Mindanaotoday.com | DOT-10 joins trail survey of Kitanglad, Dulang-dulang mountains
THE Department of Tourism -10 (DOT-10) joins the route survey for Mt. Kitanglad traverse Mt. Dulang-dulang with the officers and personnel of 52nd Engineer (Kaayadan) Brigade, Philippine Army stationed at Camp Colonel Oscar Natividad, Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon together with its military counterparts on November 25 -27, 2022.
It was headed by Brig. Gen. Anthony Cacayuran, Brig. Gen. Jocelyn Regis-Bandarlipe, Luzviminda Commo Camacho, Col. Marlito Bautista, Col. Maria Victoria Girao, and Estella Villa.
Special forces who executed safety protocols and functions also joined the survey – Sgt. Alvin Jhon R. Quillamor, Cpl. Kem T. Tacayon, Cpl. Romeo L. Tanudtanud, Cpl. Ryan Jay B. Daños and Nelijames Mejia.
The survey aims to evaluate the 4th and 2nd highest peak in the country within Mt. Kitanglad Range National Park, an ASEAN Heritage Park situated in the province of Bukidnon.
Mt. Kitanglad with an elevation of 2899 MASL ranks 4th, still closed and not open for tourism due to rehabilitation purposes as declared by the Protected Area Management Board (PAMB).
On the other hand, Mt. Dulang-dulang with an elevation of 2,941 MASL ranks 2nd and features mossy forest rich with flora and fauna and is open for tourism purposes.
Following the guidelines with regards to environmental preservation and protection, the survey was organized by Dauntless Outdoors, accredited by DOT, led by their tour operator – Ms. Liz Tiongson, together with her team, Coach Kenneth Amiel Taylor of CDRRMO Malaybalay, Angelo R. Avenido, Datu Bebson Sagubay, Adonis Sicalan and the whole Porter/trek Guides who made the survey of the two highest peak successful and productive.
A traverse from Mt. Kitanglad to Mt. Dulang-Dulang may range from eight hours or more depending on your training and preparation.
It’s not advisable for beginners as it requires strong physical and emotional preparation.
The trail will start from easy to extreme level of difficulty.
Through this, may the mountaineers will follow guidelines to preserve and protect our environment, as this will be a contributing factor for the re-opening of Mt. Kitanglad in 2023 and to boost mountain tourism in our region. (DOT-10)
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