Siloo River – “Cleanest River in Northern Mindanao, Swimming Paradise”

Siloo River – “Cleanest River in Northern Mindanao, Swimming Paradise”

Barangay Siloo, Malitbog, Bukidnon

By: Mr. Rogelio C. Saguinhon, LGOO V

                Siloo has earned that  specials sobriquet  “ Cleanest River in Northern Mindanao.” Dubbed as the “ Swimming Paradise” and a fitting place for retreat where pious believers can commune with Mother Earth. A flawless gift of Nature - Siloo River tacitly traverses across other barangay, namely: San Luis, Siloo and Sampiano. It has been strategically classified under Tagoloan Sub – watershed.
 Ubiquitous presence of lush vegetation and pristine forest with exhilarating vistas quite alluring in all directions at Siloo Watershed. A breathtaking heights of   Grand Canyon, the awesome, steep – rocky Mountain Ridges that overlooks the Siloo River valley could etched a lasting episodes – in to your mind.             The crystalline waters of Siloo River have peculiar healing features. It can remove all kinks, stress and everything in your body. A soothing balm for both body and soul. School of teeming fishes abound as cascading water flows downstream, eventually forming “ ripple effect” of Kaleidoscopic bubbles – so beautiful !             Silloo River banks have approximately 40 meters width and 2 meter depth. Grooves of trees and indigenous shrubs are growing robustly both sides of the river banks as canopy for sojourners, strollers and family gatherings who enjoy the cool ambience for a nap in the lazy afternoon.             This wide – sloping Watershed and other creations can fire your wildest imagination. The myriad of blessings that God has profusely endowed upon us. Truly, Siloo River has a treasure of biodiversity.             An avid promenaders can have access for Siloo River by any means of transportation passing trough zigzag INFRES farm to market road which is approximately 16 kms away from the Barangay Poblacion.
        
Foremost, the presence of this breakthrough project,” Spillway Bridge  “ having a length of 38 linear meters and 5 meters wide was completed in March, 2001, during the leadership of Hon. Aida B. dela Rosa, former Municipal Mayor, this Municipality. Said Spillway Bridge is virtually known as “ The Siloo Swimming Viewers Deck”. Siloo  River  is  the  “ Cleanest River in Northern  Mindanao as     declared  by the   Regional Council “ Search for  the   Cleanest   Inland     Bodies  of  Water,  2005.               Siloo River – My Way, My Place, My Heritage!                                                             

Malitbog Cultural Center (Gymnasium)

Malitbog Cultural Center

( Gymnasium )

By: Rogelio C. Saguinhon

            The Malitbog Cultural Center is enthusiastically dubbed as the Malitbog Gymnasium, has been undergoing massive construction since November 16, 1998, during the tenure of Madame Aida B. Dela Rosa, a former Mayor and incumbent Municipal Tourism Officer, in this Administration; and until this day, continuously spruced and embellished by the present Administration under the leadership of Hon. Osmundo N. Dela Rosa, incumbent Municipal Mayor, this Municipality; with aesthetic sense of acumen and vision.

            This magnificent edifice is a vivid replica of the Parthenon of Greece, one of the famous Seven Wonders of the World – 447 B.C., during the Civilization Period in Europe-“The Glory that was Greece”. Nestled in an elevated site overlooking Barangay Poblacion, Malitbog, Bukidnon. Occupying an area approximately 2,100 sq. meters & conveniently accommodates more or less 4000 spectators.

            Truly, LGU Malitbog, Bukidnon, is a center of Architectural excellence and development.  

PIGSUGU-AN HILLS

PIGSUGU-AN HILLS

Kalingking, Malitbog, Bukidnon

Probably the finest place on Earth

By: Mr. Rogelio C. Saguinhon

           Such spectacular vista: Pigsugu-an Hills, a scenery nestled on a hilltop to an elevation of approximately 540 meters above sea level. Accessible by any means of transportation passing through a breathtaking Ridges. Trekking to the Pigsugu-an Heights cause adrenalin surge. Unwittingly, such thrilling experience indelibly etched a lasting episode. It has a distance about six (6) kilometers away from the Municipal Hall.

            “Pigsugu-an” a word coined by the nomadic tribes and early settlers so called avid hunters of wild animals. The place literally denotes a wild (Pig); while dinugu-(An) simply implies delicious foods prepared through verbal orders (sugu) by the tribal villagers. Thus, Pigsugu-an now known as “Pigsugu-an Hills”, a derivative term connoting blood of a pig – native recipe.

            A wide array of verdant hilly ranges and deep ravines seemingly arranged in symmetrical position lying towards the offing seashore. Steep contour lines casting shadows shadows upon the hillsides and silhouettes of ephemeral clouds crossing the borders; eventually shaped as kaleidoscopic spectrum of varying colors. Behold! A flawless beauty of nature – beyong human comprehension.

            Truly amazing! Pigsugu-an Hills – probably the finest place on earth.

The Malitbog River - "Gift of Nature"

Malitbog River - “Gift of Nature”

          Viewing the clean river in Malitbog Bukidnon is an enduring source of inspiration. Such a never ending panoramic landscape. Contour lines of solid rock formation naturally curved. Attractive view of verdant hills and lush vegetation are suitable habitat for endemic flora and fauna. Patches of cultivation and pristine forest enhance the idyllic scenery with refreshing ambiance.

Malitbog River-virtually the namesake of this Municipality is topographically classified under the sub-watershed Tagoloan, traversing across the progressive seven (7) barangay: Kiabo, San Luis, Mindagat, Poblacion, Omagling, Kalingking and Sta. Inez; emptying towards Tagoloan River.  Verdant Watershed occupying an estimated area, 11,047 has. Water body has approximately 64 meters wide with bank easement allowance - 3 meters both sides and having clear water observable though 12 inches depth from the water surface.

 Truly, Malitbog River, “Gift of Nature –Our Hope and Heritage”.