Bicol Region is one of the regions of the Philippines. It consists of six provinces, namely, Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, and Sorsogon. The region occupies the Bicol Peninsula at the southeastern end of Luzon island. The inhabitants speak Bicolano, and the regional capital, commercial/financial center and transportation hub is Legazpi City.