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Province in Bicol, Philippines
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Masbate is a largely rural island province, part of Bicol Region in the Philippines. It consists of three major islands: Masbate island proper, Ticao and Burias. It is grouped with Bicol administratively, but its local culture and languages are Visayan rather than Bicolano.
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Has a Jolibee.
By plane
The province's only airport is in Masbate City (MBT), served by a daily Cebgo flight every morning.
By ferry
Outside of Masbate City, transportation is limited to tricycles for short distances and buses and UV Express vans for longer distances.
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