Postcards from Mt. Ulap

3 NPA rebels charged for arson at Benguet.  More of the news by Herald Express on the link below. http://baguioheraldexpressonline.com/3-npa-rebels-charged-for-arson-in-benguet-2/ Philex Volvo (Flickr)

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)

http://www.bomboradyo.com/bilang-dagiti-pimmusay-iti-engkwentro-sadiay-tuba-makumkumpirmar/ A number of people killed or injured are slowly being confirmed by the local government. More news on the link. Photos from Leo Mendoza / Reynaldo Tullao

http://www.bomboradyo.com/update-hot-pursuit-operation-vs-npa-members-nanguram-iti-trucks-ti-mining-company-sadiay-benguet-agtultuloy/ God bless the Philippines.  The NPAs are having a simultaneous frenzy over heavy equipments in the Philippines.  Philex is another victim.. The Ilocano of Bombo Radyo is really deep.. Most words we couldn't understand. But the gist is that the Military and the Police are doing their best to capture the suspects. The investigation and pursuit are going on.  Photos courtesy of Reynaldo Marzan Tullao (facebook)

http://www.cordilleransun.com/2017/02/after-attack-on-mining-trucks-in-itogon.html http://www.bomboradyo.com/2-truck-ti-mining-company-sadiay-benguet-inuram-dagiti-maatap-kameng-ti-npa/ You have probably heard by now that there are suspended hike schedules at MT. Ulap.  Some are making fun of it. Some got mad.  But please, it's for your safety.  Photos courtesy of Leo Mendoza from facebook Be safe. Don't hike unless the local government releases an advisory.