tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61517258352698898922024-02-20T18:52:21.748+08:00Philippine Parks and Protected AreasA Glimpse of Heaven on Earth...Alexander Andahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425851493015900477noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151725835269889892.post-63609674004165726482011-05-23T14:32:00.001+08:002011-05-23T14:35:07.824+08:00Pamitinan Protected Landscape<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 2;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Area/ Year Established <o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">600 hectares/ 1996<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 3;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Special Features<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><br />
</div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; tab-stops: 88.65pt;"><span lang="EN-US">It was in this place where the legend of Bernardo Carpio, a Filipino folk hero, comes to life. You can witness the place where he was magically trapped: between the two huge mountain boulders in Montalban that he was preventing from crashing together (nag-uumpugang bato) using his great strength. Whenever, he moves, an earthquake ensues.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; tab-stops: 88.65pt;"><span lang="EN-US">More about Bernardo Carpio: </span><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernardo_Carpio">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernardo_Carpio</a>;<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; tab-stops: 88.65pt;"><a href="http://www.katig.com/alamat02.html">http://www.katig.com/alamat02.html</a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; tab-stops: 88.65pt;"><span lang="EN-US">This protected area is also the site of Wawa Dam, a- decommissioned dam by a defunct water agency. <o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 4;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Park Facilities<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Trails/pathways, old dam<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 6;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Fees</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8pt;">(subject to change without prior notice)</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Entrance fee: none<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 7;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Climate <o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Type I Climate: Two pronounced seasons, dry from September to April; wet during the rest of the year</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
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LOCATION MAP:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The very place where the legend of Bernardo Carpio happened</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Majestic rock relief formation</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Swimming area </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pathway along the river banks</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wawa Dam</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pathway passing through a karst/rock formation</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">rock boulders </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Well-beaten pathway along the cliff</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Clear water gushing through the dam</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The river is still being used for transport</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bernardo_Carpio.jpg">Illustration of Bernardo Carpio</a> </td></tr>
</tbody></table>Alexander Andahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425851493015900477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151725835269889892.post-17177222145226070802011-05-21T16:52:00.000+08:002011-05-21T16:52:21.003+08:00Lake Danao Natural Park<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-insidev: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody>
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 2;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Area/ Year Established <o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">2192 hectares/ ?<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 7;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Climate <o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Type 2 Climate: No dry season, with pronounced maximum rain percentage</span><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 8;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Best time to visit<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">September-April<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
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LOCATION MAP<br />
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</tbody></table>Alexander Andahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425851493015900477noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151725835269889892.post-36609120787416750392011-05-21T14:52:00.003+08:002011-05-22T20:04:18.077+08:00Hinulugang Taktak National Park<table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-insidev: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-padding-alt: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;"><tbody>
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 3;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Special Features<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt; tab-stops: 88.65pt;"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="color: black; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Hinulugang Taktak National park is located at Taktak Road, Brgy. Dela Paz. The falls is a part of Antipolo's natural and cultural heritage. Proclaimed a National Park on June 15, 1952. Its legendary origin dates back to the 15th century when legend has it that the waterfalls was where the townsfolk threw the large bell that caused undue disturbance whenever it was rung at Angelus. Its sound was so loud that the people could not endure it. They demanded that the local priest get rid of the bell. Thus "Hinulugang Taktak", meaning the place where the bell was dropped. The place has since become a favorite spots for visitors and clients. The park is an alluring view of natural formation. After soul cleansing at the renowned Antipolo's Lady of Peace Shrine, the park offers physical and spiritual cleansing for pilgrims. The energetic sparks of water bubbling and doubling over as it cascades down the cliff guarantees to revive flagging spirits. The waterfalls of Hinulugang Taktak are famed for this energetic lift. Tourists can plan on a full day picnic with the convenience and comforts of cottages, common barbeque pits, clean public toilets and super-sized pools</span>.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">(Source: </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Hinulugang_Taktak_National_Park"><span style="color: blue;">http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php?title=Hinulugang_Taktak_National_Park</span></a>)<span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Warning: For health reasons, swimming or bathing is not allowed in the falls area</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">.</span></b></div></td> </tr>
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</tbody></table>Alexander Andahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425851493015900477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151725835269889892.post-305922527331481192011-05-21T12:10:00.005+08:002011-05-22T20:00:58.525+08:00Mt. Pulag National Park<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 2;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Area/ Year Established <o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">11,550 hectares / 1987<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
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<span lang="EN-US">See more descriptions in: </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-family: Georgia, serif;"><a href="http://www.summitpost.org/mt-pulag/519193#chapter_4"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Mt. Pulag : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPos</span></a></span></div></td> </tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 4;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Park Facilities<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Visitor Center, Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Office, ranger station, pathways/trails, camping ground<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
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<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 6;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Fees</span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8pt;">(subject to change without prior notice)</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Entrance fee: P100 (local); US$15/person (foreigner)<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Camping Fee: P50/head/night<o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
<tr style="mso-yfti-irow: 7;"> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Climate <o:p></o:p></span></div></td> <td style="border-bottom: solid windowtext 1.0pt; border: none; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; padding: 0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span lang="EN-US">Type III Climate: No pronounced maximum rain with short dry season; Temperature at the peak could drop to 2-3 degrees Celsius at night time during December to February. <o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6.0pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6.0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-size: 10pt;">To view current weather forecast: click <a href="http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Mount-Pulag/forecasts/2922"><span style="color: blue;">Mount Pulag Weather Forecast (2922m)</span></a></span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div></td> </tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Victory at the peak</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cloud Junction - where clouds from different directions seem to meet</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Final stretch of trail to the peak</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the peak's ridge line</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"When the road you are trudging seems all uphill..."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Rest if you must but don't you quit..."</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pure cluster of dwarf bamboos that inhabit the peak</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The best coffee in the world - is the coffee you bring up to the peak</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Downhill is a lot easier</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Designated camping ground</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grassland vegetation along the trail to the summit</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vegetable farms encroaching the park</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Traditional hut along the trail to the peak</td></tr>
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<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: initial; border-top-color: rgb(118, 146, 60); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 3pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Location</b><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: initial; border-right-color: initial; border-right-style: none; border-right-width: initial; border-top-color: rgb(118, 146, 60); border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 3pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">whole province of Batanes<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Area/ Year Established as Protected Area</b><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">213,578 hectares (land area) /1994<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Special Features</b><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">The Province of Batanes([bɐˈtanes]) is the northernmost and the smallest province of the Philippine Republic, both in terms of population (18,000) and land area. The provincial capital is Basco.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">The province is composed of ten islands, called the Batanes Islands, located about 162 km north of the Luzon mainland in the Luzon Strait and is part of the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon. Of this island group, the largest and only inhabited islands are Itbayat, Batan and Sabtang.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">The Batanes Islands are separated from the Babuyan Islands of Cagayan Province by the Balintang Channel and from Taiwan by the Bashi Channel. The Batanes are about 190 kilometers south of Taiwan<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">The northernmost island of the province, as well as of the Philippines, is Mavudis (Yami) Island. The other islands are Misanga, Siayan, Itbayat, Dinem, Batan, Sabtang, Ivuhos, and Dequey. Only the four largest islands (Batan, Ivuhos, Itbayat and Sabtang) are inhabited.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-size: 9pt;">(Source:From Wikipedia : <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batanes">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batanes</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">It is one of the last remaining areas in the Philippines having unique natural physiographic features (wave-cut cliffs, cave-like outcrops, secluded white sand beaches) resulting from its position where strong winds and fast currents have etched out its distinct morphology. It is an important flyaway for many migratory bird species, and the deeper portions of the marine environment are the few remaining sites where pink and red corals (Corallum sp.) are found. The site is the only area in the Philippines where traditional architecture is of stone in response to the wind and monsoon stresses rather than of the more typical, tropical, impermanent materials (wood, bamboo, thatch) commonly used in village architecture. Due to its isolation from the rest of the country, the traditional culture of the area has likewise remained intact. (Source: </span><a href="http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/521/">http://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/521/</a>). It is currently on the tentative list of World Heritage of UNESCO.<span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Park Facilities</b><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Airport, seaports, roads, private hotels/lodge<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Allowed Activities</b><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Island hopping, cave exploration, sightseeing, trekking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, bird watching, swimming, hiking, picnic, camping, biking, fishing, boating<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Fees</b></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8pt;">(subject to change without prior notice)</span><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Environmental fee: P100/person<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Climate</b><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Batanes experiences 4 seasons like temperate countries – summer (June-August), fall (September-November), winter (December-February) and spring (March-May). During the winter, temperatures can reach as low as 7 degrees Celsius. During springtime, the temperature can go as low as 17 degrees Celsius.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">It rains any time of the year. Flights can be cancelled due to rains or inclement weather. The average annual rainfall is 2500mm.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Best time to visit</b><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">April-June; December-February<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Places to see</b><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings;">§<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Batan Island: Mt. Iraya, Mt. Matarem, Di-atay beach cove, Radar Tukon, Songsong ruins, House of Dakay, Mahatao view deck, Mahatao white beaches, Kanyuyan Beach & Port, Mananoy Bay fishermen’s village at Racujaide, Radiwan Point, lighthouses, Honesty Coffee Shop<o:p></o:p></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings;">§<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Itvayat Island: Prehistoric burial caves<o:p></o:p></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings;">§<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Sabtang Island: Nakabuang Cave<o:p></o:p></div></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0.25in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Wingdings;">§<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman';"> </span></span>Mavudis Island: coconut crab<o:p></o:p></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US"><b>Places to stay</b><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">● Brandon's Lodging - 11 tastefully decorated rooms each with TV, aircon and toilet & bath. Contact: Madeleine Siazon at +63 919 366 2158 for reservations.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">● Batanes Resort - P550 /day and up. Tel. # 9229621 local 327 (Ivatan Center, Q.C.)<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">● Batanes Seaside Lodge P450 /day and up Tel. # 0981-993613<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">● Ivatan Lodge - P100/1 pax, P400/ 1 or more pax/day. Email: ivatanlodge@ yahoo.com<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">● Shanedel's Inn - P200 /day 0920-4470737<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">● Troy Lodge - near airport Tel. # 0920-4470726<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">Source: <a href="http://www.philsite.net/batanes.htm">http://www.philsite.net/batanes.htm</a><span lang="EN-US"><o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
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</div>Alexander Andahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425851493015900477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151725835269889892.post-57982909041592204702011-05-18T17:43:00.003+08:002011-05-22T20:05:40.535+08:00Biak-na-Bato National Park <b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Profile </span></b><br />
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<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: windowtext; border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: windowtext; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Area/Year Established<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: initial; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">658.85 hectares/ 1937<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: windowtext; border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: windowtext; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Special Features<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: initial; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Historical site of the establishment of the first Philippine Republic called the Biak-na-Bato Republic. It was the stronghold of General Emilio Aguinaldo during the revolution against the Spanish regime. It was also the site of the signing of the Pact of Biac-na-Bato, which include the exile of Aguinaldo to Hongkong.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><br />
</div></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">The park offers natural attractions like Bahay Paniki Cave, Aguinaldo Cave, Madlum Cave, Tanggapan Cave, Tilandong Falls, and a river traverse the park.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: windowtext; border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: windowtext; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Park Facilities<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: initial; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Visitor Center, PASu Office, toilets, stairways, bridge, camping ground, picnic areas, parking space.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: windowtext; border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: windowtext; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Allowed Activities<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: initial; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Cave exploration, trekking, mountain climbing, rock climbing, bird watching, swimming, hiking, picnic, camping<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: windowtext; border-left-style: solid; border-left-width: 1pt; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: windowtext; border-top-style: solid; border-top-width: 1pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Fees<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-color: windowtext; border-bottom-style: solid; border-bottom-width: 1pt; border-left-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-left-width: initial; border-right-color: windowtext; border-right-style: solid; border-right-width: 1pt; border-top-color: initial; border-top-style: none; border-top-width: initial; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 0in;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Entrance fee: P20 (Adult); P10 (Children/Sr. Citizen); Picnic Table rent: P30 (per day)<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
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</tbody></table>Alexander Andahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425851493015900477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6151725835269889892.post-51540543750596086452011-05-18T17:30:00.002+08:002011-05-21T11:18:48.771+08:00Mt. Arayat National Park in Pampanga<div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Profile</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse;"></span></div><table border="1" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="MsoTableGrid" style="border-bottom-style: none; border-collapse: collapse; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial;"><tbody>
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<tr style="height: 0.2in;"><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; height: 0.2in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Area/Year Established<o:p></o:p></span></b></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; height: 0.2in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">3,715.23 hectares/ 1933<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
<tr style="height: 0.2in;"><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; height: 0.2in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 1.45in;" valign="top" width="139"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><b><span lang="EN-US">Special Features<o:p></o:p></span></b></div></div></td><td style="border-bottom-style: none; border-color: initial; border-left-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-top-style: none; border-width: initial; height: 0.2in; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-top: 0in; width: 256.5pt;" valign="top" width="342"><div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-left: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-top: 6pt;"><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span lang="EN-US">Mt. Arayat is a twin-peak dormant volcano mountain located about 95 kilometers north of Manila. The polular Peak 1 (986 meters above sea level) can be accessed through a trail from Arayat, while Peak 2 (1026 meters above sea level) can be reached from Magalang, Pampanga. The mountain is considered a mystic home of diwata (goddess) Mariang Sinucuan, the archrival of Namalyari of Mount Pinatubo. </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 8pt;">(source: Wikipedia: </span><span style="font-size: 8pt;"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Arayat">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Arayat</a>) . </span><span lang="EN-US">Tour guides are available at the park office.<o:p></o:p></span></div></div></td></tr>
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