In 2003, the provinces on this island were reorganized into the CALABARZON region, while nearby islands were reorganizedinto the MIMAROPA region.
In 2003, the provinces on this island were reorganized into the CALABARZON region, while nearby islands were reorganizedinto the MIMAROPA region. This island is the site of the ruins of Cagsawa church, which was destroyed by eruptionof a volcano notable for being a "perfect cone." The southeastern provinces on this island, including Albay and Sorsogon,comprise its Bicol region, which is home to the Mayon Volcano and the city of Legazpi. This island, which sits to the southof the Babuyan Islands, is also home to the basin of the Cagayan River and Clark Air Base, which was heavily damaged byanother of its volcanoes. A military campaign centering on this island saw the capture of Corregidor and culminated in oneside participating in the Bataan Death March. For 10 points, name this island, the site of Mt. Pinatubo and the largest islandin the Philippines.
In 2003, the provinces on this island were reorganized into the CALABARZON region, while nearby islands were reorganizedinto the MIMAROPA region.
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