15th Mindanao Forum and Climb to Showcase Mt. Malindang Grandeur

OROQUIETA CITY: The grandeur of Mt. Malindang will be showcased during the 15th Mindanao Forum and Climb on November 27-30, ‘09 after the province represented by Malindang Ecology Rehabilitatin and Conservation for the Youth-Mountaineering Society (MERCY-MS) won the bidding held during the 14th Mindanao Forum and Climb in Cagayan de Oro City.

Mindanao Forum and Climb is an annual mountaineering event in Mindanao initiated by Mountaineering Federation of the Philippines Incorporated (MFPI).

“Last November 29 to December 3 nga hosting sa Cagayan de Oro gi-present nato ang Mt. Malindang, ang rota nga Lake Duminagat North Peak trail and then through sa presentation giganahan ang mga participant ug guest mao ng ang Malindang nakadaog,” MERCY-MS president Mar Mira pointed out.

The participants, according to Mira are eager and excited to trek the trail and witness the beauty of Mt. Malindang especially on its biodiversity.

“Ang highlights nato karon, makakita ang katorse ka klase nga lumot, klase-klase nga species sa tanum ug flower,” Mira said.

Originally, the event is exclusive to Mindanao trekkers, but mountaineers from Luzon and Visayas who are members of MFPI showed interest to join as their “reunion”.

“Sa registration sa online, naay taga Luzon like University of the Philippine Mountaineers, Bicol mountaineers ug part sa Visayas,” he added.

In the event, trekkers will start their long and exciting walk from Brgy. Mansawan in Don Victoriano on November 27 going to Brgy. Lake Duminagat to take rest and meet local settlers. From there, the group has to walk a couple of miles before reaching the lake and enjoy. The participants will come back to Oroquieta City on November 30.

Aside from trekking, activities like basic mountaineering course, single rope technique, beach volley ball, henna tattoo body art exhibit, wall painting and arts, food and drinks exhibit, reggae party and other contests are also included to be held at Jingle Bells Beach Resort in Brgy. Tabuc Sur, Oroquieta City.

“Gi-invite nako ang tanan nga mga kahigalaan, mga amigo ug mga ganahan sa bukid kinsa tong ganahan mag-online register sa www.15thmindanaoforum.tk o kontak lang mo sa ako sa cellphone number 09267669480,” he appealed.(ARCHIE AJIAS)