I could imagine it would be more fun exploring further away from the crowd and checking out the network of caves. This was the bridge that we walked as the tour ended. As we enter the cave, there is already lackness of air. We almost climbed up the stiff mountain then we went down to enter the cave, it was very hard to attack during the Spanish occupation. Before we reached this cave, we walked a very stiff way. There six caves in the Biak-na-Bato but unfortunately, we only went to Sampaloc cave because it was the nearest to the pavilion where we were staying. Also, there is a new of frog which was only found here. It has different kinds of rock formation. This was very huge cave inside wherein infront of this it was just a small hole but as you enter, it was huge as this. This was the Sampaloc Cave where the injured soldiers were treated. In this picture, we were able to had a picture in this monument which was a project of Former Fidel V. By just looking to the view, I appreciated the place and gave me the time to ask a question, “How they survived in this kind of living?” For me, it was very hard and difficult. We hadn’t reached the last destination but it’s already worth it. After the long walk, we decided to go back. We just really wanted to explore the park under our own steam. The trails are paved and well marked and they didn’t have any plan of venturing further inside unfamiliar caves without the right equipment and guidance of an expert. For them it wasn’t about being a cheapskate but having the freedom to explore around on their own. There’s parking fee of course, a toilet fee every time you go (different for number 1 and 2) and a compulsory guide fee. But it was more the various fees they charge that kind of overwhelmed them before they could even enter the park. There were rows of souvenir shops, food stalls and street vendors fronting the entrance of the park. In fact it has become a bit too touristy for the tastes of my two travel buddies. The park has somewhat lost some its wilderness feel – the once impregnable natural fortress that provided refuge to our freedom fighters is now quite accessible from the main town of San Miguel. As I explore this, I can say that this was very difficult to find. The only thing inside there was the table of Aguinaldo which was already under the water. According to the tour guide, as we can see there’s already water, tourist can’t enter. This were the Pact of Biak-na-Bato were signed. This was the cave where Aguinaldo hides and it was also his office. I explored Emilio Aguinaldo’s hideout and the labyrinth of caves and rivers where our very own revolutionary soldiers once walked is rather more meaningful and engaging for students than the typical rote memorization of dates and names lifted from the textbooks. There are some interesting rock formations, trails leading to small rivers, green forests and hanging bridges. The park also offers some pleasant hiking trails, waterfalls and hundreds of caves to explore – more than enough to satisfy a day’s worth of exploration for those with an adventurous spirit. Today Biak na Bato National Park has become a popular tourist destination attracting families who are looking for a refreshing summer retreat as well as busloads of students getting handson lessons on Philippine history. It is made clear that guests would do well to engage the services of the local guides or they may not find their way thru the forest park. At the gate, all visitors are briefed about the park attractions – - – the many caves and the picnic areas around the river where most visitors bathe. The 2,100 hectare national park offers various ecological attractions including winding streams, waterfalls, thick forests and hundreds of caves which made it a suitable hideout for General Emilio Aguinaldo and other revolutionary fighters during the Spanish War. Its name literally translates as “split boulders” taken from its unique rocky environment and caves. The timestamp is only as accurate as the clock in the camera, and it may be completely wrong.Biak na Bato National Park is one of the country’s ecological and historical treasures encompassing the southern edge of the Sierra Madre range situated a few kilometers from San Miguel Bulacan. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details such as the timestamp may not fully reflect those of the original file. This file contains additional information such as Exif metadata which may have been added by the digital camera, scanner, or software program used to create or digitize it.
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