Provincial Tourism, Culture and Arts Office - Albay

Provincial Tourism, Culture and Arts Office - Albay PTCAO - Albay is the official tourism and promotion arm of the Provincial Government of Albay WARM ALBAY is every travelerโ€™s memento.

is best known for the almost-perfectly coned Mayon Volcano, an active volcano tentatively listed in . In Albay, tourists find remarkable places previously known only to locals and still untouched by commercialism. Many have never been featured in travel literature and awaits discovery. Partly due to its pristineness, the province is a and is proud home to approximately 462 flora and fauna species,

137 of which are endemic. Its people is its best tourism asset. WARM ALBAYANOS are resilient, gracious, friendly, and accommodating. They go out of their way to make visitorsโ€™ stay comfortable, relaxed, and worry-free. Albay is home to at least 19 festivals celebrated all year round in different cities and municipalities. Tourists may expect to find revelers dancing in the streets in celebration of a religious or agricultural festival almost every month. These festivals last for several days and feature activities showcasing the local culture, practices, and beliefs. WARM ALBAY, WARM PEOPLE is all the beautiful destinations and the warmest welcome that Albay offers its guests and friends.

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ SEPTEMBER IS TOURISM MONTH 2026! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ๐ŸŒฟ More Destinations, More Stories, A Stronger Albay! ๐ŸŒŠThe Provincial Government of...
07/09/2026

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ SEPTEMBER IS TOURISM MONTH 2026! ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ
๐ŸŒฟ More Destinations, More Stories, A Stronger Albay! ๐ŸŒŠ
The Provincial Government of Albay, through the Provincial Tourism, Culture and Arts Office (PTCAO), proudly joins the celebration of Tourism Month 2026 with a series of meaningful activities that promote tourism development, local culture, skills enhancement, sustainability, and community participation.

๐Ÿ“… SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES
๐Ÿ“ธ September 21, 2026
Basic Photography Workshop for Regional Tour Guides and Community Guides
๐Ÿ“ Governorโ€™s Guest House
๐ŸŒฑ September 22โ€“23, 2026
FARMsthetics Seminar for Farm Owners and Operators in Albay
๐Ÿ“ Gamboaโ€™s Orchard
๐Ÿ“ธ September 24, 2026
Basic Photography Workshop for Tourism Staff in Albay
๐Ÿ“ Governorโ€™s Guest House
๐ŸŽฅ September 27, 2026
ALBAY NGANI Vlogging Competition
๐Ÿ“ To be announced
These activities highlight Albayโ€™s commitment to developing local tourism stakeholders, showcasing our destinations and stories, strengthening communities, and advancing sustainable tourism.
โœจ Let us continue to Explore โ€ข Experience โ€ข Support โ€ข Sustain โ€ข Local โ€ข Together as we celebrate the beauty, culture, nature, and people of Albay.
Discover Albay. Experience more. Support local. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™




๐ŸŒฟ SEPTEMBER IS TOURISM MONTH 2026 ๐ŸŒฟIn continuous pursuit of excellence in local tourism and heritage promotion, the Prov...
07/09/2026

๐ŸŒฟ SEPTEMBER IS TOURISM MONTH 2026 ๐ŸŒฟ

In continuous pursuit of excellence in local tourism and heritage promotion, the Provincial Tourism, Culture, and Arts Office invites all accredited Regional Tour Guides and Community Guides of Albay to participate in the upcoming Basic Photography Workshop.

This capacity-building initiative aims to equip our frontline tourism ambassadors with essential digital media skills, ensuring they can effectively capture and showcase Albayโ€™s stunning landscapes, cultural landmarks, and heritage sites through compelling visual storytelling.

๐Ÿ“… Date: September 21, 2016

โฐ Time: 8:00 AM โ€“ 5:00 PM

๐Ÿ“ Venue: Governor's Guest House

Let us work together to promote Albayโ€™s natural beauty and tourism gems through the lens of quality and pride. For further details and inquiries, please visit or coordinate with our office.

๐ŸŒฟ SEPTEMBER IS TOURISM MONTH 2026 ๐ŸŒฟThis September, the Provincial Tourism, Culture & Arts Office joins the nation in cel...
03/09/2026

๐ŸŒฟ SEPTEMBER IS TOURISM MONTH 2026 ๐ŸŒฟ

This September, the Provincial Tourism, Culture & Arts Office joins the nation in celebrating Tourism Month 2026โ€”a celebration of our provinceโ€™s breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, vibrant heritage, and warm Albayano hospitality.

This Tourism Month, let us proudly showcase Albayโ€”where culture thrives, nature inspires, and every journey becomes a memorable experience. ๐Ÿ’š๐Ÿ’™

Happy Tourism Month 2026!

๐‡๐Ž๐๐Ž๐‘๐ˆ๐๐† ๐€ ๐‡๐„๐‘๐Ž ๐Ž๐… ๐€๐‹๐๐€๐˜ | ๐’๐ˆ๐Œ๐„๐Ž๐ ๐Ž๐‹๐€ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ (๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ถ๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ค ๐˜ˆ๐˜ค๐˜ต ๐˜•๐˜ฐ. 11136)Every September 2, the Province of Albay commemorates ...
01/09/2026

๐‡๐Ž๐๐Ž๐‘๐ˆ๐๐† ๐€ ๐‡๐„๐‘๐Ž ๐Ž๐… ๐€๐‹๐๐€๐˜ | ๐’๐ˆ๐Œ๐„๐Ž๐ ๐Ž๐‹๐€ ๐ƒ๐€๐˜ (๐˜™๐˜ฆ๐˜ฑ๐˜ถ๐˜ฃ๐˜ญ๐˜ช๐˜ค ๐˜ˆ๐˜ค๐˜ต ๐˜•๐˜ฐ. 11136)

Every September 2, the Province of Albay commemorates ๐˜š๐˜ช๐˜ฎ๐˜ฆ๐˜ฐ๐˜ฏ ๐˜–๐˜ญ๐˜ข ๐˜‹๐˜ข๐˜บ, a special non-working holiday honoring the birth anniversary of ๐™‚๐™š๐™ฃ๐™š๐™ง๐™–๐™ก ๐™Ž๐™ž๐™ข๐™š๐™ค๐™ฃ ๐˜ผ. ๐™Š๐™ก๐™–โ€”the last Filipino general to surrender to American forces during the Philippine-American War.

His courage, patriotism, and unwavering love for our country remain a lasting part of Albayโ€™s history and heritage.



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In accordance with Republic Act No. 9492, National Heroes Day is observed every last Monday of August.

May their example inspire us to serve, remember, and love our country every day.

Albay Ngani Vlogging Competition.Please be guided of the mechanics of the competition below.
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Please be guided of the mechanics of the competition below.

Karagumoy Festival 2026 Opening
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May his legacy continue to inspire us to stand for democracy, freedom, and love of country.

DAY 2 TOURISM RAPID ASSESSMENT of UP ASIAN INSTITUTE of TOURISM ( UP- AIT ) and PGA PTCAO.A TRA was done in the Municipa...
20/08/2026

DAY 2
TOURISM RAPID ASSESSMENT of UP ASIAN INSTITUTE of TOURISM ( UP- AIT ) and PGA PTCAO.
A TRA was done in the Municipality of Manito in view of the updating of
the Albay Tourism Development Plan.
This is important because it transforms Albayโ€™s rich tourism resources into a coordinated, sustainable, inclusive, and economically beneficial tourism industryโ€”with a clear direction for government, communities, and private stakeholders to work It will also serve as the roadmap and strategic framework for the sustainable, inclusive, and coordinated development of Tourism in the Province.

DAY O1 TOURISM RAPID ASSESSMENT of UP ASIAN INSTITUTE of TOURISM and PGA PTCAO.A TRA was done in the Albay West Coast in...
20/08/2026

DAY O1
TOURISM RAPID ASSESSMENT of UP ASIAN INSTITUTE of TOURISM and PGA PTCAO.
A TRA was done in the Albay West Coast in view of the updating of
the Albay Tourism Development Plan.
This is important because it transforms Albayโ€™s rich tourism resources into a coordinated, sustainable, inclusive, and economically beneficial tourism industryโ€”with a clear direction for government, communities, and private stakeholders to work It will also serve as the roadmap and strategic framework for the sustainable, inclusive, and coordinated development of tourism in the province.

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