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Summer Hiking: Mt. Pundaquit Traverse to Anawangin Cove
San Antonio, Zambales, April 18 & 19, 2015
Anawangin Cove is in the province of
Zambales, facing the South China Sea. Considered to be the nearest mainland to the Philippine-claimed
EEZ , Internationally known as “Scarborough
Shoal “, China calls it “Huangyan
Island”, And the the Philippines calls it “Panatag Shoal” or “Bajo de
Masinloc” and by virtue of proximity, the latter is designated as part of the municipality. Which create a
tension now between China’s claim, of indisputable sovereignty over nearly the
entire South China Sea. (Log-on to
Rappler.com for complete story)
Mountain: Mt. Pundaquit
Jump off: Brgy.
Pundaquit, San Antonio, Zambalez
Difficulty: 3/9 Minor
Climb
Climb: Traverse, Overnight
Camping
We pass through a waterless river during
summer but has water during rainy season.
Anawangin’s mixture of volcanic ash and
white sand make the beach walk therapeutic . Sulfur in volcanic ash is proven,
safe, age-old remedy that has been used to treat every conceivable skin
irritation and infection. Sulfur is also FDA-approved fort the treatment of
acne – (Volcanic Earth)
We
are getting ready to transfer to Nagsaza Cove our camp site which is an hour
boat travel/ ride from Anawangin Cove.
Camp
Site
Even though I’m an early riser, I enjoy
the sunset as much as the sunrise . The sunset is really an amazing event and
we are lucky to have the chance to witness it every single day. By sharing these favorite quotes of mine about sunset, and you might find the
inspiration again..... “I wonder why the
sunset is more colorful than sunrise...!? Guess it’s the irony of life...Sometimes
better things could really happen in saying goodbye.”
Both the Anawangin & Nagsaza Cove are considered
to be pine-tree-lined beaches which is one unique scenery of the place. And because these are coves, the water is calm and the shore gently slopes. Feel free to pitch a tent and stay the night, just don't go looking for a cellphone signal!
We are the Polytechnic University of the Philippines
– Physical Planning and Development Office “ALL MALE GROUP”
We enjoy our boat ride as we pass through spectacular
and scenic rock formation going to Capones Island.
Capones Island from afar is like a
floating giant shoes.
Island-hopping journey with the group.
(PUP – PPDO and College of Engineering)
As
usual the one missing in the group is the one taking the picture! GEGE...
We should support our government in their
campaigns on the issue of territorial claim over Panatag Shoal and Spratly’s
Island, even though China is taking steps to control South China Sea. Our
government is still following the correct,
orderly and intelligent approaches on the United Nations Convention on the Law
of the Sea (UNCLOS). By these act we are showing to the world that we
Filipino’s are law abiders.
- Sometime this June UNCLOS will officially announced the result on the
pleading of our government about the issue. But I still believe all of this
issue will be resolved in Gods perfect time. In the words of the song of Yeng
Constantino entitled “Chinito” Bakit ba
ang pungay ng bintana ng iyong mundo, Isang ngiti mo lang sakin, Ay baon ko
hangang pag-uwi, Oh chinito, way back in our history Filipinos and Chinese
are good trades partners. Through the years we build up friendships and up to
the point we share the same Filipino – Chinese culture, custom, and traditions. And for the fact that
Filipino – Chinese are represented in all the levels of Philippine society
particularly in the portion of Philippine economy which is composed of
Filipino – Chinese businessman.
