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Catanduanes Island is the native habitat of the endemic abaca plant (a banana relative), which is globally renowned for its strong fiber. In fact, the Philippines FIDA (Fiber Industry Development Authority) declared the island as the highest abaca-producing province in 2010. [29]
The region comprises six provinces: Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon and the island-provinces of Catanduanes and Masbate, 107 Municipalities and 3,471 Barangays As of 2020, Camarines Sur is the region's largest province in area and population, occupying 5,481.6 km 2 (2,116.5 sq mi) or around 30.4% of the total land area with a ...
The Abaca Festival, formally known as Catanduanes Abaka Festival, is an annual festival held in Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines during the fourth week of May. It celebrates the abacá fiber, the Manila hemp industry, and the resilient spirit and culture of Catanduanes .
The Philippine Rural Development Program (PRDP) and the Department of Agriculture reported that in 2009–2013, Bicol Region had a 39% share of Philippine abacá production of which an overwhelming 92% came from Catanduanes Island. Eastern Visayas, the second largest producer had 24% and the Davao Region, the third largest producer had 11% of ...
Damaged houses in Viga, Catanduanes province, where Super Typhoon Man-yi made landfall on the northeastern Philippine island on November 17, 2024. - MDRRMO Viga Catanduanes/AP
Poverty incidence of Virac 5 10 15 20 25 30 2006 19.90 2009 22.67 2012 16.55 2015 26.71 2018 11.16 2021 15.07 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority The economy of Virac is sustained primarily by agriculture - the farming of rice, corn, bananas and root crops. The production of copra and abaca also provide additional income for the people. Its annual income in 1979 was a little more than ...
Poverty incidence of Sogod 10 20 30 40 2006 31.30 2009 36.83 2012 39.13 2015 35.58 2018 27.22 2021 24.68 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Gaisano Capital Sogod is the largest department store in the province. Major industries Charcoal (Burnt Coconut shells), Abaca Fibers, Ceramics, Furnitures, Garments, Hollow Blocks, Gravel, Sand, Rice Refining, Textiles, Saw Mill Major products Rice ...
Poverty incidence of San Miguel 10 20 30 40 50 60 2006 52.20 2009 36.47 2012 32.13 2015 44.48 2018 26.74 2021 29.06 Source: Philippine Statistics Authority Tourist attractions San Miguel River Park - is the largest fresh-water stream in the entire Catanduanes island, stretching from the middle of the island all the way to the south. It's best explored while on an inflatable tube or a kayak for ...