No More Logging in the Northern Negros Natural Park
November 5, 2009
The remaining 16,487 hectares of forest cover at the Northern Negros Natural Park are nor protected from commercial logging with Republic Act 3680 imposing a logging ban in the 3rd District of Negros Occiental which comprise the cities of Silay, Talisay and Victorias and two municipalities, E.B. Magalona and Murcia.
President Arroyo signed into law last November 3 House Bill 3680 known as “An Act Imposing a Logging Ban in the Third District of the Province of Negros Occidental” which was authored by Rep. Jose Carlos Lacson seeks to prohibit the cutting down of trees for commercial purposes.
The Northern Negros Natural Park is Negros Occidental’s major watershed area where rare flora and fauna species can be found such as hornbill, bleeding heart pigeon, Visayan warty pig and Philippine spotted deer. Mambukal Resort in Murcia and Gawahon Eco-Park in Victorias City are located inside the Northern Negros Natural Park.
2009 Mudpack Festival in Pictures
June 24, 2009
The Mudpack festival is celebrated to pay homage to mother Earth and to nurture its preservation. It is the Negrenses’ way of giving importance to the environment. Through the festival, it is hope to raise the level of awareness of the people on environmental issues.
The 2009 Mudpack Festival drew in huge crowd including foreigners. The Mambukal Mountain Resort was fully-booked weeks before the scheduled Mudpack Festival.
Winners are of the various Mudpack competitions were:
Chants and stunts competition- Tribu Kasanag
Drumbeating - Tribu Ilahas
Dance – Tribu Poseidon for the dance category
Mixed Media Art – Kenneth Po
Poster Making- Princess Angie Gardos
Ms. Earth Mudpack – Miss Doanne Stephanie M. Peraren
Here are pictures of the Mudpack Festival courtesy of Annie May Valdez.
2009 Mudpack Festival Schedule
June 11, 2009
2009 Mudpack Festival Schedule
20-21 June 2009
Day 1 (Saturday)
Morning
6:30 – 8:00 Hataw with Ching
8:00 Poster Making Competition for Kids (Start)
10:00 – 10:15 Panawagan
10:15-10:30 Opening Ceremony
Ms. Earth Flora & Fauna Presentation
10:30 – 12:00 Chants & Stunts Competition
Drumbeating Competition
Clay Body Painting Competition (Start)
Mixed Media Art Competition (Start)
Photo Competition (Start)
LUNCH BREAK
Afternoon
2:30 Clay Body Painting Presentation and Judging
Mixed Media Art Judging
4:00 Awarding
6:00 – 8:00 Ms. Earth – Mambukal Pageant
9:00 up San Miguel Night
Band and Dance Party
Day 2 (Sunday)
Morning
9:00 – 10:00 Holy Mass
10:00 – 10:15 Panawagan
10:15 – 12:00 Solo Dance Improvisation Competition
Clay Sculpture Making Competition (Start)
LUNCH BREAK
Afternoon
2:30 – 3:30 Tribal Dance Competition
Clay Sculpture Judging
3:30 – 4:30 Awarding
Mambukal Mountain Resort
March 11, 2009
About 30 minutes drive away from Bacolod City lies a picturesque mountain resort manged by the Provincial Government. The Mambukal Mountain Resort locate in the town of Murcia, Negros Occidental lies is 1,200 feet above sea level and serves as gateway to Mt. kanlaon.
The resort was originally developed by a Japanese architect named Kokichi Paul Ishiwata in 1927. The resort started as a bath house and picnic garden and has provided cool haven for Negrenses and their guests.
Spread over 23.6 hectares at the foot of Mt. Kanlaon, the Maambukal Mountain Resort boasts of a number of hot sulfur springs. A big mountain stream, fed by several tributaries, descends in a series of seven falls feeding the swimming pools and boating lagoon.
Things to Do in Mambukal
To commune with nature, the resort has strategically located viewing decks and a Canopy Walk with hanging bridges. If relaxation is what you’re after, there’s the boating lagoon, swimming and dipping pool. You can likewise bring children along since they will surely enjoy the butterfly garden and the kiddie pool.
For a more physical challenge, there’s the Rock Climbing Wall and the Slide for Life. For more adventure, one can trek to the seventh falls where your endurance can be tested.
Accommodation
Mambukal is ideal for family outings and business conferences. For those on a budget, there’s the Tourist Lodge which offers standard rooms and suites. There are single air conditioned cottages or campsites to choose from as well as picnic sheds for day visitors. There are stalls at the resort serving local dishes at reasonable price so don’t worry about going hungry.
How to Get There
Mambukal is a favorite vacation destination of local and foreign tourists since it is very accessible from Bacolod City. The resort is around 30 minutes by private vehicle and 45 minutes by public utility vehicle. From downtown Bacolod, take the “double tire” mini-buses going to Murcia from the Libertad terminal. Fare is around 30. Double Tires are almost always available from Mambukal going to Bacolod City.
Rates
Entrance
Adult P30.00/head
11 yrs. old and below P10.00/head
Entrace w/ Parking
Light vehicles P15.00
Trucks/Bus P30.00
Swimming Pools (Kiddie/Adult Pool, Mambo Pool, Dippng Pool)
12 yrs. old up P50.00
11 yrs. old and below P20.00
Picnic Huts
Small P300.00
Big P600.00
Wall Climbing P25.00
Slide for Life P100.00/2 trips
Canopy Walk P50.00
Boating P30.00/head
Butterfly Garden P10.00/head
Accommodations
LGU Cottages P900.00/2 single beds
P1,200.00/4 single beds
P1,500.00/2 single beds & 2 double decks
Tourist Lodge
Ordinary P600.00
Deluxe P750.00
Suite P1,000.00
Dormitory
Exclusive P2,000.00
Per Person P100.00/head
Tables w/ 4 chairs P100.00
Additional Foam P100.00
Canoppy w/ 1 table & 6 chairs P300.00
Conference hall
- Entirely versatile, configured with audio visual, lighting and meeting equipment for seminars, conferences and banquets.
- The entire hall is divisible into 3 sections.
- Can accommodate up to 400 persons
- Catering and transport service are also available
Check Inn 2:00pm
Check Out 12:00nn
For Reservations, contact:
Mambukal Reservation Office
(034) 709-0990 / 433-8516
Mambukal Office
(034) 710-0800 / 710-0801
Photo by: Tony Manso
