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The Bicol region, home to about five million people, is located on the southeastern peninsula of the island of Luzon, Philippines. It is comprised of the provinces of Camarines Norte, Camarines Sur, Albay, Catanduanes, Sorsogon, and Masbate. There are actually four main language groups, each one having numerous dialects.

Below are books authored by Jason Lobel, Grace Bucad, and Fr. Wilmer Tria. There are also religious works in the Bikol language. If you are interested in ordering them, please send him an e-mail at jasonlobel@hotmail.com.

(NEWS March 23, 2002). Please read our web pages concerning future publications and the languages of Romblon.

Our inventory now includes other Philippine languages. Reading material in Cebuano and magazines in Ilocano, Tagalog, Cebuano, and Hiligaynon are available.

An Satuyang Tataramon / Bikol Literature Anthology / Bikol Phrasebook / Rinconada Phrasebook / Bikol CD-ROM Reference Set
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An Satuyang Tataramon:
A Study of the Bikol Language

by Jason Lobel & Father Wilmer Tria
For the first time ever, two linguists have come together to write a book about the Bikol language which can be used by Bikolanos to learn more about their language. Linguists Jason William Lobel and Fr. Wilmer Joseph S. Tria have written about Bikol in a one-of-a-kind, comprehensive book covering spelling, sound system, grammar structure, socio-linguistics, dialectology, literature, and language planning. Not only ideal for teachers and students of the Bikol language, this textbook/reference book is also recommended for anybody interested in learning more about the beautiful Bikol language.

Get the book that Governor Luis R. Villafuerte said "puts the Bikol language in the context of western linguistics as it also puts the Bikol language in an analytical form that can be appreciated internationally". (Vanguard Magazine, page 34, July 31, 2000). ISBN # 971-92226-0-3
Hardcover, $29.95
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An Satuyang Tataramon
Bikol Literature Anthology
Volume 1

by Jason Lobel & Grace Bucad
The first Bikol Literature book of the new millennium, this anthology concentrates on the long-forgotten Bikol literature of the first half of the 20th century. The dozens of poems and short stories contained herein have only recently been rediscovered, and have long since been out of print. Now, for the first time in over fifty years, they are being made available once again so that a new generation of Bikolanos may have the opportunity to read and cherish the rich Bikol literary tradition.
Hardcover, $24.99
Softcover, $19.99
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Bikol Literatuer Anthology
Bikol Phrasebook: A Tourist's Guide to Speaking Bikol
by Jason Lobel & Grace Bucad
The first-ever handy, pocket-sized tourist guide to speaking the Bikol language. Over 50 pages full of words and phrases that you'll find useful in a variety of situations. Whether you're finding your way around, looking for accommodations, going out to eat or just meeting new people, you'll find everything you need and more inside the Bikol Phrasebook. ISBN # 971-92226-1-1
Softcover, $6.99
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Bikol Phrasebook
Rinconada
Bikol-Filipino-English phrasebook

by Jason Lobel & Grace Bucad
This first-ever phrasebook published on the Rinconada dialect of Camarines Sur is ideal for use by students in the Rinconada district learning to read and speak Bikol Naga, Filipino and English, as well as for those interested in learning the Rinconada dialect. ISBN # 971-92226-5-4
Softcover, $9.99
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Rinconada Phrasebook
Bikol CD-ROM Reference Set
by Jason Lobel
This set of two CD-Rom includes scans of long-forgotten of Bicol magazines, cartoons, scans of current publications, photos of Bicol, and a linguistic work on the languages of Bicol.
Set of two CD's, $24.99

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Bikol CD Rom Reference Set
Please direct all inquiries to Jason Lobel.

Dyos Mabalos!


Copyright August 18, 2001 by Jason Lobel. Last update by Chris Sundita on March 23, 2002.