Bicol Volcanoes
- Alias
- Bicolandia Oragons
- Leagues Played
- Philippines MPBL 60
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Wikipedia - Bicolandia Oragons
The Bicolandia Oragons, also known as Bicolandia Oragons–Shawarma Shack for sponsorship reasons, are a Filipino professional basketball team based in the Bicol Region. The team currently competes in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) as a member of the league's South Division. They are the lone team in the Bicol Region and split their home games between the Ibalong Centrum for Recreation and the Albay Astrodome, both located in Legazpi, Albay.
Originally named the Bicol Volcanoes, the team was founded as one of six expansion teams for the league's 2019–20 season.
History
Founded in 2019, the Bicol franchise joined the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League as an expansion team for its 2019–20 season. The franchise was originally going to named the Albay Volcanoes, but changed its location identifier to Bicol to represent the entire region.
Led by ex-PBA cager Ronjay Buenafe, the Volcanoes finished with a 16–14 record, clinching the eighth seed in the playoffs. Bicol faced the first-seeded Davao Occidental Tigers in the First Round. The team won game 2 to tie the series, marking the first time that an 8-seed won a playoff game against a 1-seed. Unfortunately, Bicol would lose the deciding game 3 in overtime. Bicol was one of the 22 teams that took part in the 2021 Invitational. After finishing second place in Group B, the team would lose to Imus in the Quarterfinals.
After opting out of the 2022 season, the team returned for the succeeding 2023 season. The team would go on to win only one game in the 28-game season, which came against Mindoro in the 17th game.
On March 2, 2024, the team formally announced a name change to the Bicolandia Oragons, with Shawarma Shack as their main sponsor.
The Bicol Volcanoes are known for their fast-paced and exciting style of play, with a focus on teamwork, skill, and athleticism. The team's players are a mix of local talents and international imports, bringing a diverse range of skills and experiences to the court.
The team has a passionate fan base that fills the stands at every game, cheering on their beloved Volcanoes with pride and enthusiasm. The Bicol Volcanoes are a force to be reckoned with in the Philippine basketball scene, always striving for greatness and aiming to bring home championships for their region.