MT. PULAG REVISITED VIA AMBANGEG TRAIL

This Mt. Pulag climb was the final leg of our preparation for Mt. Kinabalu.  Together with guests from the real estate industry, we left the Metro for Baguio City at 11pm.  Some friends bound for MFPI Mt. Ugo Annual Climb shared our transpo… I was so envious because Mt. Ugo was originally in our Mt. Kinabalu prep list but because of the Mt. Pulag guests, Mt. Ugo was foregone…  Along our way, we were chatting and teasing each other --- Ugo, Ugo, Ugo.. then.. Pulag, Pulag, Pulag..

At 430 am, we reached Baguio City where our chartered jeep was already waiting… After we loaded our stuff, off we’re bound for DENR.  Orientation was already on-going for the earlier group but ours took longer than expected… well… It was already past 10 when we finished but because of the paved road [with construction works on-going in several parts] we made to the Ranger Station in an hour. … I have split feelings seeing the road and other developments in the area… Also, I witnessed how the “tours” have changed the management of the place.  Well…

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MOUNTAIN PROVINCE | BANAUE – BATAD – SAGADA – BAGUIO TRIP

ITINERARY

Day 0

10pm -- Traveled from Manila to Banaue via Autobus at Manila

Day 1

7am – Arrived at Banaue, had breakfast

8-12nn – Tour around Banaue proper

1-230pm – Traveled from Banaue to Batad saddle point

230-4pm – Trekked from saddle point to Batad town proper

4pm – Arrived at Batad town proper, looked for a place to stay then settled in

430-6pm – Enjoyed Batad – the amphitheatre view, danced with the local kids and looked for souvenirs to bring back home

7pm onwards – Dinner and socials

At Banaue there is a Tourist Information Center that you can ask for directions and guidance.  It is highly recommended that you inquire with them rather than negotiate directly with the locals especially when it comes to hiring transport services either to Batad or to Bontoc.  Please note that there are options available and getting a private transport should be a last resort.

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MT. PULAG -- Benguet (Ambangeg-Ambangeg Trail)

MT. PULAG (AMBANGEG TRAIL)
Bokod, Benguet
Major jump-off: Ambangeg Ranger Stn, Bokod, Benguet

http://www.pinoymountaineer.com/2007/09/mt-pulag-2922.html

This was the second of the three visits to Mt. Pulag for a cause.  During the first visit, books, school supplies, school bags and learning materials were brought to Palansa Elementary School, Line-10 School and Babalak School.  While for the third visit, we gave same materials but to different beneficiaries -- the new school between Line-10 and BAbalak, Line-10 Primary School and Ambangeg Elemenary School.  

For this visit -- the main recipients are Palansa Elementary School and Ambangeg Elementary School.  Kiddie chairs and tables, computer set, learning materials and books were given to Palansa Elementary School while learning materials, school supplies and books were given to Ambangeg Elementary School.

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