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Max Dilger in Action. Die Veranstaltung wurde leider von vielen, teilweise dramatischen, Stürzen begleitet. Am Ende holte sich aber Martin Smolinski aus Deutschland den Tagessieg. Kann nächste Woche in Roden Langbahn Weltmeister werden.
Come le nuvole che si formano, durano un istante e nuovamente si dissolvono nel vuoto del cielo, i pensieri sorgono, permangono un istante e ripiombano nel vuoto della mente. In realtà, non è accaduto nulla.
Dilgo Chienzè Rinpocè
Department of Interior and Local Government - Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (DILG-BJMP)
Hino FG1J Pilipinas Hino Grandmetro
Location: Ma Orosa cor TM Kalaw Avenues, Brgy 666, Ermita, Manila
Police marching in formation.
We could hear the synchronised footfall from far away - out on training I would guess.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is the national police force of the Philippines. It was formed on January 29, 1991, when the Philippine Constabulary and the Integrated National Police were merged pursuant to Republic Act 6975 of 1990. The PNP is administered and controlled by the National Police Commission and is part of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). It has approximately 228,000 personnel to police a population in excess of 100 million.
Date Taken: April 3, 2019
Basic Details:
Operator: Bureau of Fire Protection
Fleet Number: N / A
Classification: Municipal Fire Engine
Truck Model:
Manufacturer: MAN Truck & Bus AG
Truck Model: MAN TGM 18.250
Cab Variant: Crew Cab
Body Model:
Manufacturer: Rosenbauer International AG
Truck Model: Rosenbauer ET-Series
Type: Conventional Fire Apparatus
Chassis:
Chassis Model: MAN TGM Rigid 18.250 4x2
Layout: Front-Longitudinally-Mounted Engine Rear-Wheel Drive
Suspension: Leaf Springs Suspension
Engine:
Engine Model: MAN D0836LFL95
Cylinder Displacement: 6.9 Liters
Cylinder Configuration: Straight-6
Engine Aspiration: Turbo-Intercooler
Max. Power Output: 250 hp @ 2,300 rpm
Peak Torque Output: 1,000 N.m @ 1,200 - 1,750 rpm
Emission Standard: Euro 4
Transmission:
Type: Automatic / Semi-Automatic Transmission
Gears: 6-Speed Forward, 2-Speed Reverse
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First Lady Melania Trump visits with 23 month-old patient Alistair Dilg and his mother Alexia Dilg during a Christmas visit to Children’s National Hospital Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)
Gray Elite Jail Bus.
DILG's Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Transport Vehicle | Hino FG8J | Grand-Metro II fleet by Hino Motors Philippines Corp. (HMPC)
🕚 Date Taken on May 28, 2022 • 3:26 PM
📍 Photo Shot Location @ ETON Centris, NIA Rd. Diliman, Quezon City
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The Herbert A. Dilg House in Morton Grove, IL (1925). Dilg was mayor of Morton Grove from 1925-1926 and from 1931-1944. He was an alternate delegate to the Republican National Convention from 1935 to 1942. In the 1940s, he opened the Morton Grove Garage, where he sold Studebakers. Unlike most Chicago Bungalows, Dilg's house was customized. Dilg sold the house in 1946, and it later became a home for returning soldiers and single mothers.
First Lady Melania Trump hands a Be Best hat to 23 month-old patient Alistair Dilg and his mother Alexia Dilg during a Christmas visit to Children’s National Hospital Friday, Dec. 6, 2019, in Washington, D.C. (Official White House Photo by Andrea Hanks)
Madayaw!!!
DAGWAY MT. PULAG
……………The Mt. Pulag – DARE TO DISCOVER
Via Ambangeg Trail, Kabayan, Provinces of Benguet
July 9 to 10, 2011
“MT. PULAG, a journey to a holy place
An Spiritual, Pilgrimage and Cultural of Sensitivity Place”
Mt. Pulag offers an experience the beauty clear view of nature from its Soaring, two thousand nine hundred twenty two (2,922) meters above sea level, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the second highest in the Island Philippines next to Mt. Apo in Davao City (3,142m). Embrace the fresh glimmering sunrise on an early morning while experiencing a chilling temperature that penetrates to the bones. Mt. Pulag became a National Park on February 20, 1987 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation. (source from City Information Officer of Baguio City Mr Ramon S. Dacawi, DILG Supervising Administrative Officer of Cordillera Administrative Region Ms. Shirley V. Mon and DENR Superintendent Mt. Pulag National Park Ms. Emerita B. Albas)
Mt. Pulag is home to a wide variety of flora (which I was so amazed much on photography) and fauna, among which are the widespread dwarf bamboos (you can witness from the start to end point) and the 4 species of cloud rats (as mentioned by the DENR In-charge). Considered sacred by the indigenous people of Benguet, it is also inhabited by the tribes of Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Ifugao and Ilocano (as mentioned by the City Information Officer of Baguio City)
Mt. Pulag spans to the towns of Bokod, Kabayan and Buguias in Benguet, Tinoc in Ifugao and Kayapa in Nueva Viscaya. The biggest part of it though is claimed by Bokod, Benguet.
……………The Road to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO DEPTHS
Second highest Peak Mountain in the Island Philippines
July 8@6:30am
I reached in Baguio (Friday at around 6:30 in the morning), ahead of the group schedule which will be on July 9, Saturday. The air was breezy, rainfall is falling coz it rainy, even a bit cool when the wind propels, a welcome respite from the months of very hot heat in Manila.
Mt. Pulag is considered the easiest of all mountains in the Philippines for climbers, as mentioned by City Information of Baguio City Ramon Dacawi, whom I met during my courtesy call in the City Hall of Baguio (July 8 11:30am). With mostly rolling landscape and well established trails, requiring no specialized equipment, it is the choice among first time trekkers and beginners, as he added.
July 9@7:30am
The jump-off point for Mt. Pulag is Baguio, 6 hours by bus from Manila. Together with me in a group of 46 persons (14 from Cebu, 1 from Pangasinan, 1 from Manila, 2 from Tagum City and 28 from Davao City) we met at the Victory bus station on Baguio with departure set at (7:30am, Saturday) going to DENR Field Office
Now whenever I travel, whether it's by land, sea, or air, I just couldn't get a wink. Maybe it's the excitement, the anxiousness, or the constant motion of the vehicle I'm in that prevented my brain from resting. This has sort of become "bother", that zombie-like state of mind, neither fully awake nor in deep slumber; and I always envy those people who can easily fall asleep.
The group toke a two chartered passenger jeep on a 3 hour ride to the DENR field office. In the middle of our trip we stopped at the Ambuklao Dam in Benguet, the country's first hydroelectric power plant for a picture perfect moments captured.
Upon reaching the DENR office (11:15am), a short briefing was conducted by DENR Superintendent Emerita Albas of Mt. Pulag National Park on the dos and don'ts while trekking Mt. Pulag. Trash, whether organic or non-biodegradable should all be brought down and disposed of properly. Staying on the established trails to minimize damage to vegetations and prevent further destruction of the mountain slopes. Noise must be keep to a minimum and no intimacy at the campsite. Respect the Mountain, Anitos, Landscape, Flora, Fauna and other Environment Aspects.
After a heavy breakfast was done outside the DENR Office.
From the DENR, it was another 2 hours ride, this time on mostly unpaved roads, stony passageway to the ranger station. Roads that provided breathtaking outlooks of the valleys and the terraces below while side openings and narrow valley enveloped you in a solemn silence lack of self-confidence.
The ranger station at Babadak, Kabayan, Benguet (we arrived at 2:15pm) is not some military structure in the middle of nowhere; it sits near a small village at the base of the trail and offer mountaineers a place for final preparation, cooking, rest, and last supply acquisition before the trek. This is also the site where you meet your guides and hire porters to help carry your bags to the designated camping grounds.
……………The Trek to Mt. Pulag – DARE TO EXPLORE
With a sign of 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's Summit
A trek to Mt. Pulag is a strong challenge even to determined mountain climbers. Mt. Pulag is not the kind of common rain forests with trees. Grasses and dwarf bamboos sturdy enough to withstand chilling temperature is the prevalent flora. From a vivid wheat color on dry periods, Mt. Pulag would transform to a grassy savanna on rainy season, as mentioned by the DENR personnel. A common practice of climbers is to split the journey into two stages. Start on the first day to a stopover called Campsite 1 and 2
We started our climb (almost 2:45pm.) From the ranger station, the sign says 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's summit, and there were worrying gray clouds ahead.
I carry my backpack and camera bag while some of my other companions chose to one of the porters carry their belongings. The porters, farmers from the nearby communities actually, are out to supplement their daily income by assisting trekkers. They charge a standard fee of 250 pesos/day to carry your baggage up to the camp.
About to reached through the trek on campsite 1, and sure enough, it begun to rain. Apart from making the trail wet, dirty, and therefore slippery; raincoats was in, adding another un-breathable layer to our already hot and sweaty discomfort. At this altitude, whenever you stop to catch your breath, you can already see clouds of condensations, this and hearing the rapid beats of your own heart amidst the weird silence; you'll then begin to question yourself and your sanity in being there.
It was still raining when we reached the campsite 2 at (about 4:45pm.) My companion from Tagum, Leo is the one who brought the tent, medium size which good for two heads. The tents had been set-up and evening meal was being prepared by the group. While we both inside the tent suddenly Ms. Caroline from Davao City dropped up her body inside due to immediate transfer coz of fully occupied from other tents for whom she’s on dripping wet due to rain outside.
I can felt my body warmed up after had happened. The environment was now more tolerable but you also realize that temperature will surely drop as the night progresses. Sleep again eluded me as I can only lay on my back with three layers of pack bag, uneasy to move due to overcrowded inside, hehehehe plus uneven ground and silent companions, how I prayed it will be morning soon!
It took a lot of effort to get myself out of the tent. But the moment I look overhead and saw the sky very dim with falling water, it gave me renew spirit and will power. I did manage to get an hour or so of sleep. Our call time was at 4am (July 10), but I was up and ready before then. Imagining myself of what had happened previously, but it only adds to my
vision; and the bent of questioning myself plan... yet again.
……………The Race to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO CLIMB
My goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag 2,922 meters remained me overwhelming
July 10@ 5:00am
With only one sky flake biscuit and cup of Milo for sustenance and a cup of boiled water for warmth, the final trek to the summit begin. In near darkness, armed only with individual flashlights, we walked single file in a bid to reach the summit before the sun rises.
The trails are slight, oftentimes you find yourself on one side of the mountain and the sharp slope below. You can see the pathway alright, but to determine clearly whether it was a gap or slippery mud was another question all together. I trip up several times during the course due to I wear trek slippers and the path was so muddy because of the rain. The summit race for the sunrise was no longer within reach I realized, but on the other hand, my goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag remained me overwhelming.
(6:15am)So with slow steps, pausing often to relieve the stress on my foot, I trekked on, I trekked on. Mountaineers passed me by, a gentle wind blew, the sky brightened, dawn was breaking, I trekked on. Sunrise caught me a few hundred meters below the summit; I paused and break, the cherry varieties were just glorious! It took me a while longer before I actually reached the summit of Mt. Pulag, but the feeling (more of relieve) was truly about.
(7:35am) Never in my life have I saw the heavens with such clarity and majesty, and for the very first time, that white band of light known as the Milky Way, the twist arm of our galaxy, I at last, behold. The sun was still rising through several layers of clouds, casting long shadows, rendering the landscape in orange and gold. One can see the sketches of other mountain peaks, 'lakes' of clouds in luminous white a distance below moving around and backward on me, the huge fulfilling and winding trails we took, the unlimited feeling of freedom, the sense of accomplishment, of fellowship, and the pride in all our hearts that says "yes, it was all significance, WOW I MADE IT!"
10:30am Back at Camp 2, Breakfast
12:30pm at the Ranger Station
05:30pm Victory Liners Terminal, Baguio City
06:30pm Travel from Baguio to Manila
July 11, 2011
01:20am NIA Terminal, Manila
04:50am Flight Manila to Davao City
06:25am Davao International Airport
07:20am Tagum City
The dialects I learned during my stayed in Mt. Pulag (IBALOI & KALANGUYA TRIBE)
MAGANDANG UMAGA / MAGANDANG HAPON / MAGANDANG GABI
- IBALOI (mayat ja agsapa) / (mayat ja mashem) / (mapteng ja dabim)
- KALANGUYA (mayat ni agsapa) / (mayat ni madem) / (mayat ne malabim)
LALAKI / BABAE
- IBALOI (daki) / (bee)
- KALANGUYA (laki) / (bee)
How to get there
The trip to Pulag usually starts from the 6-hour bus trip from Manila to Baguio. This can be best done overnight so that you can rest throughout the entire trip. The bus that leaves Manila by 10-12 PM is the best trip to take. Arrange your transportation by hiring a jeepney parked along the Caltex station near Burnham park and Session road or by taking the Norton buses (Northern Transit Terminal Station at the top of Magsaysay Avenue) bound for Kabayan Benguet. There are three established trail for Mt. Pulag namely the Ambangeg (Babadac), Ellet (Eddet) and Kabayan (Akiki or Killer Trail). Another trail goes directly to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya which is known as the Lusod trail.
“The temperature must've been below 10°C when I woke up with chills move stealthily from my feet; even with two layers of socks, sweat shirt, two jackets, two bonnets, arm warmer, gloves, two pants, shawl and shoes that I didn't bother to take off (dressed fat like a penguin), I can still felt the cold coming from outside of our tent. It's almost 3am, Sunday, not much sleep for nearly eight hours, trembling inside an "accommodation tent", at almost two thousand meter up in the mountains, the only question on my mind was "what am I doing here!!?”…experience by Benjie Bonete from Davao City
www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150241553733301.31...
Madayaw!!!
DAGWAY MT. PULAG
……………The Mt. Pulag – DARE TO DISCOVER
Via Ambangeg Trail, Kabayan, Provinces of Benguet
July 9 to 10, 2011
“MT. PULAG, a journey to a holy place
An Spiritual, Pilgrimage and Cultural of Sensitivity Place”
Mt. Pulag offers an experience the beauty clear view of nature from its Soaring, two thousand nine hundred twenty two (2,922) meters above sea level, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the second highest in the Island Philippines next to Mt. Apo in Davao City (3,142m). Embrace the fresh glimmering sunrise on an early morning while experiencing a chilling temperature that penetrates to the bones. Mt. Pulag became a National Park on February 20, 1987 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation. (source from City Information Officer of Baguio City Mr Ramon S. Dacawi, DILG Supervising Administrative Officer of Cordillera Administrative Region Ms. Shirley V. Mon and DENR Superintendent Mt. Pulag National Park Ms. Emerita B. Albas)
Mt. Pulag is home to a wide variety of flora (which I was so amazed much on photography) and fauna, among which are the widespread dwarf bamboos (you can witness from the start to end point) and the 4 species of cloud rats (as mentioned by the DENR In-charge). Considered sacred by the indigenous people of Benguet, it is also inhabited by the tribes of Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Ifugao and Ilocano (as mentioned by the City Information Officer of Baguio City)
Mt. Pulag spans to the towns of Bokod, Kabayan and Buguias in Benguet, Tinoc in Ifugao and Kayapa in Nueva Viscaya. The biggest part of it though is claimed by Bokod, Benguet.
……………The Road to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO DEPTHS
Second highest Peak Mountain in the Island Philippines
July 8@6:30am
I reached in Baguio (Friday at around 6:30 in the morning), ahead of the group schedule which will be on July 9, Saturday. The air was breezy, rainfall is falling coz it rainy, even a bit cool when the wind propels, a welcome respite from the months of very hot heat in Manila.
Mt. Pulag is considered the easiest of all mountains in the Philippines for climbers, as mentioned by City Information of Baguio City Ramon Dacawi, whom I met during my courtesy call in the City Hall of Baguio (July 8 11:30am). With mostly rolling landscape and well established trails, requiring no specialized equipment, it is the choice among first time trekkers and beginners, as he added.
July 9@7:30am
The jump-off point for Mt. Pulag is Baguio, 6 hours by bus from Manila. Together with me in a group of 46 persons (14 from Cebu, 1 from Pangasinan, 1 from Manila, 2 from Tagum City and 28 from Davao City) we met at the Victory bus station on Baguio with departure set at (7:30am, Saturday) going to DENR Field Office
Now whenever I travel, whether it's by land, sea, or air, I just couldn't get a wink. Maybe it's the excitement, the anxiousness, or the constant motion of the vehicle I'm in that prevented my brain from resting. This has sort of become "bother", that zombie-like state of mind, neither fully awake nor in deep slumber; and I always envy those people who can easily fall asleep.
The group toke a two chartered passenger jeep on a 3 hour ride to the DENR field office. In the middle of our trip we stopped at the Ambuklao Dam in Benguet, the country's first hydroelectric power plant for a picture perfect moments captured.
Upon reaching the DENR office (11:15am), a short briefing was conducted by DENR Superintendent Emerita Albas of Mt. Pulag National Park on the dos and don'ts while trekking Mt. Pulag. Trash, whether organic or non-biodegradable should all be brought down and disposed of properly. Staying on the established trails to minimize damage to vegetations and prevent further destruction of the mountain slopes. Noise must be keep to a minimum and no intimacy at the campsite. Respect the Mountain, Anitos, Landscape, Flora, Fauna and other Environment Aspects.
After a heavy breakfast was done outside the DENR Office.
From the DENR, it was another 2 hours ride, this time on mostly unpaved roads, stony passageway to the ranger station. Roads that provided breathtaking outlooks of the valleys and the terraces below while side openings and narrow valley enveloped you in a solemn silence lack of self-confidence.
The ranger station at Babadak, Kabayan, Benguet (we arrived at 2:15pm) is not some military structure in the middle of nowhere; it sits near a small village at the base of the trail and offer mountaineers a place for final preparation, cooking, rest, and last supply acquisition before the trek. This is also the site where you meet your guides and hire porters to help carry your bags to the designated camping grounds.
……………The Trek to Mt. Pulag – DARE TO EXPLORE
With a sign of 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's Summit
A trek to Mt. Pulag is a strong challenge even to determined mountain climbers. Mt. Pulag is not the kind of common rain forests with trees. Grasses and dwarf bamboos sturdy enough to withstand chilling temperature is the prevalent flora. From a vivid wheat color on dry periods, Mt. Pulag would transform to a grassy savanna on rainy season, as mentioned by the DENR personnel. A common practice of climbers is to split the journey into two stages. Start on the first day to a stopover called Campsite 1 and 2
We started our climb (almost 2:45pm.) From the ranger station, the sign says 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's summit, and there were worrying gray clouds ahead.
I carry my backpack and camera bag while some of my other companions chose to one of the porters carry their belongings. The porters, farmers from the nearby communities actually, are out to supplement their daily income by assisting trekkers. They charge a standard fee of 250 pesos/day to carry your baggage up to the camp.
About to reached through the trek on campsite 1, and sure enough, it begun to rain. Apart from making the trail wet, dirty, and therefore slippery; raincoats was in, adding another un-breathable layer to our already hot and sweaty discomfort. At this altitude, whenever you stop to catch your breath, you can already see clouds of condensations, this and hearing the rapid beats of your own heart amidst the weird silence; you'll then begin to question yourself and your sanity in being there.
It was still raining when we reached the campsite 2 at (about 4:45pm.) My companion from Tagum, Leo is the one who brought the tent, medium size which good for two heads. The tents had been set-up and evening meal was being prepared by the group. While we both inside the tent suddenly Ms. Caroline from Davao City dropped up her body inside due to immediate transfer coz of fully occupied from other tents for whom she’s on dripping wet due to rain outside.
I can felt my body warmed up after had happened. The environment was now more tolerable but you also realize that temperature will surely drop as the night progresses. Sleep again eluded me as I can only lay on my back with three layers of pack bag, uneasy to move due to overcrowded inside, hehehehe plus uneven ground and silent companions, how I prayed it will be morning soon!
It took a lot of effort to get myself out of the tent. But the moment I look overhead and saw the sky very dim with falling water, it gave me renew spirit and will power. I did manage to get an hour or so of sleep. Our call time was at 4am (July 10), but I was up and ready before then. Imagining myself of what had happened previously, but it only adds to my
vision; and the bent of questioning myself plan... yet again.
……………The Race to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO CLIMB
My goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag 2,922 meters remained me overwhelming
July 10@ 5:00am
With only one sky flake biscuit and cup of Milo for sustenance and a cup of boiled water for warmth, the final trek to the summit begin. In near darkness, armed only with individual flashlights, we walked single file in a bid to reach the summit before the sun rises.
The trails are slight, oftentimes you find yourself on one side of the mountain and the sharp slope below. You can see the pathway alright, but to determine clearly whether it was a gap or slippery mud was another question all together. I trip up several times during the course due to I wear trek slippers and the path was so muddy because of the rain. The summit race for the sunrise was no longer within reach I realized, but on the other hand, my goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag remained me overwhelming.
(6:15am)So with slow steps, pausing often to relieve the stress on my foot, I trekked on, I trekked on. Mountaineers passed me by, a gentle wind blew, the sky brightened, dawn was breaking, I trekked on. Sunrise caught me a few hundred meters below the summit; I paused and break, the cherry varieties were just glorious! It took me a while longer before I actually reached the summit of Mt. Pulag, but the feeling (more of relieve) was truly about.
(7:35am) Never in my life have I saw the heavens with such clarity and majesty, and for the very first time, that white band of light known as the Milky Way, the twist arm of our galaxy, I at last, behold. The sun was still rising through several layers of clouds, casting long shadows, rendering the landscape in orange and gold. One can see the sketches of other mountain peaks, 'lakes' of clouds in luminous white a distance below moving around and backward on me, the huge fulfilling and winding trails we took, the unlimited feeling of freedom, the sense of accomplishment, of fellowship, and the pride in all our hearts that says "yes, it was all significance, WOW I MADE IT!"
10:30am Back at Camp 2, Breakfast
12:30pm at the Ranger Station
05:30pm Victory Liners Terminal, Baguio City
06:30pm Travel from Baguio to Manila
July 11, 2011
01:20am NIA Terminal, Manila
04:50am Flight Manila to Davao City
06:25am Davao International Airport
07:20am Tagum City
The dialects I learned during my stayed in Mt. Pulag (IBALOI & KALANGUYA TRIBE)
MAGANDANG UMAGA / MAGANDANG HAPON / MAGANDANG GABI
- IBALOI (mayat ja agsapa) / (mayat ja mashem) / (mapteng ja dabim)
- KALANGUYA (mayat ni agsapa) / (mayat ni madem) / (mayat ne malabim)
LALAKI / BABAE
- IBALOI (daki) / (bee)
- KALANGUYA (laki) / (bee)
How to get there
The trip to Pulag usually starts from the 6-hour bus trip from Manila to Baguio. This can be best done overnight so that you can rest throughout the entire trip. The bus that leaves Manila by 10-12 PM is the best trip to take. Arrange your transportation by hiring a jeepney parked along the Caltex station near Burnham park and Session road or by taking the Norton buses (Northern Transit Terminal Station at the top of Magsaysay Avenue) bound for Kabayan Benguet. There are three established trail for Mt. Pulag namely the Ambangeg (Babadac), Ellet (Eddet) and Kabayan (Akiki or Killer Trail). Another trail goes directly to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya which is known as the Lusod trail.
“The temperature must've been below 10°C when I woke up with chills move stealthily from my feet; even with two layers of socks, sweat shirt, two jackets, two bonnets, arm warmer, gloves, two pants, shawl and shoes that I didn't bother to take off (dressed fat like a penguin), I can still felt the cold coming from outside of our tent. It's almost 3am, Sunday, not much sleep for nearly eight hours, trembling inside an "accommodation tent", at almost two thousand meter up in the mountains, the only question on my mind was "what am I doing here!!?”…experience by Benjie Bonete from Davao City
www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150241553733301.31...
Madayaw!!!
DAGWAY MT. PULAG
……………The Mt. Pulag – DARE TO DISCOVER
Via Ambangeg Trail, Kabayan, Provinces of Benguet
July 9 to 10, 2011
“MT. PULAG, a journey to a holy place
An Spiritual, Pilgrimage and Cultural of Sensitivity Place”
Mt. Pulag offers an experience the beauty clear view of nature from its Soaring, two thousand nine hundred twenty two (2,922) meters above sea level, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the second highest in the Island Philippines next to Mt. Apo in Davao City (3,142m). Embrace the fresh glimmering sunrise on an early morning while experiencing a chilling temperature that penetrates to the bones. Mt. Pulag became a National Park on February 20, 1987 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation. (source from City Information Officer of Baguio City Mr Ramon S. Dacawi, DILG Supervising Administrative Officer of Cordillera Administrative Region Ms. Shirley V. Mon and DENR Superintendent Mt. Pulag National Park Ms. Emerita B. Albas)
Mt. Pulag is home to a wide variety of flora (which I was so amazed much on photography) and fauna, among which are the widespread dwarf bamboos (you can witness from the start to end point) and the 4 species of cloud rats (as mentioned by the DENR In-charge). Considered sacred by the indigenous people of Benguet, it is also inhabited by the tribes of Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Ifugao and Ilocano (as mentioned by the City Information Officer of Baguio City)
Mt. Pulag spans to the towns of Bokod, Kabayan and Buguias in Benguet, Tinoc in Ifugao and Kayapa in Nueva Viscaya. The biggest part of it though is claimed by Bokod, Benguet.
……………The Road to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO DEPTHS
Second highest Peak Mountain in the Island Philippines
July 8@6:30am
I reached in Baguio (Friday at around 6:30 in the morning), ahead of the group schedule which will be on July 9, Saturday. The air was breezy, rainfall is falling coz it rainy, even a bit cool when the wind propels, a welcome respite from the months of very hot heat in Manila.
Mt. Pulag is considered the easiest of all mountains in the Philippines for climbers, as mentioned by City Information of Baguio City Ramon Dacawi, whom I met during my courtesy call in the City Hall of Baguio (July 8 11:30am). With mostly rolling landscape and well established trails, requiring no specialized equipment, it is the choice among first time trekkers and beginners, as he added.
July 9@7:30am
The jump-off point for Mt. Pulag is Baguio, 6 hours by bus from Manila. Together with me in a group of 46 persons (14 from Cebu, 1 from Pangasinan, 1 from Manila, 2 from Tagum City and 28 from Davao City) we met at the Victory bus station on Baguio with departure set at (7:30am, Saturday) going to DENR Field Office
Now whenever I travel, whether it's by land, sea, or air, I just couldn't get a wink. Maybe it's the excitement, the anxiousness, or the constant motion of the vehicle I'm in that prevented my brain from resting. This has sort of become "bother", that zombie-like state of mind, neither fully awake nor in deep slumber; and I always envy those people who can easily fall asleep.
The group toke a two chartered passenger jeep on a 3 hour ride to the DENR field office. In the middle of our trip we stopped at the Ambuklao Dam in Benguet, the country's first hydroelectric power plant for a picture perfect moments captured.
Upon reaching the DENR office (11:15am), a short briefing was conducted by DENR Superintendent Emerita Albas of Mt. Pulag National Park on the dos and don'ts while trekking Mt. Pulag. Trash, whether organic or non-biodegradable should all be brought down and disposed of properly. Staying on the established trails to minimize damage to vegetations and prevent further destruction of the mountain slopes. Noise must be keep to a minimum and no intimacy at the campsite. Respect the Mountain, Anitos, Landscape, Flora, Fauna and other Environment Aspects.
After a heavy breakfast was done outside the DENR Office.
From the DENR, it was another 2 hours ride, this time on mostly unpaved roads, stony passageway to the ranger station. Roads that provided breathtaking outlooks of the valleys and the terraces below while side openings and narrow valley enveloped you in a solemn silence lack of self-confidence.
The ranger station at Babadak, Kabayan, Benguet (we arrived at 2:15pm) is not some military structure in the middle of nowhere; it sits near a small village at the base of the trail and offer mountaineers a place for final preparation, cooking, rest, and last supply acquisition before the trek. This is also the site where you meet your guides and hire porters to help carry your bags to the designated camping grounds.
……………The Trek to Mt. Pulag – DARE TO EXPLORE
With a sign of 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's Summit
A trek to Mt. Pulag is a strong challenge even to determined mountain climbers. Mt. Pulag is not the kind of common rain forests with trees. Grasses and dwarf bamboos sturdy enough to withstand chilling temperature is the prevalent flora. From a vivid wheat color on dry periods, Mt. Pulag would transform to a grassy savanna on rainy season, as mentioned by the DENR personnel. A common practice of climbers is to split the journey into two stages. Start on the first day to a stopover called Campsite 1 and 2
We started our climb (almost 2:45pm.) From the ranger station, the sign says 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's summit, and there were worrying gray clouds ahead.
I carry my backpack and camera bag while some of my other companions chose to one of the porters carry their belongings. The porters, farmers from the nearby communities actually, are out to supplement their daily income by assisting trekkers. They charge a standard fee of 250 pesos/day to carry your baggage up to the camp.
About to reached through the trek on campsite 1, and sure enough, it begun to rain. Apart from making the trail wet, dirty, and therefore slippery; raincoats was in, adding another un-breathable layer to our already hot and sweaty discomfort. At this altitude, whenever you stop to catch your breath, you can already see clouds of condensations, this and hearing the rapid beats of your own heart amidst the weird silence; you'll then begin to question yourself and your sanity in being there.
It was still raining when we reached the campsite 2 at (about 4:45pm.) My companion from Tagum, Leo is the one who brought the tent, medium size which good for two heads. The tents had been set-up and evening meal was being prepared by the group. While we both inside the tent suddenly Ms. Caroline from Davao City dropped up her body inside due to immediate transfer coz of fully occupied from other tents for whom she’s on dripping wet due to rain outside.
I can felt my body warmed up after had happened. The environment was now more tolerable but you also realize that temperature will surely drop as the night progresses. Sleep again eluded me as I can only lay on my back with three layers of pack bag, uneasy to move due to overcrowded inside, hehehehe plus uneven ground and silent companions, how I prayed it will be morning soon!
It took a lot of effort to get myself out of the tent. But the moment I look overhead and saw the sky very dim with falling water, it gave me renew spirit and will power. I did manage to get an hour or so of sleep. Our call time was at 4am (July 10), but I was up and ready before then. Imagining myself of what had happened previously, but it only adds to my
vision; and the bent of questioning myself plan... yet again.
……………The Race to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO CLIMB
My goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag 2,922 meters remained me overwhelming
July 10@ 5:00am
With only one sky flake biscuit and cup of Milo for sustenance and a cup of boiled water for warmth, the final trek to the summit begin. In near darkness, armed only with individual flashlights, we walked single file in a bid to reach the summit before the sun rises.
The trails are slight, oftentimes you find yourself on one side of the mountain and the sharp slope below. You can see the pathway alright, but to determine clearly whether it was a gap or slippery mud was another question all together. I trip up several times during the course due to I wear trek slippers and the path was so muddy because of the rain. The summit race for the sunrise was no longer within reach I realized, but on the other hand, my goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag remained me overwhelming.
(6:15am)So with slow steps, pausing often to relieve the stress on my foot, I trekked on, I trekked on. Mountaineers passed me by, a gentle wind blew, the sky brightened, dawn was breaking, I trekked on. Sunrise caught me a few hundred meters below the summit; I paused and break, the cherry varieties were just glorious! It took me a while longer before I actually reached the summit of Mt. Pulag, but the feeling (more of relieve) was truly about.
(7:35am) Never in my life have I saw the heavens with such clarity and majesty, and for the very first time, that white band of light known as the Milky Way, the twist arm of our galaxy, I at last, behold. The sun was still rising through several layers of clouds, casting long shadows, rendering the landscape in orange and gold. One can see the sketches of other mountain peaks, 'lakes' of clouds in luminous white a distance below moving around and backward on me, the huge fulfilling and winding trails we took, the unlimited feeling of freedom, the sense of accomplishment, of fellowship, and the pride in all our hearts that says "yes, it was all significance, WOW I MADE IT!"
10:30am Back at Camp 2, Breakfast
12:30pm at the Ranger Station
05:30pm Victory Liners Terminal, Baguio City
06:30pm Travel from Baguio to Manila
July 11, 2011
01:20am NIA Terminal, Manila
04:50am Flight Manila to Davao City
06:25am Davao International Airport
07:20am Tagum City
The dialects I learned during my stayed in Mt. Pulag (IBALOI & KALANGUYA TRIBE)
MAGANDANG UMAGA / MAGANDANG HAPON / MAGANDANG GABI
- IBALOI (mayat ja agsapa) / (mayat ja mashem) / (mapteng ja dabim)
- KALANGUYA (mayat ni agsapa) / (mayat ni madem) / (mayat ne malabim)
LALAKI / BABAE
- IBALOI (daki) / (bee)
- KALANGUYA (laki) / (bee)
How to get there
The trip to Pulag usually starts from the 6-hour bus trip from Manila to Baguio. This can be best done overnight so that you can rest throughout the entire trip. The bus that leaves Manila by 10-12 PM is the best trip to take. Arrange your transportation by hiring a jeepney parked along the Caltex station near Burnham park and Session road or by taking the Norton buses (Northern Transit Terminal Station at the top of Magsaysay Avenue) bound for Kabayan Benguet. There are three established trail for Mt. Pulag namely the Ambangeg (Babadac), Ellet (Eddet) and Kabayan (Akiki or Killer Trail). Another trail goes directly to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya which is known as the Lusod trail.
“The temperature must've been below 10°C when I woke up with chills move stealthily from my feet; even with two layers of socks, sweat shirt, two jackets, two bonnets, arm warmer, gloves, two pants, shawl and shoes that I didn't bother to take off (dressed fat like a penguin), I can still felt the cold coming from outside of our tent. It's almost 3am, Sunday, not much sleep for nearly eight hours, trembling inside an "accommodation tent", at almost two thousand meter up in the mountains, the only question on my mind was "what am I doing here!!?”…experience by Benjie Bonete from Davao City
www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150241553733301.31...
Madayaw!!!
DAGWAY MT. PULAG
……………The Mt. Pulag – DARE TO DISCOVER
Via Ambangeg Trail, Kabayan, Provinces of Benguet
July 9 to 10, 2011
“MT. PULAG, a journey to a holy place
An Spiritual, Pilgrimage and Cultural of Sensitivity Place”
Mt. Pulag offers an experience the beauty clear view of nature from its Soaring, two thousand nine hundred twenty two (2,922) meters above sea level, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the second highest in the Island Philippines next to Mt. Apo in Davao City (3,142m). Embrace the fresh glimmering sunrise on an early morning while experiencing a chilling temperature that penetrates to the bones. Mt. Pulag became a National Park on February 20, 1987 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation. (source from City Information Officer of Baguio City Mr Ramon S. Dacawi, DILG Supervising Administrative Officer of Cordillera Administrative Region Ms. Shirley V. Mon and DENR Superintendent Mt. Pulag National Park Ms. Emerita B. Albas)
Mt. Pulag is home to a wide variety of flora (which I was so amazed much on photography) and fauna, among which are the widespread dwarf bamboos (you can witness from the start to end point) and the 4 species of cloud rats (as mentioned by the DENR In-charge). Considered sacred by the indigenous people of Benguet, it is also inhabited by the tribes of Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Ifugao and Ilocano (as mentioned by the City Information Officer of Baguio City)
Mt. Pulag spans to the towns of Bokod, Kabayan and Buguias in Benguet, Tinoc in Ifugao and Kayapa in Nueva Viscaya. The biggest part of it though is claimed by Bokod, Benguet.
……………The Road to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO DEPTHS
Second highest Peak Mountain in the Island Philippines
July 8@6:30am
I reached in Baguio (Friday at around 6:30 in the morning), ahead of the group schedule which will be on July 9, Saturday. The air was breezy, rainfall is falling coz it rainy, even a bit cool when the wind propels, a welcome respite from the months of very hot heat in Manila.
Mt. Pulag is considered the easiest of all mountains in the Philippines for climbers, as mentioned by City Information of Baguio City Ramon Dacawi, whom I met during my courtesy call in the City Hall of Baguio (July 8 11:30am). With mostly rolling landscape and well established trails, requiring no specialized equipment, it is the choice among first time trekkers and beginners, as he added.
July 9@7:30am
The jump-off point for Mt. Pulag is Baguio, 6 hours by bus from Manila. Together with me in a group of 46 persons (14 from Cebu, 1 from Pangasinan, 1 from Manila, 2 from Tagum City and 28 from Davao City) we met at the Victory bus station on Baguio with departure set at (7:30am, Saturday) going to DENR Field Office
Now whenever I travel, whether it's by land, sea, or air, I just couldn't get a wink. Maybe it's the excitement, the anxiousness, or the constant motion of the vehicle I'm in that prevented my brain from resting. This has sort of become "bother", that zombie-like state of mind, neither fully awake nor in deep slumber; and I always envy those people who can easily fall asleep.
The group toke a two chartered passenger jeep on a 3 hour ride to the DENR field office. In the middle of our trip we stopped at the Ambuklao Dam in Benguet, the country's first hydroelectric power plant for a picture perfect moments captured.
Upon reaching the DENR office (11:15am), a short briefing was conducted by DENR Superintendent Emerita Albas of Mt. Pulag National Park on the dos and don'ts while trekking Mt. Pulag. Trash, whether organic or non-biodegradable should all be brought down and disposed of properly. Staying on the established trails to minimize damage to vegetations and prevent further destruction of the mountain slopes. Noise must be keep to a minimum and no intimacy at the campsite. Respect the Mountain, Anitos, Landscape, Flora, Fauna and other Environment Aspects.
After a heavy breakfast was done outside the DENR Office.
From the DENR, it was another 2 hours ride, this time on mostly unpaved roads, stony passageway to the ranger station. Roads that provided breathtaking outlooks of the valleys and the terraces below while side openings and narrow valley enveloped you in a solemn silence lack of self-confidence.
The ranger station at Babadak, Kabayan, Benguet (we arrived at 2:15pm) is not some military structure in the middle of nowhere; it sits near a small village at the base of the trail and offer mountaineers a place for final preparation, cooking, rest, and last supply acquisition before the trek. This is also the site where you meet your guides and hire porters to help carry your bags to the designated camping grounds.
……………The Trek to Mt. Pulag – DARE TO EXPLORE
With a sign of 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's Summit
A trek to Mt. Pulag is a strong challenge even to determined mountain climbers. Mt. Pulag is not the kind of common rain forests with trees. Grasses and dwarf bamboos sturdy enough to withstand chilling temperature is the prevalent flora. From a vivid wheat color on dry periods, Mt. Pulag would transform to a grassy savanna on rainy season, as mentioned by the DENR personnel. A common practice of climbers is to split the journey into two stages. Start on the first day to a stopover called Campsite 1 and 2
We started our climb (almost 2:45pm.) From the ranger station, the sign says 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's summit, and there were worrying gray clouds ahead.
I carry my backpack and camera bag while some of my other companions chose to one of the porters carry their belongings. The porters, farmers from the nearby communities actually, are out to supplement their daily income by assisting trekkers. They charge a standard fee of 250 pesos/day to carry your baggage up to the camp.
About to reached through the trek on campsite 1, and sure enough, it begun to rain. Apart from making the trail wet, dirty, and therefore slippery; raincoats was in, adding another un-breathable layer to our already hot and sweaty discomfort. At this altitude, whenever you stop to catch your breath, you can already see clouds of condensations, this and hearing the rapid beats of your own heart amidst the weird silence; you'll then begin to question yourself and your sanity in being there.
It was still raining when we reached the campsite 2 at (about 4:45pm.) My companion from Tagum, Leo is the one who brought the tent, medium size which good for two heads. The tents had been set-up and evening meal was being prepared by the group. While we both inside the tent suddenly Ms. Caroline from Davao City dropped up her body inside due to immediate transfer coz of fully occupied from other tents for whom she’s on dripping wet due to rain outside.
I can felt my body warmed up after had happened. The environment was now more tolerable but you also realize that temperature will surely drop as the night progresses. Sleep again eluded me as I can only lay on my back with three layers of pack bag, uneasy to move due to overcrowded inside, hehehehe plus uneven ground and silent companions, how I prayed it will be morning soon!
It took a lot of effort to get myself out of the tent. But the moment I look overhead and saw the sky very dim with falling water, it gave me renew spirit and will power. I did manage to get an hour or so of sleep. Our call time was at 4am (July 10), but I was up and ready before then. Imagining myself of what had happened previously, but it only adds to my
vision; and the bent of questioning myself plan... yet again.
……………The Race to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO CLIMB
My goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag 2,922 meters remained me overwhelming
July 10@ 5:00am
With only one sky flake biscuit and cup of Milo for sustenance and a cup of boiled water for warmth, the final trek to the summit begin. In near darkness, armed only with individual flashlights, we walked single file in a bid to reach the summit before the sun rises.
The trails are slight, oftentimes you find yourself on one side of the mountain and the sharp slope below. You can see the pathway alright, but to determine clearly whether it was a gap or slippery mud was another question all together. I trip up several times during the course due to I wear trek slippers and the path was so muddy because of the rain. The summit race for the sunrise was no longer within reach I realized, but on the other hand, my goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag remained me overwhelming.
(6:15am)So with slow steps, pausing often to relieve the stress on my foot, I trekked on, I trekked on. Mountaineers passed me by, a gentle wind blew, the sky brightened, dawn was breaking, I trekked on. Sunrise caught me a few hundred meters below the summit; I paused and break, the cherry varieties were just glorious! It took me a while longer before I actually reached the summit of Mt. Pulag, but the feeling (more of relieve) was truly about.
(7:35am) Never in my life have I saw the heavens with such clarity and majesty, and for the very first time, that white band of light known as the Milky Way, the twist arm of our galaxy, I at last, behold. The sun was still rising through several layers of clouds, casting long shadows, rendering the landscape in orange and gold. One can see the sketches of other mountain peaks, 'lakes' of clouds in luminous white a distance below moving around and backward on me, the huge fulfilling and winding trails we took, the unlimited feeling of freedom, the sense of accomplishment, of fellowship, and the pride in all our hearts that says "yes, it was all significance, WOW I MADE IT!"
10:30am Back at Camp 2, Breakfast
12:30pm at the Ranger Station
05:30pm Victory Liners Terminal, Baguio City
06:30pm Travel from Baguio to Manila
July 11, 2011
01:20am NIA Terminal, Manila
04:50am Flight Manila to Davao City
06:25am Davao International Airport
07:20am Tagum City
The dialects I learned during my stayed in Mt. Pulag (IBALOI & KALANGUYA TRIBE)
MAGANDANG UMAGA / MAGANDANG HAPON / MAGANDANG GABI
- IBALOI (mayat ja agsapa) / (mayat ja mashem) / (mapteng ja dabim)
- KALANGUYA (mayat ni agsapa) / (mayat ni madem) / (mayat ne malabim)
LALAKI / BABAE
- IBALOI (daki) / (bee)
- KALANGUYA (laki) / (bee)
How to get there
The trip to Pulag usually starts from the 6-hour bus trip from Manila to Baguio. This can be best done overnight so that you can rest throughout the entire trip. The bus that leaves Manila by 10-12 PM is the best trip to take. Arrange your transportation by hiring a jeepney parked along the Caltex station near Burnham park and Session road or by taking the Norton buses (Northern Transit Terminal Station at the top of Magsaysay Avenue) bound for Kabayan Benguet. There are three established trail for Mt. Pulag namely the Ambangeg (Babadac), Ellet (Eddet) and Kabayan (Akiki or Killer Trail). Another trail goes directly to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya which is known as the Lusod trail.
“The temperature must've been below 10°C when I woke up with chills move stealthily from my feet; even with two layers of socks, sweat shirt, two jackets, two bonnets, arm warmer, gloves, two pants, shawl and shoes that I didn't bother to take off (dressed fat like a penguin), I can still felt the cold coming from outside of our tent. It's almost 3am, Sunday, not much sleep for nearly eight hours, trembling inside an "accommodation tent", at almost two thousand meter up in the mountains, the only question on my mind was "what am I doing here!!?”…experience by Benjie Bonete from Davao City
www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150241553733301.31...
Madayaw!!!
DAGWAY MT. PULAG
……………The Mt. Pulag – DARE TO DISCOVER
Via Ambangeg Trail, Kabayan, Provinces of Benguet
July 9 to 10, 2011
“MT. PULAG, a journey to a holy place
An Spiritual, Pilgrimage and Cultural of Sensitivity Place”
Mt. Pulag offers an experience the beauty clear view of nature from its Soaring, two thousand nine hundred twenty two (2,922) meters above sea level, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the second highest in the Island Philippines next to Mt. Apo in Davao City (3,142m). Embrace the fresh glimmering sunrise on an early morning while experiencing a chilling temperature that penetrates to the bones. Mt. Pulag became a National Park on February 20, 1987 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation. (source from City Information Officer of Baguio City Mr Ramon S. Dacawi, DILG Supervising Administrative Officer of Cordillera Administrative Region Ms. Shirley V. Mon and DENR Superintendent Mt. Pulag National Park Ms. Emerita B. Albas)
Mt. Pulag is home to a wide variety of flora (which I was so amazed much on photography) and fauna, among which are the widespread dwarf bamboos (you can witness from the start to end point) and the 4 species of cloud rats (as mentioned by the DENR In-charge). Considered sacred by the indigenous people of Benguet, it is also inhabited by the tribes of Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Ifugao and Ilocano (as mentioned by the City Information Officer of Baguio City)
Mt. Pulag spans to the towns of Bokod, Kabayan and Buguias in Benguet, Tinoc in Ifugao and Kayapa in Nueva Viscaya. The biggest part of it though is claimed by Bokod, Benguet.
……………The Road to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO DEPTHS
Second highest Peak Mountain in the Island Philippines
July 8@6:30am
I reached in Baguio (Friday at around 6:30 in the morning), ahead of the group schedule which will be on July 9, Saturday. The air was breezy, rainfall is falling coz it rainy, even a bit cool when the wind propels, a welcome respite from the months of very hot heat in Manila.
Mt. Pulag is considered the easiest of all mountains in the Philippines for climbers, as mentioned by City Information of Baguio City Ramon Dacawi, whom I met during my courtesy call in the City Hall of Baguio (July 8 11:30am). With mostly rolling landscape and well established trails, requiring no specialized equipment, it is the choice among first time trekkers and beginners, as he added.
July 9@7:30am
The jump-off point for Mt. Pulag is Baguio, 6 hours by bus from Manila. Together with me in a group of 46 persons (14 from Cebu, 1 from Pangasinan, 1 from Manila, 2 from Tagum City and 28 from Davao City) we met at the Victory bus station on Baguio with departure set at (7:30am, Saturday) going to DENR Field Office
Now whenever I travel, whether it's by land, sea, or air, I just couldn't get a wink. Maybe it's the excitement, the anxiousness, or the constant motion of the vehicle I'm in that prevented my brain from resting. This has sort of become "bother", that zombie-like state of mind, neither fully awake nor in deep slumber; and I always envy those people who can easily fall asleep.
The group toke a two chartered passenger jeep on a 3 hour ride to the DENR field office. In the middle of our trip we stopped at the Ambuklao Dam in Benguet, the country's first hydroelectric power plant for a picture perfect moments captured.
Upon reaching the DENR office (11:15am), a short briefing was conducted by DENR Superintendent Emerita Albas of Mt. Pulag National Park on the dos and don'ts while trekking Mt. Pulag. Trash, whether organic or non-biodegradable should all be brought down and disposed of properly. Staying on the established trails to minimize damage to vegetations and prevent further destruction of the mountain slopes. Noise must be keep to a minimum and no intimacy at the campsite. Respect the Mountain, Anitos, Landscape, Flora, Fauna and other Environment Aspects.
After a heavy breakfast was done outside the DENR Office.
From the DENR, it was another 2 hours ride, this time on mostly unpaved roads, stony passageway to the ranger station. Roads that provided breathtaking outlooks of the valleys and the terraces below while side openings and narrow valley enveloped you in a solemn silence lack of self-confidence.
The ranger station at Babadak, Kabayan, Benguet (we arrived at 2:15pm) is not some military structure in the middle of nowhere; it sits near a small village at the base of the trail and offer mountaineers a place for final preparation, cooking, rest, and last supply acquisition before the trek. This is also the site where you meet your guides and hire porters to help carry your bags to the designated camping grounds.
……………The Trek to Mt. Pulag – DARE TO EXPLORE
With a sign of 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's Summit
A trek to Mt. Pulag is a strong challenge even to determined mountain climbers. Mt. Pulag is not the kind of common rain forests with trees. Grasses and dwarf bamboos sturdy enough to withstand chilling temperature is the prevalent flora. From a vivid wheat color on dry periods, Mt. Pulag would transform to a grassy savanna on rainy season, as mentioned by the DENR personnel. A common practice of climbers is to split the journey into two stages. Start on the first day to a stopover called Campsite 1 and 2
We started our climb (almost 2:45pm.) From the ranger station, the sign says 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's summit, and there were worrying gray clouds ahead.
I carry my backpack and camera bag while some of my other companions chose to one of the porters carry their belongings. The porters, farmers from the nearby communities actually, are out to supplement their daily income by assisting trekkers. They charge a standard fee of 250 pesos/day to carry your baggage up to the camp.
About to reached through the trek on campsite 1, and sure enough, it begun to rain. Apart from making the trail wet, dirty, and therefore slippery; raincoats was in, adding another un-breathable layer to our already hot and sweaty discomfort. At this altitude, whenever you stop to catch your breath, you can already see clouds of condensations, this and hearing the rapid beats of your own heart amidst the weird silence; you'll then begin to question yourself and your sanity in being there.
It was still raining when we reached the campsite 2 at (about 4:45pm.) My companion from Tagum, Leo is the one who brought the tent, medium size which good for two heads. The tents had been set-up and evening meal was being prepared by the group. While we both inside the tent suddenly Ms. Caroline from Davao City dropped up her body inside due to immediate transfer coz of fully occupied from other tents for whom she’s on dripping wet due to rain outside.
I can felt my body warmed up after had happened. The environment was now more tolerable but you also realize that temperature will surely drop as the night progresses. Sleep again eluded me as I can only lay on my back with three layers of pack bag, uneasy to move due to overcrowded inside, hehehehe plus uneven ground and silent companions, how I prayed it will be morning soon!
It took a lot of effort to get myself out of the tent. But the moment I look overhead and saw the sky very dim with falling water, it gave me renew spirit and will power. I did manage to get an hour or so of sleep. Our call time was at 4am (July 10), but I was up and ready before then. Imagining myself of what had happened previously, but it only adds to my
vision; and the bent of questioning myself plan... yet again.
……………The Race to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO CLIMB
My goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag 2,922 meters remained me overwhelming
July 10@ 5:00am
With only one sky flake biscuit and cup of Milo for sustenance and a cup of boiled water for warmth, the final trek to the summit begin. In near darkness, armed only with individual flashlights, we walked single file in a bid to reach the summit before the sun rises.
The trails are slight, oftentimes you find yourself on one side of the mountain and the sharp slope below. You can see the pathway alright, but to determine clearly whether it was a gap or slippery mud was another question all together. I trip up several times during the course due to I wear trek slippers and the path was so muddy because of the rain. The summit race for the sunrise was no longer within reach I realized, but on the other hand, my goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag remained me overwhelming.
(6:15am)So with slow steps, pausing often to relieve the stress on my foot, I trekked on, I trekked on. Mountaineers passed me by, a gentle wind blew, the sky brightened, dawn was breaking, I trekked on. Sunrise caught me a few hundred meters below the summit; I paused and break, the cherry varieties were just glorious! It took me a while longer before I actually reached the summit of Mt. Pulag, but the feeling (more of relieve) was truly about.
(7:35am) Never in my life have I saw the heavens with such clarity and majesty, and for the very first time, that white band of light known as the Milky Way, the twist arm of our galaxy, I at last, behold. The sun was still rising through several layers of clouds, casting long shadows, rendering the landscape in orange and gold. One can see the sketches of other mountain peaks, 'lakes' of clouds in luminous white a distance below moving around and backward on me, the huge fulfilling and winding trails we took, the unlimited feeling of freedom, the sense of accomplishment, of fellowship, and the pride in all our hearts that says "yes, it was all significance, WOW I MADE IT!"
10:30am Back at Camp 2, Breakfast
12:30pm at the Ranger Station
05:30pm Victory Liners Terminal, Baguio City
06:30pm Travel from Baguio to Manila
July 11, 2011
01:20am NIA Terminal, Manila
04:50am Flight Manila to Davao City
06:25am Davao International Airport
07:20am Tagum City
The dialects I learned during my stayed in Mt. Pulag (IBALOI & KALANGUYA TRIBE)
MAGANDANG UMAGA / MAGANDANG HAPON / MAGANDANG GABI
- IBALOI (mayat ja agsapa) / (mayat ja mashem) / (mapteng ja dabim)
- KALANGUYA (mayat ni agsapa) / (mayat ni madem) / (mayat ne malabim)
LALAKI / BABAE
- IBALOI (daki) / (bee)
- KALANGUYA (laki) / (bee)
How to get there
The trip to Pulag usually starts from the 6-hour bus trip from Manila to Baguio. This can be best done overnight so that you can rest throughout the entire trip. The bus that leaves Manila by 10-12 PM is the best trip to take. Arrange your transportation by hiring a jeepney parked along the Caltex station near Burnham park and Session road or by taking the Norton buses (Northern Transit Terminal Station at the top of Magsaysay Avenue) bound for Kabayan Benguet. There are three established trail for Mt. Pulag namely the Ambangeg (Babadac), Ellet (Eddet) and Kabayan (Akiki or Killer Trail). Another trail goes directly to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya which is known as the Lusod trail.
“The temperature must've been below 10°C when I woke up with chills move stealthily from my feet; even with two layers of socks, sweat shirt, two jackets, two bonnets, arm warmer, gloves, two pants, shawl and shoes that I didn't bother to take off (dressed fat like a penguin), I can still felt the cold coming from outside of our tent. It's almost 3am, Sunday, not much sleep for nearly eight hours, trembling inside an "accommodation tent", at almost two thousand meter up in the mountains, the only question on my mind was "what am I doing here!!?”…experience by Benjie Bonete from Davao City
www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150241553733301.31...
Madayaw!!!
DAGWAY MT. PULAG
……………The Mt. Pulag – DARE TO DISCOVER
Via Ambangeg Trail, Kabayan, Provinces of Benguet
July 9 to 10, 2011
“MT. PULAG, a journey to a holy place
An Spiritual, Pilgrimage and Cultural of Sensitivity Place”
Mt. Pulag offers an experience the beauty clear view of nature from its Soaring, two thousand nine hundred twenty two (2,922) meters above sea level, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the second highest in the Island Philippines next to Mt. Apo in Davao City (3,142m). Embrace the fresh glimmering sunrise on an early morning while experiencing a chilling temperature that penetrates to the bones. Mt. Pulag became a National Park on February 20, 1987 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation. (source from City Information Officer of Baguio City Mr Ramon S. Dacawi, DILG Supervising Administrative Officer of Cordillera Administrative Region Ms. Shirley V. Mon and DENR Superintendent Mt. Pulag National Park Ms. Emerita B. Albas)
Mt. Pulag is home to a wide variety of flora (which I was so amazed much on photography) and fauna, among which are the widespread dwarf bamboos (you can witness from the start to end point) and the 4 species of cloud rats (as mentioned by the DENR In-charge). Considered sacred by the indigenous people of Benguet, it is also inhabited by the tribes of Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Ifugao and Ilocano (as mentioned by the City Information Officer of Baguio City)
Mt. Pulag spans to the towns of Bokod, Kabayan and Buguias in Benguet, Tinoc in Ifugao and Kayapa in Nueva Viscaya. The biggest part of it though is claimed by Bokod, Benguet.
……………The Road to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO DEPTHS
Second highest Peak Mountain in the Island Philippines
July 8@6:30am
I reached in Baguio (Friday at around 6:30 in the morning), ahead of the group schedule which will be on July 9, Saturday. The air was breezy, rainfall is falling coz it rainy, even a bit cool when the wind propels, a welcome respite from the months of very hot heat in Manila.
Mt. Pulag is considered the easiest of all mountains in the Philippines for climbers, as mentioned by City Information of Baguio City Ramon Dacawi, whom I met during my courtesy call in the City Hall of Baguio (July 8 11:30am). With mostly rolling landscape and well established trails, requiring no specialized equipment, it is the choice among first time trekkers and beginners, as he added.
July 9@7:30am
The jump-off point for Mt. Pulag is Baguio, 6 hours by bus from Manila. Together with me in a group of 46 persons (14 from Cebu, 1 from Pangasinan, 1 from Manila, 2 from Tagum City and 28 from Davao City) we met at the Victory bus station on Baguio with departure set at (7:30am, Saturday) going to DENR Field Office
Now whenever I travel, whether it's by land, sea, or air, I just couldn't get a wink. Maybe it's the excitement, the anxiousness, or the constant motion of the vehicle I'm in that prevented my brain from resting. This has sort of become "bother", that zombie-like state of mind, neither fully awake nor in deep slumber; and I always envy those people who can easily fall asleep.
The group toke a two chartered passenger jeep on a 3 hour ride to the DENR field office. In the middle of our trip we stopped at the Ambuklao Dam in Benguet, the country's first hydroelectric power plant for a picture perfect moments captured.
Upon reaching the DENR office (11:15am), a short briefing was conducted by DENR Superintendent Emerita Albas of Mt. Pulag National Park on the dos and don'ts while trekking Mt. Pulag. Trash, whether organic or non-biodegradable should all be brought down and disposed of properly. Staying on the established trails to minimize damage to vegetations and prevent further destruction of the mountain slopes. Noise must be keep to a minimum and no intimacy at the campsite. Respect the Mountain, Anitos, Landscape, Flora, Fauna and other Environment Aspects.
After a heavy breakfast was done outside the DENR Office.
From the DENR, it was another 2 hours ride, this time on mostly unpaved roads, stony passageway to the ranger station. Roads that provided breathtaking outlooks of the valleys and the terraces below while side openings and narrow valley enveloped you in a solemn silence lack of self-confidence.
The ranger station at Babadak, Kabayan, Benguet (we arrived at 2:15pm) is not some military structure in the middle of nowhere; it sits near a small village at the base of the trail and offer mountaineers a place for final preparation, cooking, rest, and last supply acquisition before the trek. This is also the site where you meet your guides and hire porters to help carry your bags to the designated camping grounds.
……………The Trek to Mt. Pulag – DARE TO EXPLORE
With a sign of 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's Summit
A trek to Mt. Pulag is a strong challenge even to determined mountain climbers. Mt. Pulag is not the kind of common rain forests with trees. Grasses and dwarf bamboos sturdy enough to withstand chilling temperature is the prevalent flora. From a vivid wheat color on dry periods, Mt. Pulag would transform to a grassy savanna on rainy season, as mentioned by the DENR personnel. A common practice of climbers is to split the journey into two stages. Start on the first day to a stopover called Campsite 1 and 2
We started our climb (almost 2:45pm.) From the ranger station, the sign says 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's summit, and there were worrying gray clouds ahead.
I carry my backpack and camera bag while some of my other companions chose to one of the porters carry their belongings. The porters, farmers from the nearby communities actually, are out to supplement their daily income by assisting trekkers. They charge a standard fee of 250 pesos/day to carry your baggage up to the camp.
About to reached through the trek on campsite 1, and sure enough, it begun to rain. Apart from making the trail wet, dirty, and therefore slippery; raincoats was in, adding another un-breathable layer to our already hot and sweaty discomfort. At this altitude, whenever you stop to catch your breath, you can already see clouds of condensations, this and hearing the rapid beats of your own heart amidst the weird silence; you'll then begin to question yourself and your sanity in being there.
It was still raining when we reached the campsite 2 at (about 4:45pm.) My companion from Tagum, Leo is the one who brought the tent, medium size which good for two heads. The tents had been set-up and evening meal was being prepared by the group. While we both inside the tent suddenly Ms. Caroline from Davao City dropped up her body inside due to immediate transfer coz of fully occupied from other tents for whom she’s on dripping wet due to rain outside.
I can felt my body warmed up after had happened. The environment was now more tolerable but you also realize that temperature will surely drop as the night progresses. Sleep again eluded me as I can only lay on my back with three layers of pack bag, uneasy to move due to overcrowded inside, hehehehe plus uneven ground and silent companions, how I prayed it will be morning soon!
It took a lot of effort to get myself out of the tent. But the moment I look overhead and saw the sky very dim with falling water, it gave me renew spirit and will power. I did manage to get an hour or so of sleep. Our call time was at 4am (July 10), but I was up and ready before then. Imagining myself of what had happened previously, but it only adds to my
vision; and the bent of questioning myself plan... yet again.
……………The Race to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO CLIMB
My goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag 2,922 meters remained me overwhelming
July 10@ 5:00am
With only one sky flake biscuit and cup of Milo for sustenance and a cup of boiled water for warmth, the final trek to the summit begin. In near darkness, armed only with individual flashlights, we walked single file in a bid to reach the summit before the sun rises.
The trails are slight, oftentimes you find yourself on one side of the mountain and the sharp slope below. You can see the pathway alright, but to determine clearly whether it was a gap or slippery mud was another question all together. I trip up several times during the course due to I wear trek slippers and the path was so muddy because of the rain. The summit race for the sunrise was no longer within reach I realized, but on the other hand, my goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag remained me overwhelming.
(6:15am)So with slow steps, pausing often to relieve the stress on my foot, I trekked on, I trekked on. Mountaineers passed me by, a gentle wind blew, the sky brightened, dawn was breaking, I trekked on. Sunrise caught me a few hundred meters below the summit; I paused and break, the cherry varieties were just glorious! It took me a while longer before I actually reached the summit of Mt. Pulag, but the feeling (more of relieve) was truly about.
(7:35am) Never in my life have I saw the heavens with such clarity and majesty, and for the very first time, that white band of light known as the Milky Way, the twist arm of our galaxy, I at last, behold. The sun was still rising through several layers of clouds, casting long shadows, rendering the landscape in orange and gold. One can see the sketches of other mountain peaks, 'lakes' of clouds in luminous white a distance below moving around and backward on me, the huge fulfilling and winding trails we took, the unlimited feeling of freedom, the sense of accomplishment, of fellowship, and the pride in all our hearts that says "yes, it was all significance, WOW I MADE IT!"
10:30am Back at Camp 2, Breakfast
12:30pm at the Ranger Station
05:30pm Victory Liners Terminal, Baguio City
06:30pm Travel from Baguio to Manila
July 11, 2011
01:20am NIA Terminal, Manila
04:50am Flight Manila to Davao City
06:25am Davao International Airport
07:20am Tagum City
The dialects I learned during my stayed in Mt. Pulag (IBALOI & KALANGUYA TRIBE)
MAGANDANG UMAGA / MAGANDANG HAPON / MAGANDANG GABI
- IBALOI (mayat ja agsapa) / (mayat ja mashem) / (mapteng ja dabim)
- KALANGUYA (mayat ni agsapa) / (mayat ni madem) / (mayat ne malabim)
LALAKI / BABAE
- IBALOI (daki) / (bee)
- KALANGUYA (laki) / (bee)
How to get there
The trip to Pulag usually starts from the 6-hour bus trip from Manila to Baguio. This can be best done overnight so that you can rest throughout the entire trip. The bus that leaves Manila by 10-12 PM is the best trip to take. Arrange your transportation by hiring a jeepney parked along the Caltex station near Burnham park and Session road or by taking the Norton buses (Northern Transit Terminal Station at the top of Magsaysay Avenue) bound for Kabayan Benguet. There are three established trail for Mt. Pulag namely the Ambangeg (Babadac), Ellet (Eddet) and Kabayan (Akiki or Killer Trail). Another trail goes directly to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya which is known as the Lusod trail.
“The temperature must've been below 10°C when I woke up with chills move stealthily from my feet; even with two layers of socks, sweat shirt, two jackets, two bonnets, arm warmer, gloves, two pants, shawl and shoes that I didn't bother to take off (dressed fat like a penguin), I can still felt the cold coming from outside of our tent. It's almost 3am, Sunday, not much sleep for nearly eight hours, trembling inside an "accommodation tent", at almost two thousand meter up in the mountains, the only question on my mind was "what am I doing here!!?”…experience by Benjie Bonete from Davao City
www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150241553733301.31...
Madayaw!!!
DAGWAY MT. PULAG
……………The Mt. Pulag – DARE TO DISCOVER
Via Ambangeg Trail, Kabayan, Provinces of Benguet
July 9 to 10, 2011
“MT. PULAG, a journey to a holy place
An Spiritual, Pilgrimage and Cultural of Sensitivity Place”
Mt. Pulag offers an experience the beauty clear view of nature from its Soaring, two thousand nine hundred twenty two (2,922) meters above sea level, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the second highest in the Island Philippines next to Mt. Apo in Davao City (3,142m). Embrace the fresh glimmering sunrise on an early morning while experiencing a chilling temperature that penetrates to the bones. Mt. Pulag became a National Park on February 20, 1987 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation. (source from City Information Officer of Baguio City Mr Ramon S. Dacawi, DILG Supervising Administrative Officer of Cordillera Administrative Region Ms. Shirley V. Mon and DENR Superintendent Mt. Pulag National Park Ms. Emerita B. Albas)
Mt. Pulag is home to a wide variety of flora (which I was so amazed much on photography) and fauna, among which are the widespread dwarf bamboos (you can witness from the start to end point) and the 4 species of cloud rats (as mentioned by the DENR In-charge). Considered sacred by the indigenous people of Benguet, it is also inhabited by the tribes of Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Ifugao and Ilocano (as mentioned by the City Information Officer of Baguio City)
Mt. Pulag spans to the towns of Bokod, Kabayan and Buguias in Benguet, Tinoc in Ifugao and Kayapa in Nueva Viscaya. The biggest part of it though is claimed by Bokod, Benguet.
……………The Road to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO DEPTHS
Second highest Peak Mountain in the Island Philippines
July 8@6:30am
I reached in Baguio (Friday at around 6:30 in the morning), ahead of the group schedule which will be on July 9, Saturday. The air was breezy, rainfall is falling coz it rainy, even a bit cool when the wind propels, a welcome respite from the months of very hot heat in Manila.
Mt. Pulag is considered the easiest of all mountains in the Philippines for climbers, as mentioned by City Information of Baguio City Ramon Dacawi, whom I met during my courtesy call in the City Hall of Baguio (July 8 11:30am). With mostly rolling landscape and well established trails, requiring no specialized equipment, it is the choice among first time trekkers and beginners, as he added.
July 9@7:30am
The jump-off point for Mt. Pulag is Baguio, 6 hours by bus from Manila. Together with me in a group of 46 persons (14 from Cebu, 1 from Pangasinan, 1 from Manila, 2 from Tagum City and 28 from Davao City) we met at the Victory bus station on Baguio with departure set at (7:30am, Saturday) going to DENR Field Office
Now whenever I travel, whether it's by land, sea, or air, I just couldn't get a wink. Maybe it's the excitement, the anxiousness, or the constant motion of the vehicle I'm in that prevented my brain from resting. This has sort of become "bother", that zombie-like state of mind, neither fully awake nor in deep slumber; and I always envy those people who can easily fall asleep.
The group toke a two chartered passenger jeep on a 3 hour ride to the DENR field office. In the middle of our trip we stopped at the Ambuklao Dam in Benguet, the country's first hydroelectric power plant for a picture perfect moments captured.
Upon reaching the DENR office (11:15am), a short briefing was conducted by DENR Superintendent Emerita Albas of Mt. Pulag National Park on the dos and don'ts while trekking Mt. Pulag. Trash, whether organic or non-biodegradable should all be brought down and disposed of properly. Staying on the established trails to minimize damage to vegetations and prevent further destruction of the mountain slopes. Noise must be keep to a minimum and no intimacy at the campsite. Respect the Mountain, Anitos, Landscape, Flora, Fauna and other Environment Aspects.
After a heavy breakfast was done outside the DENR Office.
From the DENR, it was another 2 hours ride, this time on mostly unpaved roads, stony passageway to the ranger station. Roads that provided breathtaking outlooks of the valleys and the terraces below while side openings and narrow valley enveloped you in a solemn silence lack of self-confidence.
The ranger station at Babadak, Kabayan, Benguet (we arrived at 2:15pm) is not some military structure in the middle of nowhere; it sits near a small village at the base of the trail and offer mountaineers a place for final preparation, cooking, rest, and last supply acquisition before the trek. This is also the site where you meet your guides and hire porters to help carry your bags to the designated camping grounds.
……………The Trek to Mt. Pulag – DARE TO EXPLORE
With a sign of 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's Summit
A trek to Mt. Pulag is a strong challenge even to determined mountain climbers. Mt. Pulag is not the kind of common rain forests with trees. Grasses and dwarf bamboos sturdy enough to withstand chilling temperature is the prevalent flora. From a vivid wheat color on dry periods, Mt. Pulag would transform to a grassy savanna on rainy season, as mentioned by the DENR personnel. A common practice of climbers is to split the journey into two stages. Start on the first day to a stopover called Campsite 1 and 2
We started our climb (almost 2:45pm.) From the ranger station, the sign says 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's summit, and there were worrying gray clouds ahead.
I carry my backpack and camera bag while some of my other companions chose to one of the porters carry their belongings. The porters, farmers from the nearby communities actually, are out to supplement their daily income by assisting trekkers. They charge a standard fee of 250 pesos/day to carry your baggage up to the camp.
About to reached through the trek on campsite 1, and sure enough, it begun to rain. Apart from making the trail wet, dirty, and therefore slippery; raincoats was in, adding another un-breathable layer to our already hot and sweaty discomfort. At this altitude, whenever you stop to catch your breath, you can already see clouds of condensations, this and hearing the rapid beats of your own heart amidst the weird silence; you'll then begin to question yourself and your sanity in being there.
It was still raining when we reached the campsite 2 at (about 4:45pm.) My companion from Tagum, Leo is the one who brought the tent, medium size which good for two heads. The tents had been set-up and evening meal was being prepared by the group. While we both inside the tent suddenly Ms. Caroline from Davao City dropped up her body inside due to immediate transfer coz of fully occupied from other tents for whom she’s on dripping wet due to rain outside.
I can felt my body warmed up after had happened. The environment was now more tolerable but you also realize that temperature will surely drop as the night progresses. Sleep again eluded me as I can only lay on my back with three layers of pack bag, uneasy to move due to overcrowded inside, hehehehe plus uneven ground and silent companions, how I prayed it will be morning soon!
It took a lot of effort to get myself out of the tent. But the moment I look overhead and saw the sky very dim with falling water, it gave me renew spirit and will power. I did manage to get an hour or so of sleep. Our call time was at 4am (July 10), but I was up and ready before then. Imagining myself of what had happened previously, but it only adds to my
vision; and the bent of questioning myself plan... yet again.
……………The Race to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO CLIMB
My goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag 2,922 meters remained me overwhelming
July 10@ 5:00am
With only one sky flake biscuit and cup of Milo for sustenance and a cup of boiled water for warmth, the final trek to the summit begin. In near darkness, armed only with individual flashlights, we walked single file in a bid to reach the summit before the sun rises.
The trails are slight, oftentimes you find yourself on one side of the mountain and the sharp slope below. You can see the pathway alright, but to determine clearly whether it was a gap or slippery mud was another question all together. I trip up several times during the course due to I wear trek slippers and the path was so muddy because of the rain. The summit race for the sunrise was no longer within reach I realized, but on the other hand, my goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag remained me overwhelming.
(6:15am)So with slow steps, pausing often to relieve the stress on my foot, I trekked on, I trekked on. Mountaineers passed me by, a gentle wind blew, the sky brightened, dawn was breaking, I trekked on. Sunrise caught me a few hundred meters below the summit; I paused and break, the cherry varieties were just glorious! It took me a while longer before I actually reached the summit of Mt. Pulag, but the feeling (more of relieve) was truly about.
(7:35am) Never in my life have I saw the heavens with such clarity and majesty, and for the very first time, that white band of light known as the Milky Way, the twist arm of our galaxy, I at last, behold. The sun was still rising through several layers of clouds, casting long shadows, rendering the landscape in orange and gold. One can see the sketches of other mountain peaks, 'lakes' of clouds in luminous white a distance below moving around and backward on me, the huge fulfilling and winding trails we took, the unlimited feeling of freedom, the sense of accomplishment, of fellowship, and the pride in all our hearts that says "yes, it was all significance, WOW I MADE IT!"
10:30am Back at Camp 2, Breakfast
12:30pm at the Ranger Station
05:30pm Victory Liners Terminal, Baguio City
06:30pm Travel from Baguio to Manila
July 11, 2011
01:20am NIA Terminal, Manila
04:50am Flight Manila to Davao City
06:25am Davao International Airport
07:20am Tagum City
The dialects I learned during my stayed in Mt. Pulag (IBALOI & KALANGUYA TRIBE)
MAGANDANG UMAGA / MAGANDANG HAPON / MAGANDANG GABI
- IBALOI (mayat ja agsapa) / (mayat ja mashem) / (mapteng ja dabim)
- KALANGUYA (mayat ni agsapa) / (mayat ni madem) / (mayat ne malabim)
LALAKI / BABAE
- IBALOI (daki) / (bee)
- KALANGUYA (laki) / (bee)
How to get there
The trip to Pulag usually starts from the 6-hour bus trip from Manila to Baguio. This can be best done overnight so that you can rest throughout the entire trip. The bus that leaves Manila by 10-12 PM is the best trip to take. Arrange your transportation by hiring a jeepney parked along the Caltex station near Burnham park and Session road or by taking the Norton buses (Northern Transit Terminal Station at the top of Magsaysay Avenue) bound for Kabayan Benguet. There are three established trail for Mt. Pulag namely the Ambangeg (Babadac), Ellet (Eddet) and Kabayan (Akiki or Killer Trail). Another trail goes directly to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya which is known as the Lusod trail.
“The temperature must've been below 10°C when I woke up with chills move stealthily from my feet; even with two layers of socks, sweat shirt, two jackets, two bonnets, arm warmer, gloves, two pants, shawl and shoes that I didn't bother to take off (dressed fat like a penguin), I can still felt the cold coming from outside of our tent. It's almost 3am, Sunday, not much sleep for nearly eight hours, trembling inside an "accommodation tent", at almost two thousand meter up in the mountains, the only question on my mind was "what am I doing here!!?”…experience by Benjie Bonete from Davao City
www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150241553733301.31...
Madayaw!!!
DAGWAY MT. PULAG
……………The Mt. Pulag – DARE TO DISCOVER
Via Ambangeg Trail, Kabayan, Provinces of Benguet
July 9 to 10, 2011
“MT. PULAG, a journey to a holy place
An Spiritual, Pilgrimage and Cultural of Sensitivity Place”
Mt. Pulag offers an experience the beauty clear view of nature from its Soaring, two thousand nine hundred twenty two (2,922) meters above sea level, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the second highest in the Island Philippines next to Mt. Apo in Davao City (3,142m). Embrace the fresh glimmering sunrise on an early morning while experiencing a chilling temperature that penetrates to the bones. Mt. Pulag became a National Park on February 20, 1987 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation. (source from City Information Officer of Baguio City Mr Ramon S. Dacawi, DILG Supervising Administrative Officer of Cordillera Administrative Region Ms. Shirley V. Mon and DENR Superintendent Mt. Pulag National Park Ms. Emerita B. Albas)
Mt. Pulag is home to a wide variety of flora (which I was so amazed much on photography) and fauna, among which are the widespread dwarf bamboos (you can witness from the start to end point) and the 4 species of cloud rats (as mentioned by the DENR In-charge). Considered sacred by the indigenous people of Benguet, it is also inhabited by the tribes of Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Ifugao and Ilocano (as mentioned by the City Information Officer of Baguio City)
Mt. Pulag spans to the towns of Bokod, Kabayan and Buguias in Benguet, Tinoc in Ifugao and Kayapa in Nueva Viscaya. The biggest part of it though is claimed by Bokod, Benguet.
……………The Road to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO DEPTHS
Second highest Peak Mountain in the Island Philippines
July 8@6:30am
I reached in Baguio (Friday at around 6:30 in the morning), ahead of the group schedule which will be on July 9, Saturday. The air was breezy, rainfall is falling coz it rainy, even a bit cool when the wind propels, a welcome respite from the months of very hot heat in Manila.
Mt. Pulag is considered the easiest of all mountains in the Philippines for climbers, as mentioned by City Information of Baguio City Ramon Dacawi, whom I met during my courtesy call in the City Hall of Baguio (July 8 11:30am). With mostly rolling landscape and well established trails, requiring no specialized equipment, it is the choice among first time trekkers and beginners, as he added.
July 9@7:30am
The jump-off point for Mt. Pulag is Baguio, 6 hours by bus from Manila. Together with me in a group of 46 persons (14 from Cebu, 1 from Pangasinan, 1 from Manila, 2 from Tagum City and 28 from Davao City) we met at the Victory bus station on Baguio with departure set at (7:30am, Saturday) going to DENR Field Office
Now whenever I travel, whether it's by land, sea, or air, I just couldn't get a wink. Maybe it's the excitement, the anxiousness, or the constant motion of the vehicle I'm in that prevented my brain from resting. This has sort of become "bother", that zombie-like state of mind, neither fully awake nor in deep slumber; and I always envy those people who can easily fall asleep.
The group toke a two chartered passenger jeep on a 3 hour ride to the DENR field office. In the middle of our trip we stopped at the Ambuklao Dam in Benguet, the country's first hydroelectric power plant for a picture perfect moments captured.
Upon reaching the DENR office (11:15am), a short briefing was conducted by DENR Superintendent Emerita Albas of Mt. Pulag National Park on the dos and don'ts while trekking Mt. Pulag. Trash, whether organic or non-biodegradable should all be brought down and disposed of properly. Staying on the established trails to minimize damage to vegetations and prevent further destruction of the mountain slopes. Noise must be keep to a minimum and no intimacy at the campsite. Respect the Mountain, Anitos, Landscape, Flora, Fauna and other Environment Aspects.
After a heavy breakfast was done outside the DENR Office.
From the DENR, it was another 2 hours ride, this time on mostly unpaved roads, stony passageway to the ranger station. Roads that provided breathtaking outlooks of the valleys and the terraces below while side openings and narrow valley enveloped you in a solemn silence lack of self-confidence.
The ranger station at Babadak, Kabayan, Benguet (we arrived at 2:15pm) is not some military structure in the middle of nowhere; it sits near a small village at the base of the trail and offer mountaineers a place for final preparation, cooking, rest, and last supply acquisition before the trek. This is also the site where you meet your guides and hire porters to help carry your bags to the designated camping grounds.
……………The Trek to Mt. Pulag – DARE TO EXPLORE
With a sign of 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's Summit
A trek to Mt. Pulag is a strong challenge even to determined mountain climbers. Mt. Pulag is not the kind of common rain forests with trees. Grasses and dwarf bamboos sturdy enough to withstand chilling temperature is the prevalent flora. From a vivid wheat color on dry periods, Mt. Pulag would transform to a grassy savanna on rainy season, as mentioned by the DENR personnel. A common practice of climbers is to split the journey into two stages. Start on the first day to a stopover called Campsite 1 and 2
We started our climb (almost 2:45pm.) From the ranger station, the sign says 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's summit, and there were worrying gray clouds ahead.
I carry my backpack and camera bag while some of my other companions chose to one of the porters carry their belongings. The porters, farmers from the nearby communities actually, are out to supplement their daily income by assisting trekkers. They charge a standard fee of 250 pesos/day to carry your baggage up to the camp.
About to reached through the trek on campsite 1, and sure enough, it begun to rain. Apart from making the trail wet, dirty, and therefore slippery; raincoats was in, adding another un-breathable layer to our already hot and sweaty discomfort. At this altitude, whenever you stop to catch your breath, you can already see clouds of condensations, this and hearing the rapid beats of your own heart amidst the weird silence; you'll then begin to question yourself and your sanity in being there.
It was still raining when we reached the campsite 2 at (about 4:45pm.) My companion from Tagum, Leo is the one who brought the tent, medium size which good for two heads. The tents had been set-up and evening meal was being prepared by the group. While we both inside the tent suddenly Ms. Caroline from Davao City dropped up her body inside due to immediate transfer coz of fully occupied from other tents for whom she’s on dripping wet due to rain outside.
I can felt my body warmed up after had happened. The environment was now more tolerable but you also realize that temperature will surely drop as the night progresses. Sleep again eluded me as I can only lay on my back with three layers of pack bag, uneasy to move due to overcrowded inside, hehehehe plus uneven ground and silent companions, how I prayed it will be morning soon!
It took a lot of effort to get myself out of the tent. But the moment I look overhead and saw the sky very dim with falling water, it gave me renew spirit and will power. I did manage to get an hour or so of sleep. Our call time was at 4am (July 10), but I was up and ready before then. Imagining myself of what had happened previously, but it only adds to my
vision; and the bent of questioning myself plan... yet again.
……………The Race to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO CLIMB
My goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag 2,922 meters remained me overwhelming
July 10@ 5:00am
With only one sky flake biscuit and cup of Milo for sustenance and a cup of boiled water for warmth, the final trek to the summit begin. In near darkness, armed only with individual flashlights, we walked single file in a bid to reach the summit before the sun rises.
The trails are slight, oftentimes you find yourself on one side of the mountain and the sharp slope below. You can see the pathway alright, but to determine clearly whether it was a gap or slippery mud was another question all together. I trip up several times during the course due to I wear trek slippers and the path was so muddy because of the rain. The summit race for the sunrise was no longer within reach I realized, but on the other hand, my goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag remained me overwhelming.
(6:15am)So with slow steps, pausing often to relieve the stress on my foot, I trekked on, I trekked on. Mountaineers passed me by, a gentle wind blew, the sky brightened, dawn was breaking, I trekked on. Sunrise caught me a few hundred meters below the summit; I paused and break, the cherry varieties were just glorious! It took me a while longer before I actually reached the summit of Mt. Pulag, but the feeling (more of relieve) was truly about.
(7:35am) Never in my life have I saw the heavens with such clarity and majesty, and for the very first time, that white band of light known as the Milky Way, the twist arm of our galaxy, I at last, behold. The sun was still rising through several layers of clouds, casting long shadows, rendering the landscape in orange and gold. One can see the sketches of other mountain peaks, 'lakes' of clouds in luminous white a distance below moving around and backward on me, the huge fulfilling and winding trails we took, the unlimited feeling of freedom, the sense of accomplishment, of fellowship, and the pride in all our hearts that says "yes, it was all significance, WOW I MADE IT!"
10:30am Back at Camp 2, Breakfast
12:30pm at the Ranger Station
05:30pm Victory Liners Terminal, Baguio City
06:30pm Travel from Baguio to Manila
July 11, 2011
01:20am NIA Terminal, Manila
04:50am Flight Manila to Davao City
06:25am Davao International Airport
07:20am Tagum City
The dialects I learned during my stayed in Mt. Pulag (IBALOI & KALANGUYA TRIBE)
MAGANDANG UMAGA / MAGANDANG HAPON / MAGANDANG GABI
- IBALOI (mayat ja agsapa) / (mayat ja mashem) / (mapteng ja dabim)
- KALANGUYA (mayat ni agsapa) / (mayat ni madem) / (mayat ne malabim)
LALAKI / BABAE
- IBALOI (daki) / (bee)
- KALANGUYA (laki) / (bee)
How to get there
The trip to Pulag usually starts from the 6-hour bus trip from Manila to Baguio. This can be best done overnight so that you can rest throughout the entire trip. The bus that leaves Manila by 10-12 PM is the best trip to take. Arrange your transportation by hiring a jeepney parked along the Caltex station near Burnham park and Session road or by taking the Norton buses (Northern Transit Terminal Station at the top of Magsaysay Avenue) bound for Kabayan Benguet. There are three established trail for Mt. Pulag namely the Ambangeg (Babadac), Ellet (Eddet) and Kabayan (Akiki or Killer Trail). Another trail goes directly to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya which is known as the Lusod trail.
“The temperature must've been below 10°C when I woke up with chills move stealthily from my feet; even with two layers of socks, sweat shirt, two jackets, two bonnets, arm warmer, gloves, two pants, shawl and shoes that I didn't bother to take off (dressed fat like a penguin), I can still felt the cold coming from outside of our tent. It's almost 3am, Sunday, not much sleep for nearly eight hours, trembling inside an "accommodation tent", at almost two thousand meter up in the mountains, the only question on my mind was "what am I doing here!!?”…experience by Benjie Bonete from Davao City
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DAGWAY MT. PULAG
……………The Mt. Pulag – DARE TO DISCOVER
Via Ambangeg Trail, Kabayan, Provinces of Benguet
July 9 to 10, 2011
“MT. PULAG, a journey to a holy place
An Spiritual, Pilgrimage and Cultural of Sensitivity Place”
Mt. Pulag offers an experience the beauty clear view of nature from its Soaring, two thousand nine hundred twenty two (2,922) meters above sea level, Mt. Pulag is the highest mountain in Luzon and the second highest in the Island Philippines next to Mt. Apo in Davao City (3,142m). Embrace the fresh glimmering sunrise on an early morning while experiencing a chilling temperature that penetrates to the bones. Mt. Pulag became a National Park on February 20, 1987 by virtue of Presidential Proclamation. (source from City Information Officer of Baguio City Mr Ramon S. Dacawi, DILG Supervising Administrative Officer of Cordillera Administrative Region Ms. Shirley V. Mon and DENR Superintendent Mt. Pulag National Park Ms. Emerita B. Albas)
Mt. Pulag is home to a wide variety of flora (which I was so amazed much on photography) and fauna, among which are the widespread dwarf bamboos (you can witness from the start to end point) and the 4 species of cloud rats (as mentioned by the DENR In-charge). Considered sacred by the indigenous people of Benguet, it is also inhabited by the tribes of Ibaloi, Kalanguya, Ifugao and Ilocano (as mentioned by the City Information Officer of Baguio City)
Mt. Pulag spans to the towns of Bokod, Kabayan and Buguias in Benguet, Tinoc in Ifugao and Kayapa in Nueva Viscaya. The biggest part of it though is claimed by Bokod, Benguet.
……………The Road to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO DEPTHS
Second highest Peak Mountain in the Island Philippines
July 8@6:30am
I reached in Baguio (Friday at around 6:30 in the morning), ahead of the group schedule which will be on July 9, Saturday. The air was breezy, rainfall is falling coz it rainy, even a bit cool when the wind propels, a welcome respite from the months of very hot heat in Manila.
Mt. Pulag is considered the easiest of all mountains in the Philippines for climbers, as mentioned by City Information of Baguio City Ramon Dacawi, whom I met during my courtesy call in the City Hall of Baguio (July 8 11:30am). With mostly rolling landscape and well established trails, requiring no specialized equipment, it is the choice among first time trekkers and beginners, as he added.
July 9@7:30am
The jump-off point for Mt. Pulag is Baguio, 6 hours by bus from Manila. Together with me in a group of 46 persons (14 from Cebu, 1 from Pangasinan, 1 from Manila, 2 from Tagum City and 28 from Davao City) we met at the Victory bus station on Baguio with departure set at (7:30am, Saturday) going to DENR Field Office
Now whenever I travel, whether it's by land, sea, or air, I just couldn't get a wink. Maybe it's the excitement, the anxiousness, or the constant motion of the vehicle I'm in that prevented my brain from resting. This has sort of become "bother", that zombie-like state of mind, neither fully awake nor in deep slumber; and I always envy those people who can easily fall asleep.
The group toke a two chartered passenger jeep on a 3 hour ride to the DENR field office. In the middle of our trip we stopped at the Ambuklao Dam in Benguet, the country's first hydroelectric power plant for a picture perfect moments captured.
Upon reaching the DENR office (11:15am), a short briefing was conducted by DENR Superintendent Emerita Albas of Mt. Pulag National Park on the dos and don'ts while trekking Mt. Pulag. Trash, whether organic or non-biodegradable should all be brought down and disposed of properly. Staying on the established trails to minimize damage to vegetations and prevent further destruction of the mountain slopes. Noise must be keep to a minimum and no intimacy at the campsite. Respect the Mountain, Anitos, Landscape, Flora, Fauna and other Environment Aspects.
After a heavy breakfast was done outside the DENR Office.
From the DENR, it was another 2 hours ride, this time on mostly unpaved roads, stony passageway to the ranger station. Roads that provided breathtaking outlooks of the valleys and the terraces below while side openings and narrow valley enveloped you in a solemn silence lack of self-confidence.
The ranger station at Babadak, Kabayan, Benguet (we arrived at 2:15pm) is not some military structure in the middle of nowhere; it sits near a small village at the base of the trail and offer mountaineers a place for final preparation, cooking, rest, and last supply acquisition before the trek. This is also the site where you meet your guides and hire porters to help carry your bags to the designated camping grounds.
……………The Trek to Mt. Pulag – DARE TO EXPLORE
With a sign of 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's Summit
A trek to Mt. Pulag is a strong challenge even to determined mountain climbers. Mt. Pulag is not the kind of common rain forests with trees. Grasses and dwarf bamboos sturdy enough to withstand chilling temperature is the prevalent flora. From a vivid wheat color on dry periods, Mt. Pulag would transform to a grassy savanna on rainy season, as mentioned by the DENR personnel. A common practice of climbers is to split the journey into two stages. Start on the first day to a stopover called Campsite 1 and 2
We started our climb (almost 2:45pm.) From the ranger station, the sign says 7.5km to Mt. Pulag's summit, and there were worrying gray clouds ahead.
I carry my backpack and camera bag while some of my other companions chose to one of the porters carry their belongings. The porters, farmers from the nearby communities actually, are out to supplement their daily income by assisting trekkers. They charge a standard fee of 250 pesos/day to carry your baggage up to the camp.
About to reached through the trek on campsite 1, and sure enough, it begun to rain. Apart from making the trail wet, dirty, and therefore slippery; raincoats was in, adding another un-breathable layer to our already hot and sweaty discomfort. At this altitude, whenever you stop to catch your breath, you can already see clouds of condensations, this and hearing the rapid beats of your own heart amidst the weird silence; you'll then begin to question yourself and your sanity in being there.
It was still raining when we reached the campsite 2 at (about 4:45pm.) My companion from Tagum, Leo is the one who brought the tent, medium size which good for two heads. The tents had been set-up and evening meal was being prepared by the group. While we both inside the tent suddenly Ms. Caroline from Davao City dropped up her body inside due to immediate transfer coz of fully occupied from other tents for whom she’s on dripping wet due to rain outside.
I can felt my body warmed up after had happened. The environment was now more tolerable but you also realize that temperature will surely drop as the night progresses. Sleep again eluded me as I can only lay on my back with three layers of pack bag, uneasy to move due to overcrowded inside, hehehehe plus uneven ground and silent companions, how I prayed it will be morning soon!
It took a lot of effort to get myself out of the tent. But the moment I look overhead and saw the sky very dim with falling water, it gave me renew spirit and will power. I did manage to get an hour or so of sleep. Our call time was at 4am (July 10), but I was up and ready before then. Imagining myself of what had happened previously, but it only adds to my
vision; and the bent of questioning myself plan... yet again.
……………The Race to Mt. Pulag - DARE TO CLIMB
My goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag 2,922 meters remained me overwhelming
July 10@ 5:00am
With only one sky flake biscuit and cup of Milo for sustenance and a cup of boiled water for warmth, the final trek to the summit begin. In near darkness, armed only with individual flashlights, we walked single file in a bid to reach the summit before the sun rises.
The trails are slight, oftentimes you find yourself on one side of the mountain and the sharp slope below. You can see the pathway alright, but to determine clearly whether it was a gap or slippery mud was another question all together. I trip up several times during the course due to I wear trek slippers and the path was so muddy because of the rain. The summit race for the sunrise was no longer within reach I realized, but on the other hand, my goal to set foot atop Mt. Pulag remained me overwhelming.
(6:15am)So with slow steps, pausing often to relieve the stress on my foot, I trekked on, I trekked on. Mountaineers passed me by, a gentle wind blew, the sky brightened, dawn was breaking, I trekked on. Sunrise caught me a few hundred meters below the summit; I paused and break, the cherry varieties were just glorious! It took me a while longer before I actually reached the summit of Mt. Pulag, but the feeling (more of relieve) was truly about.
(7:35am) Never in my life have I saw the heavens with such clarity and majesty, and for the very first time, that white band of light known as the Milky Way, the twist arm of our galaxy, I at last, behold. The sun was still rising through several layers of clouds, casting long shadows, rendering the landscape in orange and gold. One can see the sketches of other mountain peaks, 'lakes' of clouds in luminous white a distance below moving around and backward on me, the huge fulfilling and winding trails we took, the unlimited feeling of freedom, the sense of accomplishment, of fellowship, and the pride in all our hearts that says "yes, it was all significance, WOW I MADE IT!"
10:30am Back at Camp 2, Breakfast
12:30pm at the Ranger Station
05:30pm Victory Liners Terminal, Baguio City
06:30pm Travel from Baguio to Manila
July 11, 2011
01:20am NIA Terminal, Manila
04:50am Flight Manila to Davao City
06:25am Davao International Airport
07:20am Tagum City
The dialects I learned during my stayed in Mt. Pulag (IBALOI & KALANGUYA TRIBE)
MAGANDANG UMAGA / MAGANDANG HAPON / MAGANDANG GABI
- IBALOI (mayat ja agsapa) / (mayat ja mashem) / (mapteng ja dabim)
- KALANGUYA (mayat ni agsapa) / (mayat ni madem) / (mayat ne malabim)
LALAKI / BABAE
- IBALOI (daki) / (bee)
- KALANGUYA (laki) / (bee)
How to get there
The trip to Pulag usually starts from the 6-hour bus trip from Manila to Baguio. This can be best done overnight so that you can rest throughout the entire trip. The bus that leaves Manila by 10-12 PM is the best trip to take. Arrange your transportation by hiring a jeepney parked along the Caltex station near Burnham park and Session road or by taking the Norton buses (Northern Transit Terminal Station at the top of Magsaysay Avenue) bound for Kabayan Benguet. There are three established trail for Mt. Pulag namely the Ambangeg (Babadac), Ellet (Eddet) and Kabayan (Akiki or Killer Trail). Another trail goes directly to Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya which is known as the Lusod trail.
“The temperature must've been below 10°C when I woke up with chills move stealthily from my feet; even with two layers of socks, sweat shirt, two jackets, two bonnets, arm warmer, gloves, two pants, shawl and shoes that I didn't bother to take off (dressed fat like a penguin), I can still felt the cold coming from outside of our tent. It's almost 3am, Sunday, not much sleep for nearly eight hours, trembling inside an "accommodation tent", at almost two thousand meter up in the mountains, the only question on my mind was "what am I doing here!!?”…experience by Benjie Bonete from Davao City
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DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF CALAPAN
The history of the Divine Word College of Calapan as a Catholic institution of higher learning traces its roots back to the missionary work of Fr. Benito Rixner, SVD and other missionaries of the Society of the Divine Word in Mindoro. Mindoro Junior College, as the school was originally called, was established in April 1946. The formal opening of classes in first year Normal Education, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, and special short-term courses in Typing and Stenography was on July 1,1946. There were thirty-seven students as first enrollees.
The first floor of the old bishop’s residence was used for classrooms by the students and ten faculty members. The biggest room served as library with around a thousand volumes coming from other SVD schools and the rest from donations. The regular residence rooms were used as classrooms while the smallest room became the Registrar’s Office. Athletic activities were held at the church plaza.
In 1953, Fr. Albert Cook, SVD who was the Director at that time constructed a two-storey building on a lot purchased adjacent to the two original buildings. Construction was completed just in time for the school year 1953-1954. By that time, there were three buildings being occupied by about a thousand students. The buildings became functional until the summer of 1964.
From 1954 to 1964 there was a steady increase in enrolment that a bigger space was a felt need. Through the efforts of Bishop William Duschak, SVD, DD, a man of foresight and dynamism who went to Europe to ask for donations from friends and benefactors, the dream of having a modern college in a spacious compound materialized. During the school year 1964-1965 all classes were moved to the new campus-a very imposing building built along modern architectural lines. About the same time, the Elementary Department was inaugurated by virtue of the Temporary Permit No. 96. In 1975, the President, Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD, also introduced the School Campaign Program which proved to be an effective promotional strategy of the college.
In 1976, permission was granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) for the revival of the Graduate School program which was phased out in 1972. Meanwhile the college curriculum was further diversified with the inclusion of the short- term courses and the offering of traditional fields of concentration in the degree programs .With the advent of the 1980’s, more vigorous efforts were directed not only to improve the school facilities, but also to acquire additional site for future expansion.
In 1980, the course in Master in Business Administration (MBA) was opened by virtue of Temporary Permit No.132, s. 1985 dated July 1980 with 47 students and three professors. Its subsequent recognition was granted on June 1985 and signed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, Jaime C. Laya.
In January 1981, the name of the college was changed from Mindoro College to Divine Word College of Calapan; thus, making it more representative of the educational apostolate of the Society of the Divine Word in the province of Oriental Mindoro.
In 1987, having satisfactorily met the standards and requirements of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), the Divine Word College of Calapan was granted Level II accreditation for five years. On April 2, 1993 another Level II accreditation was granted. A re-accreditation was given in 1998.
A non-degree program in Computer Science was opened during the administration of Fr. Joel L. Maribao, to give the youth the opportunity to learn the new technology. The Associate in Computer Data Processing (ACDP) was recognized during the school year 1994-1995, while the two-year course in Computer System and Business Management (CSBM) was given Permit No. TV-P 059, s. 1994.
In 1995, the Civil Engineering Department was acknowledged as Number 1 in the regional level (Region IV) and Number 10 in the National level on account of the high percentage of board passers. This was published in the Philippine Star dated June 13, 1995.
Another honor was received by DWCC as per CHED Memorandum No. 76, s. 1995, where DWCC was selected as Center for Excellence in Teacher Education in Region IV. It was also during the time of Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD (1994-1995), that DWCC was selected by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as Institute of Local Government Academy (ILGA) in Oriental Mindoro.
During the administration of Fr. Romeo P. Bancale, SVD, the Graduate School Department was granted permission to offer two new graduate programs, Master in Public Administration and Doctor of Philosophy in Management, by virtue of the Government Recognition Nos. 27 and 28, s. 1997, and made effective in the school year 1997-1998. It was also in that same year that the High School Department moved out from the main campus to the Janssen campus located in Brgy. Pachoca, Calapan City. The campus has been renamed Freinademetz campus.
In the school year 2000-2001, during the term of Fr. Ernesto F. Vitor, SVD, Government Permits were granted to offer new courses namely Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management as well as Associate Courses in Office Administration, Tourism, and HRM using the ladderized curriculum.
The year 2002 witnessed the completion of the construction of the Elementary Department building located adjacent to the High School Department building at the Freinademetz campus. In the succeeding year the Elementary Department transferred to its new site, thus housing together the Basic Education Department in that campus.
A milestone for the institution was again achieved when the DWCC-SIFE team of the Student In Free Enterprise (SIFE) was acclaimed the national champion in the SIFE National Exposition held at the Holiday Inn, Manila in February 2002. Later, the champion team represented the country in the prestigious SIFE World Cup in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in September of the same year. And again in 2005, DWCC made it to the national limelight when Jose Lemuel Dimaunahan topped the November 2005 Electronics and Communications Engineering board examination while Heidi Libed topped the 2005 Licensure Examination for Teachers in Region IV.
The year 2006 marked the 60th founding anniversary of the Divine Word College of Calapan. Themed ‘Word in a Changing World’, DWCC, under the administration of Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD, renewed its commitment to continue to provide quality education relevant to the demands of the constantly changing world and that of the local milieu. Among its thrusts for the next three years (2005-2008) are its renewed emphasis on research, the re-strengthening of its institutional linkages, and the building of a stronger family within the DWCC community.
Pursuant to its thrust in research, DWCC launched the Center for Mindoro Studies last July 27, 2006. As a resource center the Center for Mindoro Studies features the aspects and facets of the unique cultural heritage of Mindoro; and endeavors to promote awareness, sensitivity, and respect for the indigenous culture of the Mangyans. As a center for research it aims to put up a repository of research outputs and historical materials relevant to the studies governing parochial schools, parishes, and municipalities in the provinces of the Island of Mindoro.
In the second semester of school year 2006-2007, through the assistance of the Technical Education and Skills Authority (TESDA), and under the auspices of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo scholarship programs, DWCC began offering certificate courses in Contact Center Agent Training, Medical Transcription and Commercial Cooking.
The Divine Word College of Calapan believes that it has fulfilled a very important role in the human resource development of Mindoro through quality and relevant Catholic education. It is committed to continue with this mission beyond the 60th year of its foundation.
DIVINE WORD COLLEGE OF CALAPAN
The history of the Divine Word College of Calapan as a Catholic institution of higher learning traces its roots back to the missionary work of Fr. Benito Rixner, SVD and other missionaries of the Society of the Divine Word in Mindoro. Mindoro Junior College, as the school was originally called, was established in April 1946. The formal opening of classes in first year Normal Education, Liberal Arts, Pre-Law, and special short-term courses in Typing and Stenography was on July 1,1946. There were thirty-seven students as first enrollees.
The first floor of the old bishop’s residence was used for classrooms by the students and ten faculty members. The biggest room served as library with around a thousand volumes coming from other SVD schools and the rest from donations. The regular residence rooms were used as classrooms while the smallest room became the Registrar’s Office. Athletic activities were held at the church plaza.
In 1953, Fr. Albert Cook, SVD who was the Director at that time constructed a two-storey building on a lot purchased adjacent to the two original buildings. Construction was completed just in time for the school year 1953-1954. By that time, there were three buildings being occupied by about a thousand students. The buildings became functional until the summer of 1964.
From 1954 to 1964 there was a steady increase in enrolment that a bigger space was a felt need. Through the efforts of Bishop William Duschak, SVD, DD, a man of foresight and dynamism who went to Europe to ask for donations from friends and benefactors, the dream of having a modern college in a spacious compound materialized. During the school year 1964-1965 all classes were moved to the new campus-a very imposing building built along modern architectural lines. About the same time, the Elementary Department was inaugurated by virtue of the Temporary Permit No. 96. In 1975, the President, Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD, also introduced the School Campaign Program which proved to be an effective promotional strategy of the college.
In 1976, permission was granted by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Sports (MECS) for the revival of the Graduate School program which was phased out in 1972. Meanwhile the college curriculum was further diversified with the inclusion of the short- term courses and the offering of traditional fields of concentration in the degree programs .With the advent of the 1980’s, more vigorous efforts were directed not only to improve the school facilities, but also to acquire additional site for future expansion.
In 1980, the course in Master in Business Administration (MBA) was opened by virtue of Temporary Permit No.132, s. 1985 dated July 1980 with 47 students and three professors. Its subsequent recognition was granted on June 1985 and signed by the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, Jaime C. Laya.
In January 1981, the name of the college was changed from Mindoro College to Divine Word College of Calapan; thus, making it more representative of the educational apostolate of the Society of the Divine Word in the province of Oriental Mindoro.
In 1987, having satisfactorily met the standards and requirements of the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities (PAASCU), the Divine Word College of Calapan was granted Level II accreditation for five years. On April 2, 1993 another Level II accreditation was granted. A re-accreditation was given in 1998.
A non-degree program in Computer Science was opened during the administration of Fr. Joel L. Maribao, to give the youth the opportunity to learn the new technology. The Associate in Computer Data Processing (ACDP) was recognized during the school year 1994-1995, while the two-year course in Computer System and Business Management (CSBM) was given Permit No. TV-P 059, s. 1994.
In 1995, the Civil Engineering Department was acknowledged as Number 1 in the regional level (Region IV) and Number 10 in the National level on account of the high percentage of board passers. This was published in the Philippine Star dated June 13, 1995.
Another honor was received by DWCC as per CHED Memorandum No. 76, s. 1995, where DWCC was selected as Center for Excellence in Teacher Education in Region IV. It was also during the time of Fr. Eleuterio S. Lacaron, SVD (1994-1995), that DWCC was selected by the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) as Institute of Local Government Academy (ILGA) in Oriental Mindoro.
During the administration of Fr. Romeo P. Bancale, SVD, the Graduate School Department was granted permission to offer two new graduate programs, Master in Public Administration and Doctor of Philosophy in Management, by virtue of the Government Recognition Nos. 27 and 28, s. 1997, and made effective in the school year 1997-1998. It was also in that same year that the High School Department moved out from the main campus to the Janssen campus located in Brgy. Pachoca, Calapan City. The campus has been renamed Freinademetz campus.
In the school year 2000-2001, during the term of Fr. Ernesto F. Vitor, SVD, Government Permits were granted to offer new courses namely Bachelor of Science in Office Administration, Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Bachelor of Science in Hotel and Restaurant Management as well as Associate Courses in Office Administration, Tourism, and HRM using the ladderized curriculum.
The year 2002 witnessed the completion of the construction of the Elementary Department building located adjacent to the High School Department building at the Freinademetz campus. In the succeeding year the Elementary Department transferred to its new site, thus housing together the Basic Education Department in that campus.
A milestone for the institution was again achieved when the DWCC-SIFE team of the Student In Free Enterprise (SIFE) was acclaimed the national champion in the SIFE National Exposition held at the Holiday Inn, Manila in February 2002. Later, the champion team represented the country in the prestigious SIFE World Cup in Amsterdam, The Netherlands in September of the same year. And again in 2005, DWCC made it to the national limelight when Jose Lemuel Dimaunahan topped the November 2005 Electronics and Communications Engineering board examination while Heidi Libed topped the 2005 Licensure Examination for Teachers in Region IV.
The year 2006 marked the 60th founding anniversary of the Divine Word College of Calapan. Themed ‘Word in a Changing World’, DWCC, under the administration of Fr. Nielo M. Cantilado, SVD, renewed its commitment to continue to provide quality education relevant to the demands of the constantly changing world and that of the local milieu. Among its thrusts for the next three years (2005-2008) are its renewed emphasis on research, the re-strengthening of its institutional linkages, and the building of a stronger family within the DWCC community.
Pursuant to its thrust in research, DWCC launched the Center for Mindoro Studies last July 27, 2006. As a resource center the Center for Mindoro Studies features the aspects and facets of the unique cultural heritage of Mindoro; and endeavors to promote awareness, sensitivity, and respect for the indigenous culture of the Mangyans. As a center for research it aims to put up a repository of research outputs and historical materials relevant to the studies governing parochial schools, parishes, and municipalities in the provinces of the Island of Mindoro.
In the second semester of school year 2006-2007, through the assistance of the Technical Education and Skills Authority (TESDA), and under the auspices of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo scholarship programs, DWCC began offering certificate courses in Contact Center Agent Training, Medical Transcription and Commercial Cooking.
The Divine Word College of Calapan believes that it has fulfilled a very important role in the human resource development of Mindoro through quality and relevant Catholic education. It is committed to continue with this mission beyond the 60th year of its foundation.
Philippines Hidden River
THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER
August 31, 2011
Madayaw!!!
Philippines Hidden RiverSeven Best Natures Wonders in the World THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER Barangay Sabang, City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Island Luzon, Philippines
Visited by Madayaw WowDagway!
QUICK GLANCE ABOUT THE CITY
The City of Puerto Princesa (City of Princess Port, Filipino: Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa,), the capital of Palawan, is a first class city in the Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 210,508 people in 33,306 households.
It is famous for its crocodile farm, underground river and numerous dive spots. It is also the second largest city in the Philippines (after Davao City) in terms of total land area. Puerto Princesa is home to several world-class tourist spots. Among them is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its underground river.
A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia. As the city was recently declared a highly-urbanized city, per Section 29 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines, it is no longer under the administrative supervision of the provincial government of Palawan, and its residents are no longer eligible to vote for provincial officials.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_City)
MY JOURNAL - THE UNDERGROUND RIVER
The Philippines is often skipped by tourists travelling around Southeast Asia due to its awkward geographic location. One has to take a flight to enter the country in comparison to an overland option that you have when you go from one country to another in mainland Southeast Asia. One of the flight of which I was lucky to have had visited is the Subterranean Underground River in the River National Park. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east.
Underground River National Park in Puerto Princesa is one of the country's most stunning river paradises that can be found in Palawan, which is often referred to as the last frontier of the Philippines. The Underground River is the longest explored underground river in the world. A total of 8.2 kilometers have been discovered; 4.3 kilometers are navigable; but access to tourists is limited to 1.5 kilometers. You’ll have to get a special permit to explore the rest of the river.
The park is the only one that is managed by a local government unit in fact. It was under the care of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) before. But illegal logging was rampant. Newly-elected Puerto Princesa Mayor, Edward Hagedorn brought then DENR Secretary Angel Alcala to the park to show him the illegal logging activities of the DENR personnel. This resulted in a memorandum that turned the whole area over to the city government.
MY TRAVEL DIARY
August 31, 2011First of all, you have to get a van that will transport you back and forth (from your hotel going to the wharf). The river is located on the mid western coast of Palawan and it would take you an approximately more than 2 hours of road trip to get there which includes the stopover. The construction of road going to Sabang is almost completed so it’s easier to travel.
I and my friend went there via a group tour, really convenient since they took care of all the logistics. The PHP1500/per head includes hotel pick-up, land travel to and from Sabang Beach, boat transfers from Sabang to the river entrance, all entrance fees, lunch and snacks.
MY RIDE TO SABANG BEACH
The jump-off point for the Underground River is about two hours from the city center, with three stopovers: one as you leaves the National High-way, second at the Buenavista View Deck where you could savor a panoramic view of Ulugan Bay and watching the towering scenic view of the architectural mountains which connects to the underground river at Barangay Tagabinet. When you arrived at Sabang Beach, you had to visit the park office, make sure to secure first your permit from the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office to visit the Underground River and book your boat to the river entrance it will be done by the tour driver of the van. You will not pay anything from this office.
On the boat on the way to the river entrance, we were afforded stunning views of a distinctive topography limestone landscape that characterizes the park. Swimming is not allowed in the river entrance area which is why you had to hike up and down the Monkey Trail to get to that beach to swim.
MY JOURNEY AT THE RIVER
You had to sign their register at the entrance, wear life jackets and protective helmets, and wait in line to board small boats with outriggers that would take you into the cave. Each boat had a battery-powered lamp in front which I would later find out while exploring the area, were charged with solar energy. Crossing around were cave swiflets (not bats as others mistake them for) that are most known for the nests they create from their saliva that become the main ingredient of nido soup (Balinsasayaw).
The formations inside the cave are spectacular. The limestone shapes inside take on crazy images in the dim lighting and it’s easy to see why some have been given names like ‘The Holy Family’, ‘Face of Jesus’,’ Big Bacon’, ’The (12) twelve disciples Jesus Christ’ and others you could seen inside the river. The speleothems (the cave formations or secondary mineral deposits) formed by thousands of years of mineral accumulation, were very interesting. Finally, the tour inside the cave lasted about 45 minutes.
MY SPECIAL THANKS TO:
The Office of DILG City of Puerto Prinsesa led by its OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan together with his staff’s personnel for the warmth accommodation shared with us. On arrival at the Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Puerto Princesa, Palawan, we (Edwin B. Lasquite and Genevieve Caasi) went directly to the Office of the (DILG) Department of the Interior and Local Government of Region IV-B, City of Puerto Prinsesa for a courtesy call to OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan.
With that, Mr. Maranan gives us a short briefing about what’s in Puerto Prinsesa to visit with and hosted a lunch. The director also helps us look for our accommodation and booking arrangement for our tour in the city (two days).“You need to visit the Underground River or else your visit in our City is worthless if you can’t visit the river, it feels you’re not here in the Palawan,” ended mentioned by Mr. Maranan.
GETTING THERE…
How to get to the Underground River. The Underground River is located only 50 kilometers north of the island capital Puerto Princesa which has an airport with daily flight from Manila & Cebu International Airports.
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Philippines Hidden River
THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER
August 31, 2011
Madayaw!!!
Philippines Hidden RiverSeven Best Natures Wonders in the World THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER Barangay Sabang, City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Island Luzon, Philippines
Visited by Madayaw WowDagway!
QUICK GLANCE ABOUT THE CITY
The City of Puerto Princesa (City of Princess Port, Filipino: Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa,), the capital of Palawan, is a first class city in the Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 210,508 people in 33,306 households.
It is famous for its crocodile farm, underground river and numerous dive spots. It is also the second largest city in the Philippines (after Davao City) in terms of total land area. Puerto Princesa is home to several world-class tourist spots. Among them is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its underground river.
A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia. As the city was recently declared a highly-urbanized city, per Section 29 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines, it is no longer under the administrative supervision of the provincial government of Palawan, and its residents are no longer eligible to vote for provincial officials.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_City)
MY JOURNAL - THE UNDERGROUND RIVER
The Philippines is often skipped by tourists travelling around Southeast Asia due to its awkward geographic location. One has to take a flight to enter the country in comparison to an overland option that you have when you go from one country to another in mainland Southeast Asia. One of the flight of which I was lucky to have had visited is the Subterranean Underground River in the River National Park. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east.
Underground River National Park in Puerto Princesa is one of the country's most stunning river paradises that can be found in Palawan, which is often referred to as the last frontier of the Philippines. The Underground River is the longest explored underground river in the world. A total of 8.2 kilometers have been discovered; 4.3 kilometers are navigable; but access to tourists is limited to 1.5 kilometers. You’ll have to get a special permit to explore the rest of the river.
The park is the only one that is managed by a local government unit in fact. It was under the care of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) before. But illegal logging was rampant. Newly-elected Puerto Princesa Mayor, Edward Hagedorn brought then DENR Secretary Angel Alcala to the park to show him the illegal logging activities of the DENR personnel. This resulted in a memorandum that turned the whole area over to the city government.
MY TRAVEL DIARY
August 31, 2011First of all, you have to get a van that will transport you back and forth (from your hotel going to the wharf). The river is located on the mid western coast of Palawan and it would take you an approximately more than 2 hours of road trip to get there which includes the stopover. The construction of road going to Sabang is almost completed so it’s easier to travel.
I and my friend went there via a group tour, really convenient since they took care of all the logistics. The PHP1500/per head includes hotel pick-up, land travel to and from Sabang Beach, boat transfers from Sabang to the river entrance, all entrance fees, lunch and snacks.
MY RIDE TO SABANG BEACH
The jump-off point for the Underground River is about two hours from the city center, with three stopovers: one as you leaves the National High-way, second at the Buenavista View Deck where you could savor a panoramic view of Ulugan Bay and watching the towering scenic view of the architectural mountains which connects to the underground river at Barangay Tagabinet. When you arrived at Sabang Beach, you had to visit the park office, make sure to secure first your permit from the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office to visit the Underground River and book your boat to the river entrance it will be done by the tour driver of the van. You will not pay anything from this office.
On the boat on the way to the river entrance, we were afforded stunning views of a distinctive topography limestone landscape that characterizes the park. Swimming is not allowed in the river entrance area which is why you had to hike up and down the Monkey Trail to get to that beach to swim.
MY JOURNEY AT THE RIVER
You had to sign their register at the entrance, wear life jackets and protective helmets, and wait in line to board small boats with outriggers that would take you into the cave. Each boat had a battery-powered lamp in front which I would later find out while exploring the area, were charged with solar energy. Crossing around were cave swiflets (not bats as others mistake them for) that are most known for the nests they create from their saliva that become the main ingredient of nido soup (Balinsasayaw).
The formations inside the cave are spectacular. The limestone shapes inside take on crazy images in the dim lighting and it’s easy to see why some have been given names like ‘The Holy Family’, ‘Face of Jesus’,’ Big Bacon’, ’The (12) twelve disciples Jesus Christ’ and others you could seen inside the river. The speleothems (the cave formations or secondary mineral deposits) formed by thousands of years of mineral accumulation, were very interesting. Finally, the tour inside the cave lasted about 45 minutes.
MY SPECIAL THANKS TO:
The Office of DILG City of Puerto Prinsesa led by its OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan together with his staff’s personnel for the warmth accommodation shared with us. On arrival at the Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Puerto Princesa, Palawan, we (Edwin B. Lasquite and Genevieve Caasi) went directly to the Office of the (DILG) Department of the Interior and Local Government of Region IV-B, City of Puerto Prinsesa for a courtesy call to OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan.
With that, Mr. Maranan gives us a short briefing about what’s in Puerto Prinsesa to visit with and hosted a lunch. The director also helps us look for our accommodation and booking arrangement for our tour in the city (two days).“You need to visit the Underground River or else your visit in our City is worthless if you can’t visit the river, it feels you’re not here in the Palawan,” ended mentioned by Mr. Maranan.
GETTING THERE…
How to get to the Underground River. The Underground River is located only 50 kilometers north of the island capital Puerto Princesa which has an airport with daily flight from Manila & Cebu International Airports.
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Dorothy Fenner Oral History Interview
Life history interview conducted by Janice Dilg.
March 22, 2014
Biography
Dorothy Louise Harstad was born in Tacoma, Washington in 1917, the daughter of a one-time professional baseball player who became a successful dentist. Harstad was raised in Milton-Freewater, Oregon and graduated from McLoughlin-Union High School in 1935. She enrolled at Oregon State College the following autumn in pursuit of a degree in Home Economics Education.
Harstad was very active while at OSC. A member of Delta Delta Delta sorority, she also participated in the college choir, was well-known as a pianist, and was a member of both the Omicron Nu Home Economics Honorary as well as Phi Kappa Psi, OSC's most prestigious honor society. She completed her studies in 1939 and promptly re-enrolled as a graduate student, seeking a M.S. in Home Economics. It was during this time that she married fellow Oregon Stater John Fenner, a student in Secretarial Science one year her junior. She completed her master's degree in 1941, having defended a thesis titled "Federal and State Regulations as Aids to Oregon Consumer Buyers of Food."
With the onset of war, John Fenner was called into active duty. In 1943 Dorothy chose to do likewise by joining the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, where she was trained as a code-breaker. Based at Two Rock Ranch Station near Petaluma, California, Fenner operated as part of a team charged with intercepting and interpreting the Japanese Katakana Radio Code.
With the cessation of hostilities in 1945, the Fenners returned to Corvallis, where John had been named Executive Secretary of the OSC Alumni Association. The couple left in 1948 so that John could pursue further education and begin his career in law, but returned once more in 1954, when John established a firm in Corvallis. He later served as President of the OSU Alumni Association and, for eight years over two terms, as Benton County District Attorney. He also provided legal representation for the OSU Foundation for three decades and served the organization in numerous additional capacities, including as President and Chairman of the Board.
In the late 1950s, Dorothy used her two degrees to find part-time employment as an OSC faculty member in Home Economics. Mother to three children, she also made time for extensive volunteer service, with a particular focus on music. Dorothy is a founding member of the Corvallis Symphony Society and has contributed both time and resources to the OSU School of Music. For many years she was also the official piano accompanist for the singing of the OSU alma mater, particularly at alumni gatherings. In 2002 the Fenners received the Jean and Crawford H. "Scram" Graham Award from the OSU Alumni Association, in recognition of their long service to the university.
Later in life, the Fenners retired to Saratoga, California. John Fenner passed away in March 2013 at the age of 94.
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Philippines Hidden River
THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER
August 31, 2011
Madayaw!!!
Philippines Hidden RiverSeven Best Natures Wonders in the World THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER Barangay Sabang, City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Island Luzon, Philippines
Visited by Madayaw WowDagway!
QUICK GLANCE ABOUT THE CITY
The City of Puerto Princesa (City of Princess Port, Filipino: Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa,), the capital of Palawan, is a first class city in the Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 210,508 people in 33,306 households.
It is famous for its crocodile farm, underground river and numerous dive spots. It is also the second largest city in the Philippines (after Davao City) in terms of total land area. Puerto Princesa is home to several world-class tourist spots. Among them is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its underground river.
A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia. As the city was recently declared a highly-urbanized city, per Section 29 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines, it is no longer under the administrative supervision of the provincial government of Palawan, and its residents are no longer eligible to vote for provincial officials.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_City)
MY JOURNAL - THE UNDERGROUND RIVER
The Philippines is often skipped by tourists travelling around Southeast Asia due to its awkward geographic location. One has to take a flight to enter the country in comparison to an overland option that you have when you go from one country to another in mainland Southeast Asia. One of the flight of which I was lucky to have had visited is the Subterranean Underground River in the River National Park. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east.
Underground River National Park in Puerto Princesa is one of the country's most stunning river paradises that can be found in Palawan, which is often referred to as the last frontier of the Philippines. The Underground River is the longest explored underground river in the world. A total of 8.2 kilometers have been discovered; 4.3 kilometers are navigable; but access to tourists is limited to 1.5 kilometers. You’ll have to get a special permit to explore the rest of the river.
The park is the only one that is managed by a local government unit in fact. It was under the care of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) before. But illegal logging was rampant. Newly-elected Puerto Princesa Mayor, Edward Hagedorn brought then DENR Secretary Angel Alcala to the park to show him the illegal logging activities of the DENR personnel. This resulted in a memorandum that turned the whole area over to the city government.
MY TRAVEL DIARY
August 31, 2011First of all, you have to get a van that will transport you back and forth (from your hotel going to the wharf). The river is located on the mid western coast of Palawan and it would take you an approximately more than 2 hours of road trip to get there which includes the stopover. The construction of road going to Sabang is almost completed so it’s easier to travel.
I and my friend went there via a group tour, really convenient since they took care of all the logistics. The PHP1500/per head includes hotel pick-up, land travel to and from Sabang Beach, boat transfers from Sabang to the river entrance, all entrance fees, lunch and snacks.
MY RIDE TO SABANG BEACH
The jump-off point for the Underground River is about two hours from the city center, with three stopovers: one as you leaves the National High-way, second at the Buenavista View Deck where you could savor a panoramic view of Ulugan Bay and watching the towering scenic view of the architectural mountains which connects to the underground river at Barangay Tagabinet. When you arrived at Sabang Beach, you had to visit the park office, make sure to secure first your permit from the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office to visit the Underground River and book your boat to the river entrance it will be done by the tour driver of the van. You will not pay anything from this office.
On the boat on the way to the river entrance, we were afforded stunning views of a distinctive topography limestone landscape that characterizes the park. Swimming is not allowed in the river entrance area which is why you had to hike up and down the Monkey Trail to get to that beach to swim.
MY JOURNEY AT THE RIVER
You had to sign their register at the entrance, wear life jackets and protective helmets, and wait in line to board small boats with outriggers that would take you into the cave. Each boat had a battery-powered lamp in front which I would later find out while exploring the area, were charged with solar energy. Crossing around were cave swiflets (not bats as others mistake them for) that are most known for the nests they create from their saliva that become the main ingredient of nido soup (Balinsasayaw).
The formations inside the cave are spectacular. The limestone shapes inside take on crazy images in the dim lighting and it’s easy to see why some have been given names like ‘The Holy Family’, ‘Face of Jesus’,’ Big Bacon’, ’The (12) twelve disciples Jesus Christ’ and others you could seen inside the river. The speleothems (the cave formations or secondary mineral deposits) formed by thousands of years of mineral accumulation, were very interesting. Finally, the tour inside the cave lasted about 45 minutes.
MY SPECIAL THANKS TO:
The Office of DILG City of Puerto Prinsesa led by its OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan together with his staff’s personnel for the warmth accommodation shared with us. On arrival at the Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Puerto Princesa, Palawan, we (Edwin B. Lasquite and Genevieve Caasi) went directly to the Office of the (DILG) Department of the Interior and Local Government of Region IV-B, City of Puerto Prinsesa for a courtesy call to OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan.
With that, Mr. Maranan gives us a short briefing about what’s in Puerto Prinsesa to visit with and hosted a lunch. The director also helps us look for our accommodation and booking arrangement for our tour in the city (two days).“You need to visit the Underground River or else your visit in our City is worthless if you can’t visit the river, it feels you’re not here in the Palawan,” ended mentioned by Mr. Maranan.
GETTING THERE…
How to get to the Underground River. The Underground River is located only 50 kilometers north of the island capital Puerto Princesa which has an airport with daily flight from Manila & Cebu International Airports.
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Philippines Hidden River
THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER
August 31, 2011
Madayaw!!!
Philippines Hidden RiverSeven Best Natures Wonders in the World THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER Barangay Sabang, City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Island Luzon, Philippines
Visited by Madayaw WowDagway!
QUICK GLANCE ABOUT THE CITY
The City of Puerto Princesa (City of Princess Port, Filipino: Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa,), the capital of Palawan, is a first class city in the Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 210,508 people in 33,306 households.
It is famous for its crocodile farm, underground river and numerous dive spots. It is also the second largest city in the Philippines (after Davao City) in terms of total land area. Puerto Princesa is home to several world-class tourist spots. Among them is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its underground river.
A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia. As the city was recently declared a highly-urbanized city, per Section 29 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines, it is no longer under the administrative supervision of the provincial government of Palawan, and its residents are no longer eligible to vote for provincial officials.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_City)
MY JOURNAL - THE UNDERGROUND RIVER
The Philippines is often skipped by tourists travelling around Southeast Asia due to its awkward geographic location. One has to take a flight to enter the country in comparison to an overland option that you have when you go from one country to another in mainland Southeast Asia. One of the flight of which I was lucky to have had visited is the Subterranean Underground River in the River National Park. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east.
Underground River National Park in Puerto Princesa is one of the country's most stunning river paradises that can be found in Palawan, which is often referred to as the last frontier of the Philippines. The Underground River is the longest explored underground river in the world. A total of 8.2 kilometers have been discovered; 4.3 kilometers are navigable; but access to tourists is limited to 1.5 kilometers. You’ll have to get a special permit to explore the rest of the river.
The park is the only one that is managed by a local government unit in fact. It was under the care of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) before. But illegal logging was rampant. Newly-elected Puerto Princesa Mayor, Edward Hagedorn brought then DENR Secretary Angel Alcala to the park to show him the illegal logging activities of the DENR personnel. This resulted in a memorandum that turned the whole area over to the city government.
MY TRAVEL DIARY
August 31, 2011First of all, you have to get a van that will transport you back and forth (from your hotel going to the wharf). The river is located on the mid western coast of Palawan and it would take you an approximately more than 2 hours of road trip to get there which includes the stopover. The construction of road going to Sabang is almost completed so it’s easier to travel.
I and my friend went there via a group tour, really convenient since they took care of all the logistics. The PHP1500/per head includes hotel pick-up, land travel to and from Sabang Beach, boat transfers from Sabang to the river entrance, all entrance fees, lunch and snacks.
MY RIDE TO SABANG BEACH
The jump-off point for the Underground River is about two hours from the city center, with three stopovers: one as you leaves the National High-way, second at the Buenavista View Deck where you could savor a panoramic view of Ulugan Bay and watching the towering scenic view of the architectural mountains which connects to the underground river at Barangay Tagabinet. When you arrived at Sabang Beach, you had to visit the park office, make sure to secure first your permit from the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office to visit the Underground River and book your boat to the river entrance it will be done by the tour driver of the van. You will not pay anything from this office.
On the boat on the way to the river entrance, we were afforded stunning views of a distinctive topography limestone landscape that characterizes the park. Swimming is not allowed in the river entrance area which is why you had to hike up and down the Monkey Trail to get to that beach to swim.
MY JOURNEY AT THE RIVER
You had to sign their register at the entrance, wear life jackets and protective helmets, and wait in line to board small boats with outriggers that would take you into the cave. Each boat had a battery-powered lamp in front which I would later find out while exploring the area, were charged with solar energy. Crossing around were cave swiflets (not bats as others mistake them for) that are most known for the nests they create from their saliva that become the main ingredient of nido soup (Balinsasayaw).
The formations inside the cave are spectacular. The limestone shapes inside take on crazy images in the dim lighting and it’s easy to see why some have been given names like ‘The Holy Family’, ‘Face of Jesus’,’ Big Bacon’, ’The (12) twelve disciples Jesus Christ’ and others you could seen inside the river. The speleothems (the cave formations or secondary mineral deposits) formed by thousands of years of mineral accumulation, were very interesting. Finally, the tour inside the cave lasted about 45 minutes.
MY SPECIAL THANKS TO:
The Office of DILG City of Puerto Prinsesa led by its OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan together with his staff’s personnel for the warmth accommodation shared with us. On arrival at the Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Puerto Princesa, Palawan, we (Edwin B. Lasquite and Genevieve Caasi) went directly to the Office of the (DILG) Department of the Interior and Local Government of Region IV-B, City of Puerto Prinsesa for a courtesy call to OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan.
With that, Mr. Maranan gives us a short briefing about what’s in Puerto Prinsesa to visit with and hosted a lunch. The director also helps us look for our accommodation and booking arrangement for our tour in the city (two days).“You need to visit the Underground River or else your visit in our City is worthless if you can’t visit the river, it feels you’re not here in the Palawan,” ended mentioned by Mr. Maranan.
GETTING THERE…
How to get to the Underground River. The Underground River is located only 50 kilometers north of the island capital Puerto Princesa which has an airport with daily flight from Manila & Cebu International Airports.
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Philippines Hidden River
THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER
August 31, 2011
Madayaw!!!
Philippines Hidden RiverSeven Best Natures Wonders in the World THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER Barangay Sabang, City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Island Luzon, Philippines
Visited by Madayaw WowDagway!
QUICK GLANCE ABOUT THE CITY
The City of Puerto Princesa (City of Princess Port, Filipino: Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa,), the capital of Palawan, is a first class city in the Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 210,508 people in 33,306 households.
It is famous for its crocodile farm, underground river and numerous dive spots. It is also the second largest city in the Philippines (after Davao City) in terms of total land area. Puerto Princesa is home to several world-class tourist spots. Among them is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its underground river.
A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia. As the city was recently declared a highly-urbanized city, per Section 29 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines, it is no longer under the administrative supervision of the provincial government of Palawan, and its residents are no longer eligible to vote for provincial officials.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_City)
MY JOURNAL - THE UNDERGROUND RIVER
The Philippines is often skipped by tourists travelling around Southeast Asia due to its awkward geographic location. One has to take a flight to enter the country in comparison to an overland option that you have when you go from one country to another in mainland Southeast Asia. One of the flight of which I was lucky to have had visited is the Subterranean Underground River in the River National Park. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east.
Underground River National Park in Puerto Princesa is one of the country's most stunning river paradises that can be found in Palawan, which is often referred to as the last frontier of the Philippines. The Underground River is the longest explored underground river in the world. A total of 8.2 kilometers have been discovered; 4.3 kilometers are navigable; but access to tourists is limited to 1.5 kilometers. You’ll have to get a special permit to explore the rest of the river.
The park is the only one that is managed by a local government unit in fact. It was under the care of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) before. But illegal logging was rampant. Newly-elected Puerto Princesa Mayor, Edward Hagedorn brought then DENR Secretary Angel Alcala to the park to show him the illegal logging activities of the DENR personnel. This resulted in a memorandum that turned the whole area over to the city government.
MY TRAVEL DIARY
August 31, 2011First of all, you have to get a van that will transport you back and forth (from your hotel going to the wharf). The river is located on the mid western coast of Palawan and it would take you an approximately more than 2 hours of road trip to get there which includes the stopover. The construction of road going to Sabang is almost completed so it’s easier to travel.
I and my friend went there via a group tour, really convenient since they took care of all the logistics. The PHP1500/per head includes hotel pick-up, land travel to and from Sabang Beach, boat transfers from Sabang to the river entrance, all entrance fees, lunch and snacks.
MY RIDE TO SABANG BEACH
The jump-off point for the Underground River is about two hours from the city center, with three stopovers: one as you leaves the National High-way, second at the Buenavista View Deck where you could savor a panoramic view of Ulugan Bay and watching the towering scenic view of the architectural mountains which connects to the underground river at Barangay Tagabinet. When you arrived at Sabang Beach, you had to visit the park office, make sure to secure first your permit from the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office to visit the Underground River and book your boat to the river entrance it will be done by the tour driver of the van. You will not pay anything from this office.
On the boat on the way to the river entrance, we were afforded stunning views of a distinctive topography limestone landscape that characterizes the park. Swimming is not allowed in the river entrance area which is why you had to hike up and down the Monkey Trail to get to that beach to swim.
MY JOURNEY AT THE RIVER
You had to sign their register at the entrance, wear life jackets and protective helmets, and wait in line to board small boats with outriggers that would take you into the cave. Each boat had a battery-powered lamp in front which I would later find out while exploring the area, were charged with solar energy. Crossing around were cave swiflets (not bats as others mistake them for) that are most known for the nests they create from their saliva that become the main ingredient of nido soup (Balinsasayaw).
The formations inside the cave are spectacular. The limestone shapes inside take on crazy images in the dim lighting and it’s easy to see why some have been given names like ‘The Holy Family’, ‘Face of Jesus’,’ Big Bacon’, ’The (12) twelve disciples Jesus Christ’ and others you could seen inside the river. The speleothems (the cave formations or secondary mineral deposits) formed by thousands of years of mineral accumulation, were very interesting. Finally, the tour inside the cave lasted about 45 minutes.
MY SPECIAL THANKS TO:
The Office of DILG City of Puerto Prinsesa led by its OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan together with his staff’s personnel for the warmth accommodation shared with us. On arrival at the Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Puerto Princesa, Palawan, we (Edwin B. Lasquite and Genevieve Caasi) went directly to the Office of the (DILG) Department of the Interior and Local Government of Region IV-B, City of Puerto Prinsesa for a courtesy call to OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan.
With that, Mr. Maranan gives us a short briefing about what’s in Puerto Prinsesa to visit with and hosted a lunch. The director also helps us look for our accommodation and booking arrangement for our tour in the city (two days).“You need to visit the Underground River or else your visit in our City is worthless if you can’t visit the river, it feels you’re not here in the Palawan,” ended mentioned by Mr. Maranan.
GETTING THERE…
How to get to the Underground River. The Underground River is located only 50 kilometers north of the island capital Puerto Princesa which has an airport with daily flight from Manila & Cebu International Airports.
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Philippines Hidden River
THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER
August 31, 2011
Madayaw!!!
Philippines Hidden RiverSeven Best Natures Wonders in the World THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER Barangay Sabang, City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Island Luzon, Philippines
Visited by Madayaw WowDagway!
QUICK GLANCE ABOUT THE CITY
The City of Puerto Princesa (City of Princess Port, Filipino: Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa,), the capital of Palawan, is a first class city in the Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 210,508 people in 33,306 households.
It is famous for its crocodile farm, underground river and numerous dive spots. It is also the second largest city in the Philippines (after Davao City) in terms of total land area. Puerto Princesa is home to several world-class tourist spots. Among them is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its underground river.
A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia. As the city was recently declared a highly-urbanized city, per Section 29 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines, it is no longer under the administrative supervision of the provincial government of Palawan, and its residents are no longer eligible to vote for provincial officials.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_City)
MY JOURNAL - THE UNDERGROUND RIVER
The Philippines is often skipped by tourists travelling around Southeast Asia due to its awkward geographic location. One has to take a flight to enter the country in comparison to an overland option that you have when you go from one country to another in mainland Southeast Asia. One of the flight of which I was lucky to have had visited is the Subterranean Underground River in the River National Park. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east.
Underground River National Park in Puerto Princesa is one of the country's most stunning river paradises that can be found in Palawan, which is often referred to as the last frontier of the Philippines. The Underground River is the longest explored underground river in the world. A total of 8.2 kilometers have been discovered; 4.3 kilometers are navigable; but access to tourists is limited to 1.5 kilometers. You’ll have to get a special permit to explore the rest of the river.
The park is the only one that is managed by a local government unit in fact. It was under the care of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) before. But illegal logging was rampant. Newly-elected Puerto Princesa Mayor, Edward Hagedorn brought then DENR Secretary Angel Alcala to the park to show him the illegal logging activities of the DENR personnel. This resulted in a memorandum that turned the whole area over to the city government.
MY TRAVEL DIARY
August 31, 2011First of all, you have to get a van that will transport you back and forth (from your hotel going to the wharf). The river is located on the mid western coast of Palawan and it would take you an approximately more than 2 hours of road trip to get there which includes the stopover. The construction of road going to Sabang is almost completed so it’s easier to travel.
I and my friend went there via a group tour, really convenient since they took care of all the logistics. The PHP1500/per head includes hotel pick-up, land travel to and from Sabang Beach, boat transfers from Sabang to the river entrance, all entrance fees, lunch and snacks.
MY RIDE TO SABANG BEACH
The jump-off point for the Underground River is about two hours from the city center, with three stopovers: one as you leaves the National High-way, second at the Buenavista View Deck where you could savor a panoramic view of Ulugan Bay and watching the towering scenic view of the architectural mountains which connects to the underground river at Barangay Tagabinet. When you arrived at Sabang Beach, you had to visit the park office, make sure to secure first your permit from the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office to visit the Underground River and book your boat to the river entrance it will be done by the tour driver of the van. You will not pay anything from this office.
On the boat on the way to the river entrance, we were afforded stunning views of a distinctive topography limestone landscape that characterizes the park. Swimming is not allowed in the river entrance area which is why you had to hike up and down the Monkey Trail to get to that beach to swim.
MY JOURNEY AT THE RIVER
You had to sign their register at the entrance, wear life jackets and protective helmets, and wait in line to board small boats with outriggers that would take you into the cave. Each boat had a battery-powered lamp in front which I would later find out while exploring the area, were charged with solar energy. Crossing around were cave swiflets (not bats as others mistake them for) that are most known for the nests they create from their saliva that become the main ingredient of nido soup (Balinsasayaw).
The formations inside the cave are spectacular. The limestone shapes inside take on crazy images in the dim lighting and it’s easy to see why some have been given names like ‘The Holy Family’, ‘Face of Jesus’,’ Big Bacon’, ’The (12) twelve disciples Jesus Christ’ and others you could seen inside the river. The speleothems (the cave formations or secondary mineral deposits) formed by thousands of years of mineral accumulation, were very interesting. Finally, the tour inside the cave lasted about 45 minutes.
MY SPECIAL THANKS TO:
The Office of DILG City of Puerto Prinsesa led by its OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan together with his staff’s personnel for the warmth accommodation shared with us. On arrival at the Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Puerto Princesa, Palawan, we (Edwin B. Lasquite and Genevieve Caasi) went directly to the Office of the (DILG) Department of the Interior and Local Government of Region IV-B, City of Puerto Prinsesa for a courtesy call to OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan.
With that, Mr. Maranan gives us a short briefing about what’s in Puerto Prinsesa to visit with and hosted a lunch. The director also helps us look for our accommodation and booking arrangement for our tour in the city (two days).“You need to visit the Underground River or else your visit in our City is worthless if you can’t visit the river, it feels you’re not here in the Palawan,” ended mentioned by Mr. Maranan.
GETTING THERE…
How to get to the Underground River. The Underground River is located only 50 kilometers north of the island capital Puerto Princesa which has an airport with daily flight from Manila & Cebu International Airports.
www.facebook.com/#!/media/set/?set=a.10150293149433301.33...
Philippines Hidden River
THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER
August 31, 2011
Madayaw!!!
Philippines Hidden RiverSeven Best Natures Wonders in the World THE SUBTERRANEAN UNDERGROUND RIVER Barangay Sabang, City of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Island Luzon, Philippines
Visited by Madayaw WowDagway!
QUICK GLANCE ABOUT THE CITY
The City of Puerto Princesa (City of Princess Port, Filipino: Lungsod ng Puerto Princesa,), the capital of Palawan, is a first class city in the Philippines. According to the 2007 census, it has a population of 210,508 people in 33,306 households.
It is famous for its crocodile farm, underground river and numerous dive spots. It is also the second largest city in the Philippines (after Davao City) in terms of total land area. Puerto Princesa is home to several world-class tourist spots. Among them is the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with its underground river.
A distinguishing feature of the river is that it flows directly into the sea, and the lower portion of the river is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full mountain to the sea ecosystem and protects forests, which are among the most significant in Asia. As the city was recently declared a highly-urbanized city, per Section 29 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines, it is no longer under the administrative supervision of the provincial government of Palawan, and its residents are no longer eligible to vote for provincial officials.
(en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puerto_Princesa_City)
MY JOURNAL - THE UNDERGROUND RIVER
The Philippines is often skipped by tourists travelling around Southeast Asia due to its awkward geographic location. One has to take a flight to enter the country in comparison to an overland option that you have when you go from one country to another in mainland Southeast Asia. One of the flight of which I was lucky to have had visited is the Subterranean Underground River in the River National Park. It is bordered by St. Paul Bay to the north and the Babuyan River to the east.
Underground River National Park in Puerto Princesa is one of the country's most stunning river paradises that can be found in Palawan, which is often referred to as the last frontier of the Philippines. The Underground River is the longest explored underground river in the world. A total of 8.2 kilometers have been discovered; 4.3 kilometers are navigable; but access to tourists is limited to 1.5 kilometers. You’ll have to get a special permit to explore the rest of the river.
The park is the only one that is managed by a local government unit in fact. It was under the care of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) before. But illegal logging was rampant. Newly-elected Puerto Princesa Mayor, Edward Hagedorn brought then DENR Secretary Angel Alcala to the park to show him the illegal logging activities of the DENR personnel. This resulted in a memorandum that turned the whole area over to the city government.
MY TRAVEL DIARY
August 31, 2011First of all, you have to get a van that will transport you back and forth (from your hotel going to the wharf). The river is located on the mid western coast of Palawan and it would take you an approximately more than 2 hours of road trip to get there which includes the stopover. The construction of road going to Sabang is almost completed so it’s easier to travel.
I and my friend went there via a group tour, really convenient since they took care of all the logistics. The PHP1500/per head includes hotel pick-up, land travel to and from Sabang Beach, boat transfers from Sabang to the river entrance, all entrance fees, lunch and snacks.
MY RIDE TO SABANG BEACH
The jump-off point for the Underground River is about two hours from the city center, with three stopovers: one as you leaves the National High-way, second at the Buenavista View Deck where you could savor a panoramic view of Ulugan Bay and watching the towering scenic view of the architectural mountains which connects to the underground river at Barangay Tagabinet. When you arrived at Sabang Beach, you had to visit the park office, make sure to secure first your permit from the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park Office to visit the Underground River and book your boat to the river entrance it will be done by the tour driver of the van. You will not pay anything from this office.
On the boat on the way to the river entrance, we were afforded stunning views of a distinctive topography limestone landscape that characterizes the park. Swimming is not allowed in the river entrance area which is why you had to hike up and down the Monkey Trail to get to that beach to swim.
MY JOURNEY AT THE RIVER
You had to sign their register at the entrance, wear life jackets and protective helmets, and wait in line to board small boats with outriggers that would take you into the cave. Each boat had a battery-powered lamp in front which I would later find out while exploring the area, were charged with solar energy. Crossing around were cave swiflets (not bats as others mistake them for) that are most known for the nests they create from their saliva that become the main ingredient of nido soup (Balinsasayaw).
The formations inside the cave are spectacular. The limestone shapes inside take on crazy images in the dim lighting and it’s easy to see why some have been given names like ‘The Holy Family’, ‘Face of Jesus’,’ Big Bacon’, ’The (12) twelve disciples Jesus Christ’ and others you could seen inside the river. The speleothems (the cave formations or secondary mineral deposits) formed by thousands of years of mineral accumulation, were very interesting. Finally, the tour inside the cave lasted about 45 minutes.
MY SPECIAL THANKS TO:
The Office of DILG City of Puerto Prinsesa led by its OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan together with his staff’s personnel for the warmth accommodation shared with us. On arrival at the Paliparang Pandaigdig ng Puerto Princesa, Palawan, we (Edwin B. Lasquite and Genevieve Caasi) went directly to the Office of the (DILG) Department of the Interior and Local Government of Region IV-B, City of Puerto Prinsesa for a courtesy call to OIC City Director Rey S. Maranan.
With that, Mr. Maranan gives us a short briefing about what’s in Puerto Prinsesa to visit with and hosted a lunch. The director also helps us look for our accommodation and booking arrangement for our tour in the city (two days).“You need to visit the Underground River or else your visit in our City is worthless if you can’t visit the river, it feels you’re not here in the Palawan,” ended mentioned by Mr. Maranan.
GETTING THERE…
How to get to the Underground River. The Underground River is located only 50 kilometers north of the island capital Puerto Princesa which has an airport with daily flight from Manila & Cebu International Airports.
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