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HISTORY
The Hidden Paradise Resort and Recreation
Center! The initial name was Mangrobang Cabungan Resort. It was renamed by Ric
Mangrobang of Hawaii during his vacation in the Philippines on March of 2005.|
Long long time ago in the 1950's there was a Miracle of nature a wonderful creation. The formation and creation a big River from Mayantoc to Camiling. The tiny multitude of spring water coming from the slopes of the Rain Forest rush down creating a very big body of clean clear river. It's rapids and deep deep beautiful lakes became a breeding place sanctuary and source of the edible delicious (Bukto) Fish and (igat) Ell. Portion of this water was used by the farmers below thru the Magsaysay Dam at Nambalan a project of the National Irrigation Administration. 1960's The river flows down from Labney, Nambalan, Binbinaca, Gayong-Gayong, Sagsagat, Kabatuan, Mapandan, Mamonit then to Mayantoc. Just below Gayong gayong at Poon Bato is sitio Sagsagat, where a branch of stream is diverted to the kakupangan thru a canal at Apong Lino Fernando's property, The kakupangan became a breeding place for the edible paltat, dalag, gurami, and lots more. Food is abundant everywhere. About a mile down is the Nagsabaran, it is where the river became bigger the tiny stream meets and the excess water from the Irrigation is collected here there was a lot of food supply harvested from the river. During rainy days there were big erosions up in the mountains and water overflow down all over. The people gather woods and lumber for firewood's. There was a lot of fish to catch after the water subside. There was a lot of fun. 1970's When the beautiful mountains losses all its big trees because of excessive logging, the big Karayan river started to dry up and completely dried up later. The land escape was changed and was moved to Gossood . |
MAP OF THE OLD KARAYAN
On that old pathway of water there was ( Ubbog ) Spring water that runs from underneath the ground . Originally the land was owned by the Apong Carmen and Apong Anton Conception. There was with Two big Mango trees and a stream flowing down to Nagsabaran.( It is where i used to go spear fishing)
During the early 1970's The Conception's sold the property to the Mangrobang's. It was a small rice land with a spring water and a lake with rocky barren lands formerly the old Karayan around it. On the boundary of that land was a Public Road going to Mapandan. A road used by the farmer to access there land in Bariwawa.
The place Nagsabaran..
It is a deep River with shallow stream, there was abundant of fish like the Dalag, Paltat, Igat. Ayungin, Udang, Igat, Gurami and more Shells like the Agurong Susu, Liddeg Bisokol, Dukyang, etc . It was the source of food to most of the residence.
Destruction
This virgin nature slowly been ruin by human. Abuse that most of this Fishes and Shells became extinct . After the introduction of the Hi-Breed Paltat and Bisokol, the native edible bisokol and Paltat slowly disappeared totally gone. Followed by this incident is the use and abuse of insecticide all over the rice field and rivers, The place Nagsabaran became a sanctuary of the Hi-Breed Bisokol which is not edible at all. A complete destruction of the echo system and the place is DEAD
It
was a very Primitive beginning.
1980's When my sister Cita Mangrobang Cabungan, on the early 80's decided to return to the Philippines, The memories of childhood for this formerly wonderful place made her heart started to have a plan. To change the course of history and bring back nature once again with friendly human cooperation. Education to the locals that slowly made every one in that area love the benefits of nature once again. All people is in full cooperation. She never acted like a Rich Person. She is always humble up to this time.
1980's
The Rice Fields and barren lands around the area was converted to a Mango Plantation. It became a very nice shade for all the people having picnic and fun. Which also give a lots of very sweet fruits. It's amazing it's called the Apple mango. The re construction process was slow but it keeps going and its very successful.
As one of 8 years Kagawad of the Barangay Cita Mangrobang make and submitted lots of resolution to the Office of the Mayor municipality and Office of the Governor provincial government for the improvement of the road from Pedro L Quinez to Mapandan. It took about 30 years for the local government to make slowly and gradually improvement of the road..
1980's
After few years of hard work finally see the fruit of the hard labor. The Fishes started to come back. The echo system is going back to it's course once again. The people around was happy and enjoyed this great changes. There is every day improvement and never stop.
1990's
We could see and felt the happiness and love of the people. It's a feeling that forever in your whole life can never be forgotten. What is life with out love. Life is very short . The legacy of loving one another is a Golden treasure that last forever.
2006
2007 The Hidden paradise Resort. Every day it keep changing and improving. There's a lot of construction going on, very slowly but carefully building up with love with all the people around the place.
The land escape is very beautiful
There a lot of small cottages
There are two Brand New Swimming Pool. The water is replaced every day from a very clean underground spring water.
Two Swimming Pool one for Children and one for Adult. The water is replaced every day from a very clean underground spring water.
After almost 30 years of hard work the Resort became popular and tourist all over the world come to visit.
The founder and owner of the Resort Cita Mangrobang Cabungan and Family .
From the Left: Jess (Husband), Christopher (Son), Zeny (Sister), Cita (owner), Cion (Inang) Leon (Tatang) Eliza (Sister), Kathrine ( Niece) , Jane (Daughter),Ric( Brother & Boying (Nephew).
30 pesos entrance fee to get in at this time. The Fee is use to maintain the facilities,make improvement and pay the local workers which is a big help to the community. There is Billiard Tables, Video games, Video oke for people who like to sing, Slot Machine, Boating and Fishing.. You can buy Beer or any local Drinks while playing or relaxing. Imported Drinks is also available. There is two brand new swimming Pool. The best and cleanest spring water pump under water every day.
At this time the road is rough but with in several months it will be cemented. After the very country road and Amazon like surroundings. It's a heaven like feeling to reach the place. You will never expect to have this kind of luxury in a place called it Hidden paradise. A Multi Million project of Cita Mangrobang Cabungan with the help and assistance of the whole Mangrobang Family..
Most of the workers are local residence relatives and friends. Any problems if there is any will be informed to every one and all together will be solved. It is a very safe place to stay there's a lot of civilian intelligence and observer .
WHY THE MANGROBANG'S CREATED THIS PLACE.
It was the love of the local people who can't afford to go to the City to taste the Luxury. All entertainment games and sports are provided . There's a lots of snacks and Drinks in the store in the resort. You could bring your own food for family Picnic and fun.
FUTURE PLANS
This resort is still growing and expanding. Every day more and more visitors are coming from all over the World Locally and International.
The facility water is supplied by a natural very deep spring water pump to a tank then filtered.
The land escape is superb.
This time the some part of the road is still rough but slowly all will be cemented. After the very country rice fields and Amazon like surroundings. It's a heaven like feeling to reach the place. You will never expect to have this kind of entertainment in a place called it Hidden paradise. A Multi Million project of Cita Mangrobang Cabungan with the help and assistance of the whole Mangrobang Family..
Most of the workers are local residence relatives and friends. Any problems if there is any will be informed to every one and all together will be solved. It is a very safe place to stay there's a lot of civilian intelligence and observer .
Over
Three million visitors around the world visited this site since it was created.
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