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Tuesday, November 23, 2004
8th Adlaw ta Kitanglad celebration
By Bong Torres
LUPIAGAN, Sumilao, Bukidnon -- MOUNT Kitangland Range Natural Park (MKRNP), the second highest mountain in the Philippines next to Mt. Apo and with an elevation of 2,938 meters above sea level, celebrates its 8th Adlaw ta Kitanglad on November 9, 2004.
The celebration is contained in Presidential Proclamation 896 dated October 24, 1986.
A certain parcel of land of the public domain covering Mt. Kitanglad Range as Natural Park and its peripheral areas was declared as buffer zone. Republic Act 8978 dated November 9, 2000, otherwise known as Mt. Kitanglad Protected Area Act of 2000, declared Mt. Kitanglad as full pledged protected area.
MKRNP is located in the north central portion of the province of Bukidnon in Region 10. It falls within the political jurisdiction of 7 municipalities and one city, namely; Lantapan, Impasug-ong Sumilao, Libona, Manolo Fortich, Baungon, Talakag and Malaybalay City.
Protected Area Superintendent (Pasu) Felix Mirasol Jr. said the MKRNP maintains one of the few remaining rainforest areas in the Philippines. It is a host to diverse species of wildlife, of which many are considered rare and endemic. This includes the endangered species like the Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi).
The immense richness of its flora and fauna makes it one of the last sanctuaries of the countries natural heritage.
The celebration is mostly participated by the indigenous cultural communities. They start with Ritual, Pamuhat by the Elders of Mt. Kitanglad/Billeting. Followed by a series of indigenous sport, and cultural presentation of the tribal communities from 7 municipalities & one City.
Mayor Baula said the significance of MKRNP plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of North and Central Mindanao. Aside from being the homeland of indigenous peoples (IPs) and habitat to sizeable population of flora and fauna, it is also a major watershed, which provides water for power generation, irrigation and domestic use for the provinces of Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental.
Mayor Baula of Sumilao the host Municipal Mayor formally open the program proper. Sumilao Budget Officer Pedro Sumbalan presented the history of Mt. Kitanglad, followed by an Update of Mt. Kitanglad accomplishment, Plans & Programs Onward by Hon. Vice Governor of Bukidnon Alex P. Calingasan.
The most awaited part was the Ceremonial Turn-Over of Support Funds to Mt. Kitanglad.
(November 23, 2004 issue)
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