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Banaue, Ifugao: Cordillera Sculpture Museum
The Ifugao have prevailed in the Cordillera mountains long before influences of foreign invaders came knocking on Philippine doorsteps with swords thrusting in one hand, bearing a crucifix on the other. Similar to ancient cultures around the globe, the indigenous people of the Cordillera, including the Ifugao, had their own systematized ways of living where people strictly abide by laws, solemnly observe beliefs, and humbly thrive on a basic livelihood – everything carved in their rich and colorful history. Remnants of the slowly dying culture are redeemed and remembered in an enclave adorned with aged artifacts and identical replicas of wood-carved memoirs that played a significant role in Ifugao culture. Get deeper into the roots of the mountain people through the Cordillera Sculpture Museum.
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Batad, Ifugao: Pushing Forward To Tappiya Falls
Biyaherong Barat gladly informs you that the fun doesn’t stop in Batad Rice Terraces, it was only a starter. The Junction-Batad hike was just an perspiring entrée to a main course of an energy-draining, muscle-straining, and fatigue inducing trek served with an extra hot sun scorching right above our heads. But worry not, my friend, our dessert is a sweet treat of absolute rejuvenation that will wipe out the suffering that we endured. Together let’s satisfy our unending hunger for adventure. Let push forward to Tappiya Falls.
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Batad Rice Terraces: A Man-Made Marvel of Ancient Filipino Engineering
Banaue is best explored on-foot – not on wheels, not on any mode of transportation, no nothing. Only the soles of your hiking shoes or the rubbers of your fancy flip-flops should set your uncallused feet apart from the face of the earth. Your muscle endurance and heat tolerance will be put to test in an agonizing trek of uphills and downhills through narrow walkways, uneven terrains, and steep slopes, to witness a renown UNESCO World Heritage Site situated at the heart of Cordillera Mountains. Join Biyaherong Barat on a trek to Batad’s Rice Terraces. Read more…
Calamba, Laguna: 6th Philippine Wakeboard Nationals in REPUBL1C Wakepark
Wakeboarding has become a fast-growing water sport in the Philippines and continuously attracting more thrill-seekers craving for another shot of adrenaline. Extreme sports gear manufacturers and wakeboarding organizations promote the sport through competitions held in popular wake parks in the country. Held last August 17-19, 2012 was the 6th Philippine Wakeboard Nationals to introduce the latest extreme sports hub in the Philippines, REPUBL1C Wakepark in Calamba, Laguna. Read more…
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