In July 1573, Juan de Salcedo (grandson of Governor-General Legazpi) led 120 soldiers and Agustinian missionaries in another expedition from the north, entering the Bicol River from San Miguel Bay to Lake Bato. They found Villa Santiago de Libon (Libong or Libon), and reached the town of Albaybay (interpreted by the Spaniards Angtabay) then proceeded to the neighboring island of Catanduanes. The name of Angtabay was changed to Albaybay and shortened to Albay. In 1616, the Pueblo of Albay served as the capital of Partido de Ibalon with its capital in Camalig (Daraga). Ibalon included the modern provinces of Albay, Sorsogon, and parts of Camarines Sur, Masbate, and the islands of Catanduanes, Ticao and Burias.
In April 3, 1574 the place called “Baybayon” became an encomienda assigned by to Juan Guerra. This place would later be called ““Baybay”, then “Al Baybay” and later shortened to “Albay.”
