Oas

Philippines · Asia

Oas, Philippines. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

About Oas

Oas is a coastal municipality in the west coast of Albay placed between the city of Ligao and the municipalities of Polangui and Libon accessible via Asian Highway 26. Its shoreline faces Burias Pass.

Oas travel guide

Understand

Oas was founded during the early Spanish colonization of the Bicol Peninsula. In 1605, Father Baltazar de los Reyes converted 12 leading natives of the area to Christianity in one day, forming the foundation of the community now known as Oas.

Getting there

By plane The nearest airport is in Daraga (DRP IATA).

By bus There are buses from Manila to Oas and there are also UV Express vans from Legazpi.

By car Oas is 32 km (20 mi) from Legazpi and 495 km (308 mi) from Manila.

Getting around

Around the town center there are tricycles are available heading to the outlying barangays.

See

1 Oas Church (St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church), President Manuel Roxas Avenue. The main Roman Catholic Church in Oas, built in the 19th century but with a façade spruced up and incongruous with its surrounding structures. (updated May 2026)

Buy

1 Oas Public Market, V.R. Rempillio Street. (updated May 2026)

Eat

1 Gabbi's Bistro, Ilaor Sur (near Police Station), ☏ +639178820740. 9AM-9PM. available for dine-in, take-outs, and catering service (updated Mar 2026)

Go next

Ligao - a city just adjacent to Oas. Legazpi - the vibrant capital city of Albay. Tabaco - accessible via Sabloyon Road.

Overview adapted from Wikipedia, travel guide fromWikivoyage (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

Oas