Bulusan Volcano Fenced

Bulusan Volcano appears to be fenced here in the above photo. Well,  in reality it can happen. If and when the Bulusan Geothermal Power Project will be pursued, the area of around 26,000 hectares surrounding the volcano will become a Geothermal Energy Field zone. This means this area will be literally  fenced! No entry  for even the residents without the consent of the big geo company.

The planned industrial development will convert irrevocably  the last remaining rainforest of the Province of Sorsogon  from a pristine state to an industrial state. No amount of cosmetic 'greening' will hide this fact.

Hopefully this will not happen with the vigilance of the pro nature conservation sectors of Bulusan and neighboring towns.

Photo: Alma P. Gamil
Bulusan, Sorsogon

Village hopping in Bulusan

Three villages in one day resulted in priceless images (partly shown here). It was a trip that left me wondering why it took me so long to set foot on these wonderful local spots of my hometown. Never too late though.

First Stop: Buhang  (San Vicente)

Mapaso, Indigenous Healing ground

Rock Beach as spectacular backdrop for Mapaso

Hot waters shoot out from the low cliff's crevices to pour unto the seas, hence the name, Mapaso.

Second Stop: Bagacay (San Ramon)

This unknown mountain beauty is a serene river in the village of Bagacay.

A brief stop on our way back  from the village of Odikin  for this unexpected sight in Bagacay.

Third Stop: Odikin (Santa Barbara)

Shy village girls of Sta. Barbara (Odikin)

More than a century-old partnership, Karagumoy and Pili

Pili trees: magnificent as mansions in Santa Barbara

With Oya Choleng and Mabel for a souvenir shot with Santa Barbara. The Saint protects them from lightning coming from the Volcano (Bulusan) says Oya Choleng (Soledad Freo).

Sta Barbara is located around 2km from the PDZ (Permanent  Danger Zone) of Bulusan Volcano where century-old (and older) pili trees are to be found.  Photos of which to be released in my succeeding blogs.

Photographs by Alma P. Gamil (except for the last photo).
Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines