of Manila. From north to south, the city spans approximately 29 kilometers; from east to west, the narrowest portion is about 3 kilometers (urban district) while the widest is about 15 kilometers (southeast area). Legazpi has a total land area of 20,437 hectares, 90 percent of which

4686-431: The southern Bicol peninsula. Ancient inhabitants practiced rice cultivation, made fine gold jewelry and possessed silk, suggesting trade with China. American anthropologist Henry Otley Beyer found jars, stone tools and shells from 100 to 500 BC in Sorsogon and Albay. Meanwhile, ancient burial jars and pottery were also found in Hoyop-Hoyopan Cave in Camalig . Other evidences of pre-Hispanic civilization include

4757-409: The valiant efforts of the revolutionary troops, a monument was built on the site of the former San Rafael Bridge. The swampy area where the bridge was located was reclaimed during the early 20th century and is now the intersection of Rizal Street and Quezon Avenue. Following their occupation of the city in 1900, the American occupiers cancelled Legazpi's city status. In 1908, after the war's conclusion,

4828-445: The western and eastern portions of the fourth district (Caramoan, Garchitorena, Presentacion, Siruma and Tinambac) of Camarines Sur. It is also spoken in San Pascual, Masbate (Burias Island) and the southwestern part of Catanduanes. The Partido dialect is spoken in the eastern part of Camarines Sur centered in the southern portion of the fourth districts (Goa, Lagonoy, Sagñay, San Jose, and Tigaon). The Tabaco-Legazpi-Sorsogon (TLS) dialect

4899-407: Was dissolved. Finally, on June 12, 1959, Legazpi became a city for the third time under Republic Act no. 2234. Amendments were introduced under R.A. 5525. Presidential Decree 125 issued on February 23, 1973, declared the town of Daraga as part of the territorial jurisdiction of the city. This decree, however, was not implemented with the onset of the Integrated Reorganization Plan, which involved

4970-423: Was founded on June 21, 1969, by virtue of Republic Act 5521 and was formally organized on September 22, 1970. It evolved out of six educational institutions integrated to form the first state university in the Bicol Region (Region V): These public schools and colleges, now part of Bicol University, had served the people of the region for more than half a century prior to their forming Bicol University. As of 2023,

5041-481: Was recognized as the most business-friendly city in Southern Luzon in 2007 by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. In 2014, the city was ranked second among the top three livable cities in the Philippines in the Livable Cities Design Challenge organized by the National Competitiveness Council (NCC) and the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation . The Department of Agriculture -Bicol's data notes that 90% of Philippines' pili plantation-production comes from

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