One of the important products of Paracale in Camarines Norte is gold, which is an important part of its culture.

This painting of Amorsolo was a gift of the family of the late Pres. Diosdado Macapagal to the Museum of the University of Santo Tomas in 1998. The idea of bayanihan itself refers to the Filipino community spirit, as well as the actual practice of villagers literally taking a home upon their collective shoulders and moving it to a new collection.

Amorsolo's memories of his childhood in Daet, Camarines Norte--the native hometown of his father--would serve as one of the inspirations for his masterpieces. 

As honor to the late congressman and principal author of Republic Act No. 7352 in converting the CNHS to CNSC (HEI), the Camarines Norte State College preserve the monument of Renato Unico Sr.

Wenceslao Q. Vinzons Sr. is Filipino politician and guerrilla leader Wenceslao Q. Vinzons died at the age of 31 after being bayoneted by Japanese forces in Daet, Camarines Norte for refusing to pledge allegiance to Japan. As one of the first Filipinos to organize a guerrilla movement against the Japanese, Vinzons became a target of execution. His 2,800-strong guerrilla force has been a thorn on the side of the Japanese in Camarines Norte. Prior to the war, Vinzons was the province’s governor and lone representative in the Philippine Legislature. He was born on Sept. 28, 1910 in Indan, Camarines Norte. 

Art critics have described his works as “portrait-like renditions of women with an uncanny sense of movement.” Looking at his paintings, one gets the impression that the figures are actually alive. Other words used to describe his women were “seductive”, “alluring”, “shrouded with a quiet sense of mystery” and “erotic.” versatile artist who is also known for his abstracts, women are still his favorite subjects. “I’m inspired by the beauty and behavior of the Pinay with their dusky features, pouty lips and their mystical smile,” he explains. In another interview, he further expounds on his subject of preference. “I can’t escape it. There are so many mothers and wives, more women to render than men.  There’s something about the beauty of women that you’ll never see in men. And men are not even nice to look at in the first place!” 

Lukbán was born in Labo, Camarines Norte on February 11, 1860 to Agustin Lukbán of Ambos Camarines and Andrea Rilles of Lucban, Tayabas. He completed his early education at Escuela Pia in Lucban, continued his studies at Ateneo Municipal de Manila, and took up Bachelor of Laws at the University of Santo Tomas and Colegio de San Juan de Letran. He returned to Labo after resigning from his job at the Manila Court of First Instance. He married Sofía Dízon Barba and the union produced four children: Cecilia, Félix, Agustín, and Vicente, Jr. Sofía died after their last child was born. Lukbán then left his children in the care of his siblings so that he could devote his time to the cause of the revolution.