Bicol University

College of Social Sciences and Politics

Daraga, Campus

THE HISTORY
OF CAMALIG
R E S E A R C H
 CAMALIG,
ALBAY

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 P R E PA R E D BY:

ASEJO, SHEENA MAEH

AT E N T O , J O H N N E M U E L
LORICA, ABIGAIL
MENDAROS, IAN JOSEPH
M A N G O TA R A , S I T T I E H A F I Z A
SANTILLAN, KRISTINE JANE

P R E PA R E D T O :

P R O F. F E L I C I A N A PA R A I S O
BALINGASA

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 LOCATION AND LAND AREA

• The Municipality of Camalig is one of the municipalities at the

Province of Albay, which belongs to the second congressional
district. It is situated at the southern slope of Mayon Volcano
wherein its boundaries include the Municipality of Daraga on the
east, the Municipality of Guinobatan on the west, Jovellar on the
south and by Mayon Volcano on its north portion specifically
between 1230 to 1240 northings and between 130 to 140 eastings.

• Camalig is about 15 kilometers from the City of Legazpi, the nearest

growth center and 516 kilometers from Metro Manila, the political,
economic, social, educational, cultural and recreational hub of the
vast archipelago of 7, 107 islands that is the Philippines.

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 HISTORICAL PROFILE
• According to Father Cayetano Sanchez, OFM, who made researches on Bicol
History at the Franciscan Archives in Pastrana, Spain, in Year 1569, the name
Camalig originated when a Spanish garrison led by Captain Luis Enriquez de
Guzman, accidentally came to Bicol Region on a scouting activity of the
neighboring island in search of food supplies needed badly by Legazpi’s soldiers
stationed in Panay.

• From Sorsogon, Captain De Guzman ventured northward inland searching as far

as Camalig where they chanced upon a thriving and prosperous agricultural
settlement or Rancheria, whose inhabitants kept their farm products in little huts
with grass roof but without wall called camarin in Spanish or “KAMALIG” in
local dialect. After a brief rest, Captain De Guzman and his men went back to
Panay. The place then became known as Camalig from the native huts used for
storing harvest or crops.

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• Camalig was the earliest town to be • The archeological works undertaken in the
1970s by a Franciscan, Fray Cantius
founded in Albay Province
Kobak, shed light on the pre-Hispanic word
established during Year 1579 by
of the town. His findings showed that
Franciscan Missionaries Father “Camalig had been inhabited by people
Pablo De Jesus and Father with developed social attributes by cultural,
religious, socio-political and economic
Bartolome Ruiz who continued the
relationships and organizations as early as
work started by the Augustinian
the years 200 B.C. to 900 A.D., the period
Chaplains during the early Spanish referred to as early Iron Age in the
expeditions to the Bicol Region. Philippines.

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 TOPOGRAPHY

• The Municipality of Camalig is approximately 2, 500 feet above sea level and its topography
is somewhat mountainous with scattered plains and valleys. The political boundary of the
municipality actually begins from the volcano center towards the Municipality of Jovellar. At
the base of Mayon Volcano, where the plains begin, are rolling hills and irregular ranges
punctuated by streams and rivers. From the northern boundary, the terrain of Camalig slides
down the Volcano slope gradually flattening into the plains of the Poblacion area until it
reaches the rolling hills and mountains along the southern base of a triangle at the volcano
base. Aside from rivers running through the Poblacion, there are no other bodies of water,
which has significant size existing in the municipality.

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 CLIMATE AND RAINFALL

• Almost throughout the year, the temperature and general atmosphere of the
municipality is cool and refreshing due to its altitude. The combined elements of its
topography and streams produce two types of climate namely: Type II and Type IV. At
Type II climate there is no pronounced maximum rain period November to January.
Type IV climate covers the southern part of Albay wherein these receive more or less
even rainfall distribution throughout the year. Average rainfall type for the
municipality belongs to Type A. It is described as rainy throughout the year with at
most one and one-half dry month. Prevailing wind direction within the municipality is
running from northeast to southeast at average wind velocity of 8 knots.
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 POPULATION AND DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE

• According to the 2015 census, Camalig has a population of 66,904. This translates to a household population of 14, 583 based on
a 5.00 average household size. Of the total, 51% are males while 49% are females.

• Between 2010 and 2015, Camalig’s population grew by +0.97%. By 2019, the municipality’s population is projected to hover
between a low of 75, 030 (based on an annual population growth of 0.21% recorded between 1995 and 2000) to a high of 78,
282 (based on a 0.50% annual growth recorded between 2007 and 2010).

• The current 2010 population will double in 43 years (reaching 133, 804 by 2053) under the low-growth scenario of 0.50%
annually.

• Camalig is a municipality of young people. Children and the youth (those aged 24 and below) comprise more than half (58%) of
the total population. About 13% is of school age, with preschoolers accounting for 10%, elementary 13% and secondary 11% of
the total. While males make up 51% of the total school-age population in all year levels.

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TOURISM ATTRACTIONS AND
ACTIVITIES

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 Activites :
•Fishing
•Kayaking
SUMLANG LAKE
•Balsa Boating
•Aqua Biking  The name of the barangay and lake was derived from
•Mt. Mayon
bamboo shoots locally called as “islang” that are common
• Scenic Viewing Area
area harvested for food. Sumlang lake is a natural inland
body of water covering an area approximately 9.21 hectares
which acts as habitat for various aquatic organisms and
feeding area for migratory and resident birds.

 Location : Barangay Sumlang, Camalig Albay

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 Activites :
 Horseback Riding QUITUINAN HILLS AND WORLD
 Camping WAR II TUNNELS
 Picnic Area
 ATV Ride

 Tunnel Hopping
 One of the historical place you can visit is the Quituinan Hill or Kitwinan. Based from
 Mt. Mayon Scenic Viewing Area the history during World War 2 the Japanese base camps were located in Quituinan
Hill. It is valued because of it's high vintage point. There are 21 tunnels located and
four can be explored for a historical adventure of tunnel hopping.

 Location : Barangay Tinago and Ilawod

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 CAVES
Activites :  Hoyop-hoyopan Cave
Spelunking
 Sun-kissed travelers can enjoy the cool, fresh air inside the cave, which was named for
the wind that passes freely through the different openings in the cave. “Hoyop” in
Bicolano means "blowing of air or wind.“

 Location : Barangay Cotmon

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 CAVES
Solong Cave
 Location : Barangay Solong
Activites : Manilao Cave
Spelunking  Location : Barangay Binanderahan
Calabidongan Cave
 Location : Barangay Calabidongan

Other Potential Caves:

Sarimaw Cave
 Location : Barangay Quitinday
Pariaan Cave
 Location : Barangay Pariaan
Taloto Cave
• Location : Barangay Taloto

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 CAVES
Solong Cave
 Location : Barangay Solong
Activites : Manilao Cave
Spelunking  Location : Barangay Binanderahan
Calabidongan Cave
 Location : Barangay Calabidongan

Other Potential Caves:

Sarimaw Cave
 Location : Barangay Quitinday
Pariaan Cave
 Location : Barangay Pariaan
Taloto Cave
• Location : Barangay Taloto

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 Activites :
QUITINDAY GREEN HILLS FORMATION
 Trekking
 It covers a land area of approximately 400
 Mt. Mayon Scenic
hectares, dotted with verdant mounds or
Viewing Area
hills that resemble the famed Chocolate
Hills of Bohol.
• Location : Barangay Quitinday

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  St. John the Baptist Church

 The church as it now stands exhibits a hybrid of Renaissance and Gothic design
with a little touch of Romanesque. The frontispiece has few ornamentation which
are still in their original form since the church's reconstruction. It has thick walls;
its buttresses are threemeters thick at the base.

Location : Barangay 2

Activities : Heritage Tour

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 OUR LADY OF LOURDES GROTTO

• Location : Barangay Caguiba

• Activities : Holy Week Pilgrimage Site

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 SPANISH-AMERICAN COLONIAL HOUSES

 Camalig is more than the home of the pinangat. It is a place rich in

history showcased by its 11-century-old-or-so houses through free
“heritage walks” and tours, especially for students on educational tours.

• Location : Barangay 5 and 7

• Activities : Heritage Walk

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 LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT TOURISM

• Pinangat Festival
 The Municipality of Camalig, Albay yearly celebrates the Pinangat
Festival on June 10-24, coinciding with the Camalig Town Fiesta in
honor of the town’s patron saint, St. John the Baptist. This yearly activity
salutes its people, celebrates life and unifies the best elements of
Camalig’s pride, “PINANGAT”, giving the entire fiesta a unique
municipal flavor through holding of special events, activities and nightly
entertainment programs for participation and enjoyment of the public.
• Location : Camalig, Albay
• Activities : Street Dance Parade, Nightly Shows, Concerts, Talent
Competitions, Pageants and Sports Competitions

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THANK YOU

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