Name of the Region: SORSOGON

Description: Sorsogon is a province in the Philippines located in the Bicol Region. It is the
southernmost province in Luzon and is subdivided into fourteen municipalities (towns) and one city.
Its capital is Sorsogon City (formerly the towns of Sorsogon and Bacon) and borders the province of
Albay to the north.
Sorsogon is at the tip of the Bicol Peninsula and faces the island of Samar to the southeast across
the San Bernardino Strait and Ticao Island to the southwest. Sorsogueños is how the people of
Sorsogon call themselves.
Land Area: : 818 mi²

 Components (cities, municipalities):

 Cities:
Iriga
 Legaspi
 Ligao
 Masbate City
 Naga
 Sorsogon City
 Tabaco

SORSOGON City,
 Barcelona
 Bulan
 Bulusan
 Casiguran
 Castilla
 Donsol
 Gubat
 Irosin
 Juban
 Magallanes
 Matnog
 Pilar
 Prieto Diaz
 Santa Magdalena
Languages: Sorsoganon; Bicolano; Filipino; English; Gubatlanguage; Waray-Waray

Beautiful Spots:

OROC Cold SPRING RESORT

CASTILLA
Castilla is a town located in the province of Sorsogon, Bicol Region.
The town is the neighboring town of Sorsogon City, the capital of
Sorsogon province. Castilla is a small town facing the Sorsogon Bay and
one of the livelihoods in the town is related to the fishing industry.
A famous tourist destination in Castilla is the Malawmawan Island, a
private island located just a few minutes boat ride from Barangay
Macalaya.

SUBIC BEACH MATNOG

PILAR
Panlatuan, in Pilar town, is another Spanish Astillero or shipyard, and
presumably, another metalworks factory, similar to that of Dancalan in
Donsol, although smaller in scale. At the site are the ruins of what
looks like a fort, thick stone walls all around. In the middle of this
surrounding walls is a domed stone structure that appears like a kiln
that can fire either clay or stoneware, or metals. This kiln-like
structure is still intact. Documented historical accounts show that it
was here where the revolt of the Sorsogon people against Spain started.
It was sometime in August 1898 when the workers at the shipyard cried
“Revolution!”, took up arms, and killed the shipyard’s Spanish
administrator, together with his four assistants. From Panlatuan,
revolutionary activities rapidly spread throughout the province, forcing
the Spaniards to hastily abandon the province and the rest of the Bicol
Region.

NAGSUROK CAVE

STA.MAGDALENA
Sta. Magdalena is located in the southernmost tip of Luzon. It is one
of the many coastal towns of Sorsogon. Magdalena is known among
Sorsoganons for its coves and beaches. To the rest of the Philippines
and the world, it may not be known. Why? It is not even in the route
markers. If its your first time to drive down south the Maharlika
Highway, surely you will miss the crossing to Magdalena. Despite its
anonymity, this town has a lot of sights to see and people to meet.
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Way of living:

Natural Resources:

Mountains, River, Lakes:

1.Indulge in the decadence of Nimfa’s Pili Conserva

Wrap in hamilig leaf adding a distinct flavor and aroma, this sweet pili delicacy will surely satisfy
your cravings for sweet dessert. Nimfa’s at Bibincahan (just across gate 3 of Sts Peter and Paul
Subdivision, right side going Bacon District) makes the best one. Or you may call 09076885893
for your orders. Be warned though, order in advance since it doesnt stay long in the shelf.

2.Search for a Timitim

Travel to Gubat and search for a delicacy called timitim. It is similar to cassava cake
made up from grated cassava, mixed with coconut milk, sugar, vanilla and pili nuts
and then steamed. You cant find this in any other town except in Gubat and even
there, only a handful makes this delicious delicacy. You can find one selling this near
Cafe Rosita at Poblacion, Gubat Sorsogon.

3. Taste the Kinagang

Made primarily out of lokadon, (coconut just before it enters its mature stage) and
shrimp and wrapped in hagikhik leaf.. This is a staple food in Bulusan, Irosin and
other towns of Sorsogon. A true Sorsoganon delicacy.
4 Try the ‘Baluko’

Baluko is a native delicacy in Sorsogon thriving in the sea waters around the city.
Baluko is known as pen shell and usually attaches to rocks along shallow waters. It is
best cooked in coconut milk with a healthy dose of chilli. You may also add some
curry for some variation in taste. It can also be dipped in flour and fried as what food
hawkers do and sell.
5. Feast on native delicacies of Tya Tinay’s and Epie JaymalinTya Tinay’s is a 4th
generation-run eatery at Plaza Bonifacio, Sorsogon City. It offers the best local
breakfast in the city. The suman lehia, puto, pichi-pichi and other native delicacies
partnered with a local brew of coffee provides a satisfying breakfast. The eatery itself,
is unique. It is a place where all Sorsoganons from different walks of life meet every
morning to partake a good breakfast.