Calbayog: The City of Waterfalls

20/04/2026

Somewhere in Barangay Dawo.

18/04/2026

The sun sets at the City Forest and Marble Park.

17/04/2026

Thank you Team ALAM MON NA, Thank you Mayor Raymund "Monmon" C. Uy. Tara hike!

16/04/2026

With team ALAM MON NA! of Mayor Raymund "Monmon" C. Uy, featuring the peak of the City Forest and Marble Park in Barangay Malopalo, Tinambacan District.

16/04/2026

We are grateful to have experienced the 21st PSS National Cave Congress in the Municipality of Mabinay, Negros Oriental. We would like to thank Mr. Ronald Ricafort, City Tourism Head, and his staff for this opportunity, as well as our Mayor, Raymund "Monmon" C. Uy, for endorsing our participation in the congress. This allowed us to gain significant knowledge about caving and environmental protection. Big thanks to the organizers, Mabinay LGU, volunteers, tour guides, the Mabinay Youth Development Office, and Mabinay Central School for their hospitality. Your smiles, greetings, and shared wisdom will significantly help us as we explore the caves in Calbayog.

15/04/2026

Somewhere in Barangay Bulwang, Mabinay, Negros Oriental.

14/04/2026

Somewhere in Barangay Bayo, Oquendo District.

13/04/2026

Somewhere in Odloman Cave.

12/04/2026

Celebrate Earth Day at the Calbayog Pan-as Hayiban Protected Landscape (CPHPL). As a vital watershed and sanctuary for Samar’s flora and fauna, visiting this landscape is a powerful way to honor the planet. It embodies the essence of Earth Day as we continue to stand for its preservation, conservation, stewardship, and the appreciation of our natural heritage.

12/04/2026

LNT

This might sound unfair, but it needs to be said:

Not everyone deserves to be in the mountains.

Not because they’re beginners.
Not because they’re slow.
Not because they don’t have expensive gear.

But because some people simply don’t care about nature.

They come for the photo, not the place.
They come for the flex, not the experience.
They come to take — not to understand.

You can see it in the way trash is left behind, like the trail is someone else’s problem. In the way music is played loudly, as if silence is an inconvenience. In the way plants are stepped on, rocks are taken home, trees are carved into — all so someone can say, “I was here.”

That’s not appreciation.
That’s consumption.

The mountains are not content.
They are not props.
They are not disposable.

Some people treat nature like a background that exists to serve their mood. If it’s uncomfortable, they complain. If it’s difficult, they disrespect it. If it doesn’t give them what they want, they blame it.

And the saddest part?

They never notice the damage they leave behind.

Caring about nature isn’t about saying you love the outdoors. It’s about how you behave when no one is watching. It’s about carrying trash that isn’t yours. Walking past a “No Entry” sign even when there’s a better photo on the other side. Lowering your voice because other people came for peace, not noise.

Some people don’t do these things because they don’t see the mountain as something alive. To them, it’s just a location. A hashtag. A weekend escape they can forget by Monday.

But nature remembers.

It remembers the erosion from careless steps.
It remembers the wildlife driven away.
It remembers the scars we pretend don’t exist.

This isn’t about gatekeeping. It’s about honesty.

If you don’t care enough to protect a place, maybe you shouldn’t be there yet. Wanting an experience is not the same as respecting it. Access should come with responsibility — and responsibility starts with care.

The mountains don’t need more visitors.
They need better ones.

People who listen.
People who move gently.
People who understand that being allowed into these spaces is a privilege, not a right.

You don’t have to be perfect. You just have to care.

Because the mountains welcome those who treat them like home —
and quietly reject those who treat them like content.

10/04/2026

🏔️ Important Update for our Hiking Enthusiasts! 🏔️

We want to make sure everyone stays informed and safe on the trails. Please take note of the following:

✅ Official Hikes: All hikes organized by our team are officially announced and posted right here on this page.

⚠️ External Events: If you see a hike scheduled elsewhere that has not been posted here, please note that it is not organized by us.

We love seeing the community grow, but we want to be clear about which events we are managing directly.

Happy trails, everyone!

09/04/2026

Somewhere in Mabinay, Negros Oriental.