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license: apache-2.0
pipeline_tag: translation
dataset : 12Manman12/eng-to-bcl-vrc
basemodel: Helsinki-NLP/opus-mt-en-bcl
basicapplication: ETBvrc.apk
---

This model aims to translate ENGLISH to BICOL-Virac.

Bicol is one of the region of the Philippines which is region V,
and every part of Bicol has a distinct Bicol dialect.
The source of Bicol dataset is from Virac, Catanduanes.

Catanduanes is part of Bicol,
it is an island called "The Happy Island".