Bacon
Bacon was the first pueblo civil when Sorsogon was a part of Albay. In 1754, the locals were taught abaca growing and hemp making by Fr. Pedro Espallargas and it brought prosperity to the town. Good fortune did not last for long as the Moro pirates began raiding the town at the end of the 17th century. Remains of the fortress built in defense with walls two meters thick and six high still stand.
It is the only town in Sorsogon province with an airport, a fine harbor, mineral deposits (including a bluish marble), and a geothermal plant. In spite of these "advantages" the town has little drinking water and while only 10km from the provincial capital, Sorsogon, the cratered road presents problems. It is said that once during the rainy season the asphalt (laid for a runway in 1989) melted and cogan grass grows in its place.
FESTIVALS
Holy Week - Flagellation in Paracale, Camarines Norte
Feb 11 - Tinagba Festival In Iriga City, Camarines Sur
Apr 30/May 1 - Alinsangan Boa-boaban
folk festival in Nabua, Camarines Sur
May 13 - Black Nazarene in Capalonga, Camarines Norte
Aug 10 - Nuestra Seniora del Salvacion in Tiwi, Albay
Aug 25 - Joroan Festival in Tiwi, Albay
Sep 19 - Penafrancia Fluvial Festival in Naga, Camarines Sur
Oct 23 - Sibidam Race in Legazpi City, Albay
Dec (movable) - Pastorea a Belen in Legazpi, Albay
Dec 16-25 - Kagharong in Oas, Albay
Dec 31/Jan 1 - Vivahan in Vinzons, Camarines Norte
TRANSPORTATION
Land Transportation
Road travelers to South Luzon will find the main highway between Lucena and Sipicot to be rough and difficult. After Sipicot, the national highway is generally in good condition throughout Bicol. A major highway bridge near Sipicot was destroyed in 1988, but a temporary but fragile looking wooden bridge has been made to facilitate traffic.
For bus routes see "Travel from Manila"
Manila-Naga-Iriga-Legazpi-Sorsogon-Matnog
bus route 15; this is a part of the Pan-Philippine Highway and is frequently plyed by Philtranco buses, as well as JB Liner (Bicol Express)
Manila-Daet (8 hrs)
Manila-Legazpi (12 hrs)
Manila-Matnog (13 hrs)
More on South Luzon:
This page: http://www.cockatoo.com/english/philippines/philippines_islands_south_luzon11.htm
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