Biak-na-Bato National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located almost entirely within Barangay Biak-na-Bato in San Miguel, Bulacan from where it derives its name. The park also extends to the nearby municipalities of San Ildefonso and Doña Remedios Trinidad covering a total area of 2,117 hectares (5,230 acres).[1] It was declared a national park in 1937 by President Manuel L. Quezon by virtue of its association with the history and site of the Biak-na-Bato Republic. The park consists of a cave network and a system of rivers and trails of both historical and ecological importance. Situated only 80 kilometers (50 mi) northeast from Manila, it is fast becoming a popular weekend eco-adventure destination for the city dwellers.
Biak-na-Bato National Park is centered on a mountain gorge sliced by the Balaong River in the Sierra Madre mountain range. More than a hundred caves of varying sizes and crystalline mineral formations are spread across the park. Among the most explored caves are the Aguinaldo Cave, once the headquarters of President Emilio Aguinaldo, and the Bahay Paniki or Bat Cave. Orchids, trees, shrubs, ferns, bushes and bokawe (buho) are some of the flora than can be found in the park.[2]
Observation outposts of the former republic as well as ruins of stone fortifications also abound within the park, including a stone cliff with carvings, possibly over a hundred years old.[3]
Mount Susong Dalaga and Tilandong Falls are also popular attractions inside the park.
There are also a few other popular places, like caves, to tourists such as the "Yungib Cave" where you'll find some human bones and "Tanggapan Cave" which is derived from the Tagalog word tanggapan (response). There are more caves like "Ambush Cave," and "Pahingahan Cave."
Recent events
In September 2004, eight people, seven of which were children and teenagers, drowned in Madlum River in Biak-na-Bato National Park. The official report tells that the victims were swept away by flash floods while picnicking in the area. According to then-Governor Josie dela Cruz, illegal logging and mining operations were to blame for such incidents.[4]
On a memorandum dated December 28, 2010, a 6-year struggle by the people of Bulacan to halt the quarrying and mining operations in Biak-na-Bato National Park has come to an end when DENR decided that the permit given to Rosemoor Mining and Development Corp violated the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.[5] The appeal to repeal the mining permit was due to fear of the desecration of the historical site and continued loss of life due to flash floods and land slides.[6]
Joselito Mendoza, the then-representative of Bulacan's 3rd district, filed House Bill No. 2713 on September 3, 2013, that sought to reinstate the original 2,117-hectare (5,230-acre) land area of the National Park.[7]
On May 18, 2008, seven people, all tourism college students of the Bulacan State University who had their field trip at the area,[8] were killed by raging floodwaters at the Madlum River. The flood might have been caused by a heavy downpour on Mount Manalmon.[9]
Facts
It is called Bahay Paniki. There are lots of bats in the cave and the surrounding smells like bat poop. The tour guide says, “the bat poop is being used as a fertilizer by some people here". A isolated cave situated at Biak-na-Bato.[10]
Trinidad Tecson, so called "Mother of Biak na Bato," was born here.[11]
^House Bill No.2713 (September 3, 2013), (PDF), archived from the original (PDF) on February 13, 2014, retrieved May 3, 2014
^Reyes-Estrope, Carmela (August 17, 2015). "Bulacan State U execs found guilty of neglect in 2014 field trip tragedy". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
^"4 college students drown in Bulacan". ABS-CBN News. August 19, 2014. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
^Maroma, Allen; Pangilinan, Bernardo; Maroma, Dolly (2019). "CCTV System for Barangay San Miguel, Calumpit and Barangay Tibig, Bulakan, Bulacan". SSRN Electronic Journal. doi:10.2139/ssrn.3481534. ISSN 1556-5068.
^"Trinidad Tecson Was Born in Bulacan November 18, 1848". The Kahimyang Project. November 18, 2011. from the original on August 7, 2020.
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Biak na Bato National Park is a protected area of the Philippines located almost entirely within Barangay Biak na Bato in San Miguel Bulacan from where it derives its name The park also extends to the nearby municipalities of San Ildefonso and Dona Remedios Trinidad covering a total area of 2 117 hectares 5 230 acres 1 It was declared a national park in 1937 by President Manuel L Quezon by virtue of its association with the history and site of the Biak na Bato Republic The park consists of a cave network and a system of rivers and trails of both historical and ecological importance Situated only 80 kilometers 50 mi northeast from Manila it is fast becoming a popular weekend eco adventure destination for the city dwellers Biak na Bato National ParkIUCN category V protected landscape seascape Madlum RiverLocationSan Miguel Bulacan PhilippinesCoordinates15 07 08 N 121 05 06 E 15 118879 N 121 085081 E 15 118879 121 085081 Coordinates 15 07 08 N 121 05 06 E 15 118879 N 121 085081 E 15 118879 121 085081Area2 117 hectares 5 230 acres EstablishedNovember 16 1937Governing bodyDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources Contents 1 Topography and ecology 2 Recent events 3 Facts 4 Gallery 5 References 6 See alsoTopography and ecology EditBiak na Bato National Park is centered on a mountain gorge sliced by the Balaong River in the Sierra Madre mountain range More than a hundred caves of varying sizes and crystalline mineral formations are spread across the park Among the most explored caves are the Aguinaldo Cave once the headquarters of President Emilio Aguinaldo and the Bahay Paniki or Bat Cave Orchids trees shrubs ferns bushes and bokawe buho are some of the flora than can be found in the park 2 Observation outposts of the former republic as well as ruins of stone fortifications also abound within the park including a stone cliff with carvings possibly over a hundred years old 3 Mount Susong Dalaga and Tilandong Falls are also popular attractions inside the park There are also a few other popular places like caves to tourists such as the Yungib Cave where you ll find some human bones and Tanggapan Cave which is derived from the Tagalog word tanggapan response There are more caves like Ambush Cave and Pahingahan Cave Recent events EditIn September 2004 eight people seven of which were children and teenagers drowned in Madlum River in Biak na Bato National Park The official report tells that the victims were swept away by flash floods while picnicking in the area According to then Governor Josie dela Cruz illegal logging and mining operations were to blame for such incidents 4 On a memorandum dated December 28 2010 a 6 year struggle by the people of Bulacan to halt the quarrying and mining operations in Biak na Bato National Park has come to an end when DENR decided that the permit given to Rosemoor Mining and Development Corp violated the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 5 The appeal to repeal the mining permit was due to fear of the desecration of the historical site and continued loss of life due to flash floods and land slides 6 Joselito Mendoza the then representative of Bulacan s 3rd district filed House Bill No 2713 on September 3 2013 that sought to reinstate the original 2 117 hectare 5 230 acre land area of the National Park 7 On May 18 2008 seven people all tourism college students of the Bulacan State University who had their field trip at the area 8 were killed by raging floodwaters at the Madlum River The flood might have been caused by a heavy downpour on Mount Manalmon 9 Facts EditIt is called Bahay Paniki There are lots of bats in the cave and the surrounding smells like bat poop The tour guide says the bat poop is being used as a fertilizer by some people here A isolated cave situated at Biak na Bato 10 Trinidad Tecson so called Mother of Biak na Bato was born here 11 Gallery EditBiak na Bato National Park References Edit Region 3 Protected Areas Department of Environment of Natural Resources Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau Archived from the original on March 21 2012 Retrieved June 13 2012 Biak na Bato The Philippine Star Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau Retrieved June 14 2012 Bulacan Tourist Attractions Department of Tourism Philippines Retrieved June 14 2012 Jimenez David Rina Tragedy in Biak na Bato Archived from the original on May 3 2014 Retrieved May 3 2014 Fight to save Biak na Bato won Save Biak na Bato Nat l Park Palace told House Bill No 2713 September 3 2013 House Bill No 2713 PDF archived from the original PDF on February 13 2014 retrieved May 3 2014 Reyes Estrope Carmela August 17 2015 Bulacan State U execs found guilty of neglect in 2014 field trip tragedy Philippine Daily Inquirer Retrieved August 20 2022 4 college students drown in Bulacan ABS CBN News August 19 2014 Retrieved August 20 2022 Maroma Allen Pangilinan Bernardo Maroma Dolly 2019 CCTV System for Barangay San Miguel Calumpit and Barangay Tibig Bulakan Bulacan SSRN Electronic Journal doi 10 2139 ssrn 3481534 ISSN 1556 5068 Trinidad Tecson Was Born in Bulacan November 18 1848 The Kahimyang Project November 18 2011 Archived from the original on August 7 2020 Wikimedia Commons has media related to Biak na Bato National Park See also EditList of national parks of the Philippines Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Biak na Bato National Park amp oldid 1125119609, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
