Tourism Site’s Rules and Regulations
IMPORTANT:
ALL VISITORS PLYING FOR MT. PURGATORY SHOULD COORDINATE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF BOKOD AT LEAST ONE MONTH BEFORE CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN.
PLEASE CONTACT THE RIGHT PERSONS. ONLY THE MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFFICE OR THE ASSOCIATION OF BOKOD ADVENTURE ECO-GUIDES HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROCESS THE RESERVATIONS TO ENSURE SMOOTH FLOW OF ACTIVITIES, GUIDE SCHEDULING AND TRANSPORTATION AND THINGS THAT MAY ARISE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. WALK IN CLIMBERS ARE ALSO DISCOURAGED.
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Visitors Advisory Review
The need to make reservations prior to the trek in the mountain. The trail is designed to accommodate 50 people (including guides and porters) on a given 2-day or 3-day trek.
For example : A group of people tallying to 50 went on to visit the mountain on January 29-30. Suppose, another group plans to climb on the succeeding date, the next climb schedule then will be staged or allowed on January 31 onwards, not on the 30th.
Office cell phones for reservations and confirmation
1. Municipal Tourism Office @ 0910-412-5816 / 0907-447-1111
2. Association of Bokod Adventure Eco-Guides through Association's Officers :
John Buasan @ 09483598070
Gieson Madiano @ 09104125816
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Transportation
* Option 1.
For those who intend to rent a jeep, please coordinate with the municipal tourism office. Locals of the place have the privilege to be the ones to be hired.
* Option 2
Groups who intend to use their Service Utility Vehicles are allowed to do so.
* Option 3
Local Transport
- Bus
- Rural Van
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Need of trained local guides
At this point of time, the recognized tour guides of the area are the members of the Association of Bokod Adventure Eco-Guides (ABADEG Inc.). They are equipped with necessary mountain guiding training and orientation. Furthermore, they know the tourism route well.
The Association is the LGU’s partner with regards to Mt. Purgatory. It is a registered association through the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). They too, are recognized by the LGU as an existing organization of the Municipality .
Listed herein are the members of the said association.
Tour Guides
1. John B. Buasan – 09483598070
2. Macario Mayawin – 09103086102
3. Jonathan Delfino – 09294212448
4. Jacinto Balagwas – 09391604729
5. Wero Anungos c/o John Buasan
6. Arnel Guiniawan – 09127255149
7. Marciana Mamang – 0908778205
8. Jerico Guiniawan – 09099207087
9. Rian Paran – 09195077991
10. Mercy Guiniawan – 09487115156
11. Ruel Delfino – 09483863041
12. Jony Pingkisan – 09095581604
13. Tony Lamsis – 09469532037
14. Justin Agadan – 09484302082
15. Loreta Tampoc – 09096934533
16. Emerson Lagcang c/o Macario Mayawin
17. Martin Alis – 09484350654
18. Modesto Palgue c/o Macario Mayawin
Auxillary Guides:
19. Gieson Madiano – 09104125816
20. Janet Agadan c/o Gieson Madiano
21. Allan Dominguez c/o Gieson Madiano
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Information on where to get help in case of emergency
1. Municipal Tourism Office @ 0910-412-5816
2. ABADEG through John Buasan @ 09483598070
3. Bokod PNP @ 09393855750
4. Barangay Poblacion, Bokod
5. Barangay Ekip, Bokod
ALL VISITORS PLYING FOR MT. PURGATORY SHOULD COORDINATE WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT OF BOKOD AT LEAST ONE MONTH BEFORE CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN.
PLEASE CONTACT THE RIGHT PERSONS. ONLY THE MUNICIPAL TOURISM OFFICE OR THE ASSOCIATION OF BOKOD ADVENTURE ECO-GUIDES HAVE THE RIGHT TO PROCESS THE RESERVATIONS TO ENSURE SMOOTH FLOW OF ACTIVITIES, GUIDE SCHEDULING AND TRANSPORTATION AND THINGS THAT MAY ARISE IN CASE OF EMERGENCY. WALK IN CLIMBERS ARE ALSO DISCOURAGED.
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Visitors Advisory Review
The need to make reservations prior to the trek in the mountain. The trail is designed to accommodate 50 people (including guides and porters) on a given 2-day or 3-day trek.
For example : A group of people tallying to 50 went on to visit the mountain on January 29-30. Suppose, another group plans to climb on the succeeding date, the next climb schedule then will be staged or allowed on January 31 onwards, not on the 30th.
Office cell phones for reservations and confirmation
1. Municipal Tourism Office @ 0910-412-5816 / 0907-447-1111
2. Association of Bokod Adventure Eco-Guides through Association's Officers :
John Buasan @ 09483598070
Gieson Madiano @ 09104125816
______________________________________________________________________________________
Transportation
* Option 1.
For those who intend to rent a jeep, please coordinate with the municipal tourism office. Locals of the place have the privilege to be the ones to be hired.
* Option 2
Groups who intend to use their Service Utility Vehicles are allowed to do so.
* Option 3
Local Transport
- Bus
- Rural Van
______________________________________________________________________________________
Need of trained local guides
At this point of time, the recognized tour guides of the area are the members of the Association of Bokod Adventure Eco-Guides (ABADEG Inc.). They are equipped with necessary mountain guiding training and orientation. Furthermore, they know the tourism route well.
The Association is the LGU’s partner with regards to Mt. Purgatory. It is a registered association through the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). They too, are recognized by the LGU as an existing organization of the Municipality .
Listed herein are the members of the said association.
Tour Guides
1. John B. Buasan – 09483598070
2. Macario Mayawin – 09103086102
3. Jonathan Delfino – 09294212448
4. Jacinto Balagwas – 09391604729
5. Wero Anungos c/o John Buasan
6. Arnel Guiniawan – 09127255149
7. Marciana Mamang – 0908778205
8. Jerico Guiniawan – 09099207087
9. Rian Paran – 09195077991
10. Mercy Guiniawan – 09487115156
11. Ruel Delfino – 09483863041
12. Jony Pingkisan – 09095581604
13. Tony Lamsis – 09469532037
14. Justin Agadan – 09484302082
15. Loreta Tampoc – 09096934533
16. Emerson Lagcang c/o Macario Mayawin
17. Martin Alis – 09484350654
18. Modesto Palgue c/o Macario Mayawin
Auxillary Guides:
19. Gieson Madiano – 09104125816
20. Janet Agadan c/o Gieson Madiano
21. Allan Dominguez c/o Gieson Madiano
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Information on where to get help in case of emergency
1. Municipal Tourism Office @ 0910-412-5816
2. ABADEG through John Buasan @ 09483598070
3. Bokod PNP @ 09393855750
4. Barangay Poblacion, Bokod
5. Barangay Ekip, Bokod