What Is the Culture of the Bicol Region?

The Bicol region of the Philippines enjoys a diverse but modern culture: citizens of that region, particularly younger inhabitants, wear Western clothing; the economy depends on agriculture and fishing, and religion plays a prominent role in daily life. The Bicol region includes a series of distinct peninsulas, with topography including mountains and flat lands. Fertile soil in this region and a warm climate supports agriculture as a primary economic activity: farmers grow rice, coconut, hemp and fruit trees for consumption and export.