Coconut The coconut palm‚ Cocos nucifera‚ is a member of the family Arecaceae (palm family). It is the only accepted species in the genus Cocos.[2] The term coconut can refer to the entire coconut palm‚ the seed‚ or the fruit‚ which‚ botanically‚ is a drupe‚ not a nut. The spelling cocoanut is an archaic form of the word.[3] The term is derived from 16th century Portugueseand Spanish cocos‚ meaning "grinning face"‚ from the three small holes on the coconut shell that resemble human facial features
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THE HISTORY OF PEÑAFRANCIA by Rev. Dr. FLORENCIO C. YLLANA WHENCE Contrary to what its name seems to indicate and the claim of some writers‚ the Peñafrancia devotion is not of French origin. History tells that the primitive image of the Virgin of Peñafrancia as now venerated in Bicolandia was found on the slopes of Sierra de Francia‚ a mountain range situated between Spain’s two famous Provinces; Salamanca and Caceres. It is a noteworthy coincidence that while the primitive image was found near
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strike horror among the hearts of men. She is loved for her beauty and tranquillity and spurned for her sometimes deadly and devastating aspect. This beauty is none other but the majestic Mt. Mayon which is located in the province of Albay in the Bicol region. It is known around the globe for its flawless cone shape. In some ways‚ she is like a shy maiden who likes to hide‚ using the clouds above her like a veil. Legendary Origin The legend of Mt. Mayon goes around the tragic love story of a
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bossed gong ensembles without a melodical gong rack‚ known as Agung‚ are played throughout most of the islands by indigenous groups (such as the Mangyan‚ Lumad‚ Batak‚ Tagbanwa and Aeta) as well as historically by low-land groups such as the Bisaya‚ Bicol and Tagalog‚ yet the kulintang ensembles themselves are only played by groups which were Islamized and engaged in international trade with its neighbors in Southeast Asia. The kulintang instrument itself could be traced to either the introduction of
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Cagayan Valley Region‚ Region III Central Plain Luzon‚ Region IV-A CALABARZON(Cavite‚ Laguna‚ Batangas‚ Rizal‚ and Quezon.)‚ Region IV-B MIMAROPA(Occidental Mindoro‚ Oriental Mindoro‚ Marinduque‚ Romblon and Palawan) Region‚ V Southeastern Luzon or the Bicol Region‚ NCR (National Capital Region) otherwise known as Metro Manila‚ and the Cordillera Administrative Region. The three regions found in the Visayas are: Region VI the Visayas‚ Region VII Central Visayas Region‚ and Region VIII Eastern Visayas.
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ADVOCACY” A term paper for the subjectAdvance Course in Curriculum Development By:MICHAEL G. OSEO May 2011 ABSTRACTTitleAuthors: Jessie l. Figueras Michael G. OseoType of Document: Unpublished Undergraduate ThesesHost Institution: Bicol University Gubat Extension Program Summary The study was conducted to determine the dominant learning styles of science students in Gubat national High School during the school year 2008 – 2009. Specifically‚ it sought answer the following
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burst shouting at Julian‚ who was shocked by her behavior. The couple’s relationship from then on became cold. First week of May 1974‚ Jules was packing his belongings. He told his mother he was going to Bicol. Amanda was furious. She shouted to Jules asking what dangerous thing he would do in Bicol. Jules was just dumb-founded by his mother’s yelling. He tried to convince his mother that maybe if she comes with him‚ her eyes too would open. But Amanda just slapped her son. On the other hand‚ Amanda’s
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songs area performed. Most often‚ these epic poems (folk epics or ethno-epics) were titled after the names of the hero involved‚ except for some which carry traditional titles like the Kalinga Ulalim; the Sulod Hinilawod; the Maranao Darangan; or the Bicol Ibalon. Old Time History‚ as stories about folk heroes of long ago are referred to‚ is used to study the lifestyle and beliefs of the people of that time. They were also referred to as lost‚ because they were soon forgotten by natives influenced heavily
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Ibalong “Ibalong‚” the musical tells the story of Handyong and his warriors who come to Bicol – formerly known as Ibalon – and wage war against beasts and mopillaging the land’s natural wealth. Handyong mightily battles creatures bearing a solitary eye and three throats‚ several winged sharks‚ and wild carabaos.In introducing civilization to the barbaric land‚ Handyong matches wit and might with the scheming snake‚ Oryol. A master of deceit‚ Oryol disguises herself into a sweet‚ young lady
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