BLUE skies arrays from above as the sunlight shines telling it is the sunny time of the year. It’s definitely the time to be close to nature such as forests invite you with its cool air and free zen.
The province of Iloilo does not only offer mouth-watering dishes, chronicled and famous tourism sites, rich cultural antiquity, and an improving economy, it has something others may have not seen. It has to do with various natural spots found in the area including watersheds, forests, mountains, rivers, beaches, and the like.
Who would have thought that aside from these existing areas, Iloilo has this resplendent scenery one could visit and come across?
Yes! This is the Bulabog Puti-an National Park (BPNP), known as a protected wildlife and natural park. It lies between the town of Dingle in the Barangays of Moroboro, Lincud, Tulatula-an, Caguyuman, and Camambugan and the town of San Enrique in the Barangays of Compo, Liap-ac, Rumagayray, and Palje.
It covers about 847.33 hectares and features diverse species of plants and animals. This includes a variety of Molave, Narra, and Dao trees.
Moreover, among the species of fauna found in BPNP are bats, snakes, gecko, white-eared brown dove, and long-tailed macaque.
The park is surrounded by more or less than 30 caves, and only six are accessible and can be trekked such as Maestranza, Guiso, and Tuko.
According to accounts, these caves hold important historical sites since it was used as a hideout by the revolutionary forces in Iloilo during the Spanish era. Many of the caves’ walls have text engraved by the war heroes of the past.
One example is the text that reads “Los Republicanos Juran Morir Antes Que Entregarse,” or “The Republicans Swear To die Before Surrendering.”
BPNP is a place where can people spend their time during weekends and Holy Week, unwind, relax, and feel nature’s calm breeze. Walking thru the footpath while exploring the area, one might think that somehow we still have this splendor of nature that we can enjoy.
This national park does not only make you remember the monumental remarks of the past but brings you the splendid beauty of nature.
“Bulabog Puti-an National Park is enriched with unexploited faunas and floras and we can also preserve it through responsible eco-tourism if we want to keep enjoying this grandeur,” said regional executive director Francisco Milla, Jr.
Feel the breath-taking beauty of nature and experience Bulabog Puti-an National Park as it becomes the next travel destination to see in Iloilo province.(DENR-6)
