Enero
17, 2022
Kgg.
Lourdes J. Arcasetas
Punumbayan
Pamahalaang
Bayan ng Nagcarlan
Lalawigan
ng Laguna
Sa
aming pinakamamahal na Mayor Ody,
Mabuhay!!!!
Ang liham pong ito ay hinggil sa naganap na
CLUP Presentation na amin pong dinaluhan noong January 12, 2022. Bilang isa sa
mga miyembro ng Nagcarlan CLUP Technical Working Group, ang grupong AHON
po ay nagnanais magbigay ng opinion at suhestion tugon sa paanyaya at
kahilingan ni Arch. Lynell ng Envia Consultancy sakaling meron pong nais
ibahaging impormasyon upang masuring maisama sa ipapasang CLUP ng bayan
ng Nagcarlan.
Ang mga sumusunod po ang aming nais ibahagi:
Nagcarlan is still and continue to be
classified as having Agricultural and Eco-Tourism potential. As it was prepared
and written on a report made by the Technical Working Group and as presented by
Envia Consultancy on two (2) occasions: Nov. 9, 2021 Initial Public
consultation at Villa Elena, Nagcarlan and on January 12, 2022, Presentation of
Nagcarlan CLUP via a Zoom meeting.
On the List of Key Biodiversity in Nagcarlan
(Volume 3, Sectoral Analysis), there were few places included namely Yambo
Lake, Mt. Banahaw, Mt. San Cristobal Protected Landscape, Bunga Falls, Lansay
Hills, Sagilala Falls and Pulang Lupa. We
feel that it is best if we could include several significant places more.
As our group, AHON is noted and being
recognized as explorers and showcasers of potential natural attractions within
the vicinity of Nagcarlan, it is our humble obligation to present you beautiful
landmarks as we found them very suitable to be included in the CLUP. We
classified them into:
(1) Potential Eco-Tourism Landmarks
that are very accessible to visit and that they only need so little effort to
be introduced as attractive destinations. And
(2) Potential Adventure Sports Tourism
Sites for the much adventurous type of tourists engaging in Hiking,
Trekking, Trail Running and Orienteering, Mountain biking, Gravel Biking,
Bikepacking and Bike Touring, Bouldering, Rappelling, Rock climbing or Camping.
These are the following:
POTENTIAL ECO-TOURISM LANDMARKS
1.
Am-aw Falls
– located in Brgy. Palayan and is situated on the far end of Am-aw Creek before
joining Tipacan River.
2.
Talon Inlulupis – located in Brgy. Tipacan and is situated at the end of Biga River
joining Tipacan River.
3.
Tipacan River
– located in Brgy. Tipacan. Historically significant in the construction of St.
Bartholomew Church dated as early as 1752.
4.
Maiit River
– Located along Brgy. Maiit and used to be a popular swimming and picnic
destination. Construction of a concrete bridge eased its previous local appeal
and appreciation as well as its tourism utilization purpose though the place
has not loss its natural beauty yet.
5.
Talon Itikan
– located in Brgy, Talahib and its waters are tributaries of Alumbrado Creek.
6.
Mahangin Falls,
Katmon Falls, Galyan Falls – all of which are closely located in
Brgy. Lawaguin and are tributaries to Buenavista Creek.
7.
Lagulo Falls
– situated at Brgy. Lagulo with its waters coming from “Tabuen” spring also
within the area that eventually leads to Santa Cruz River
8.
Tulay San Diego (and Tulay San Rafael) – located at the boundaries of
Brgy. Poblacion 2 & 3. Historically
momentous as that of NHI’s Underground Cemetery and the St. Bartholomew Church
and should be given equal appreciation for their cultural importance.
9.
Talahibing River and Philpodeco Hydro Electric Power Plant – situated in Brgy.
Palina and considered one of the oldest (and still operating) Hydro Electric
Power Plant in the Philippines.
POTENTIAL ADVENTURE SPORTS TOURISM SITES
1.
Dalinse Ledges
– located in Brgy. San Francisco an old river gorge being idle for the longest
time but has potential flair for Adventure sports as Bouldering and Rappelling,
Hiking and Orienteering.
2.
Kweba ng Tangab – located in Brgy. Sabang and a historical landmark being a former
refuge to a Japanese straggler towards the end of World War II. Ideal for
Mountain Trekking.
3.
Iloko and the Matagbak Trails – situated at Brgy. Sabang – Brgy Alumbrado –
Brgy Talahib vicinities inside the Open Forest land area and are ideal venue
for Trail Running, Mountain or Gravel biking and Adventure Hiking.
4.
Mt. Atimla –
along Brgy. Sabang vicinity with trailheads at Brgy. Lawaguin and at Brgy
Sabang Iloko trail. Mt. Atimla trail characteristics resembles the challenging
paths of the Mt. San Cristobal Northern Trail.
5.
Mt. Nagcarlan
– located in Brgy. Sabang (part) with jumpoff situated in Brgy. Wakat’s “Todas”
trail. Most popularly known as Mt. Kalisungan by neighboring locals of Calauan.
NAMRIA (National Mapping and Resource Information Authority) acknowledges it to
be Mt. Nagcarlan.
6.
Nagcarlan Horseshoe – Located at Brgy. Lawaguin with a great viewpoint to Laguna Lake and
its surrounding municipalities. It sits right at the foot of Mt. Atimla along
the Nagcarlan-Calauan Road and an ideal pit stop or rest area for Bikers, Bike
Tourers, Motorriders or plain travelers passing along the area.
Justifications:
AHON believes that the inclusion of mentioned
landmarks and sites are beneficial for Nagcarlan for the following reasons:
1.
Beautiful
Natural landmarks or sites are indeed be considered treasures of the area. They
can bring numerous opportunities and perpetual benefits to the community
2.
Identifying
and recognizing beautiful landmarks present in the locality transforms its
people to value and respect the area, be proud and take care of it.
3.
Preserving
natural beauty of the place helps in the conservation and raise people’s
awareness to protect the area from neglect and wrongly human intervention.
4.
Conservation
of our Natural Landmarks/Resources gives us as wealthy environment able to give
us healthy lives
5.
It
will help cultivate and showcases local cultural character and lifestyles and
promote its distinct identity as benchmark of development.
6.
It
gives its people confidence and opportunities to mingle and deal with visitors.
7.
Provide
more job opportunities to its stakeholders and the community in general.
8.
Expedites
infrastructural development of the area.
9.
Raise
property valuation.
Also, on the List of Major Rivers and Creek in
Nagcarlan, we feel that San Marcos Creek should be included as well,
certainly for the following reasons:
1.
San
Marcos Creek exists and obviously located at the heart of Nagcarlan.
2.
Including
it in the list meaning giving importance and recognition in preserving its
benefits and protecting it from faultily interventions
3.
The
creek must be given due attention since the place is an area of serious sanitation
concern
4.
Barangay
concerned can strategize and implement sustainable programs for community
awareness and oblige its people in proper caring and giving more importance to the
area.
5.
Will
further speed up mitigations needed to increase conservation efforts and
intensify its management.
It is of AHON’s prayer that you consider
our suggestions worthy to be included in the CLUP. As ever, our desire
is always been for the good of our very own Nagcarlan.
Sa amin, ang Nagcarlan po ay isang Paraiso na may natatanging ganda at mayamang mga biyaya na kailangan nating kilalanin
at pag-ingatan upang manatili habambuhay.
Nasa ating mga kamay ngayon ang pagkakataong itanghal ang mga lugar na
nabanggit upang masaksihan ng marami ang kanilang angking kakriktan at tuloy
makapagdulot sa bayan ng pagkilala at kasaganaan.
Kami po ay naniniwala na tulad ninyo …..iisa
ang lang ang ating pangarap para sa ating mahal na bayan: Isulong ang bayan sa
mas maayos na kalagayan.
Respectfully yours,
Gerry C. Monteza
Lead Convenor
A.H.O.N. ( Anakalang Hikers of Nature )
MARAMI PONG SALAMAT SA MGA MAY ARI NG MGA LARAWAN
