Mt. Ulap Closed to Public until February 18

FINAL UPDATE!
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE BARANGAY COUNCIL:
Due to the advisory from the authorities (PNP), all Mt. Ulap Eco-Trail activities will be temporarily suspended effective, February 12, 2017. 

 Activities will resume on February 18, 2017.

 Please disregard our previous advisory dated Feb. 10, 2017.

We express our sincere apologies to our clients for the short notice.
For your information and guidance.

 (from the Ampucao local Government)

 Para sa mga may common sense at disiplinadong climbers.
Photo by Leo Mendoza (Facebook)

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