Mabinay, Negros Oriental-Cave Capital of the Philippines
Oct 10th, 2008 | By b2ng | Category: News and HeadlinesWith more than 400 caves that can be found in the town of Mabinay, the municipality may now be considered as the cave capital of the Philippines because of its explored and unexplored hidden treasure, on the same town can also be found the second longest cave in the country, the Odlongan cave.
According to Vice-mayor Ernesto Uy the local government of Mabinay is now planning to increase the fees charged to the visitors for the purpose that they will develop and maintained the beauty of the caves. Resolutions were approved for continuous exploration and development of these caves, with more funding requirement for the acquisition of equipment, among others, he said.
The town is now recorded at least 50 out of 400 caves that have been developed and explored wherein the local government of Mabinay organized different activities such as extreme sports, kayaking and rappelling for the local and foreign tourist. Another discovery from the beauty of nature in Mabinay is the Bugsok falls; a 70 meter high falls where a hot spring is located. The municipality is now requesting a fund from Negros Oriental Governor Emilio Matias II for the development and beautification of the said falls.
I’m proud of Mabinay, I used to staudy at Abis Mabinay Elementary School. The last time i visited Mabinay was in 2003 and 2005 when my parents died respectively. I have to older sister residing there at Mabinay. The first one is Mrs. Ramila Bohol, owner of Angelus Funeral Homes, she is married to a Policeman named Howard Bohol. The other one is Mrs. Emogene L. Carcusia who is married to Shime Carcusia a Teacher at Abis Elementary School.
I planned to visit Mabinay on September 2009 and i want explore some of the Famous caves there and the newly discvovered Bugsok Falls, (Where in Mabinay can you find that falls/) even my two sisters doesn’t know where it is. I’m thrilled to see that falls come September 2009. I also want to visit one of my surviving teacher; Mrs. Paculanang who is my teacher in Grade 2. I’ve heard that she is now teaching at Mabinay National High School. Can’t wait to see Mabinay!