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Bicol Region or Region V is located at the south-eastern end of Luzon island. It consists of six provinces, namely, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon. The regional centres are Legazpi City and the region's political and administrative centre is Naga City.

History shows there was an ongoing trade with China, Malaya and Indonesia going back over two thousand years. The first Spanish contact was in 1565, when a treasure-galleon returning to Cebu from Mexico was swept off course and where the captain recorded the eruption of Mt. Mayon. Mount Mayon is the most prominent of the several volcanoes in the province, and one of the most famous jewels of the Pacific Ring of Fire; its eruptions have repeatedly inflicted disaster on the province, and enriched the survivors. When at peace, it is a particularly beautiful mountain. Albay is rich in agriculture which is the largest component of the provincial economy. Coconuts, rice, abaca, and maize are the chief crops. Handicrafts bolster rural incomes. Commercial fishing is also important, and the province has several thousand manufacturing enterprises. There are plenty of places to visit, offering opportunities to swim at beautiful beaches, scuba-dive to wrecked galleons, explore caves, climb volcanoes, admire waterfalls, lush vegetation, Baroque architecture, etc.

In 1942, the Japanese Imperial forces entered in Bicol but were beaten in 1945 by Filipino and American forces together with local Bicolano guerrillas

The Provinces of Bicol are

ALBAY

CAMARINES NORTE

CAMARINES SUR

CATANDUANES

MASBATE

SORSOGON