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Bicolanos
Total population
5.9 million (6.9% of the Philippine population)
Regions with significant populations
Philippines (Bicolandia, Metro Manila) elsewhere
Language(s)
Bikol languages, Masbateño, Waray, Filipino, English
Religion(s)
Predominantly Roman Catholic
Related ethnic groups
Bisaya, Tagalog, other Filipino peoples, other Austronesian peoples

The Bicolanos are the the fifth-largest Filipino ethnic group.^{[citation needed]}

Bicolanos live in the southeastern peninsula of Luzon, now containing the provinces of Camarines Sur, Albay, Sorsogon, and Catanduanes. Many Bicolanos also live in the provinces of Masbate, Camarines Norte, and Quezon.

The Bicolanos number about 5,907,000.^{[citation needed]} They are descended from the Austronesian-speaking immigrants who came from South China during the Iron Age. Some Bicolanos also have Chinese, Arab, and Spanish admixtures. Their language is referred to as Bikol or Bicolano. The Bicolano language is very fragmented, and its dialects are mutually incomprehensible to speakers of other Bicolano dialects. The majority of the Bicolano people are devout Roman Catholics. Catholic Mass is celebrated daily in many churches in the Bicol Region.

The Bicolano culture is primarily noted for the prominent use of chili peppers and gata (coconut milk) in its food. A classic example is the Bicol Express, a well-loved dish using siling labuyo (native small chillies) and the aforementioned gata.

For a list of prominent or noteworthy Bicolanos.

• Raul S. Roco - was a Philippine Senator from Bombon, Camarines Sur
• Jorge Barlin - was the first Filipino bishop from Baao, Camarines Sur
• Francisco Tatad - was a Philippine Senator
• Gregorio Honasan - is Philippine Senator
• Joker Arroyo - is Philippine Senator from Bato, Camarines Sur
• Francisco "Chiz" Escudero - is Philippine Senator from Sorsogon
• Nora Aunor - a celebrity from Iriga City
• Eddie Garcia - director and celebrity
• Honrado Dequiros - columnist
• Jesse Robredo - 2000 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and a Philippine Mayor
• Beatriz Saw - Pinoy Big Brother Season 2 Big Winner

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• http://www.gobicol.com
• http://www.bicolano.org

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