What comes into your minds if you hear
the place BUMBARAN MUNICIPALITY in LANAO DEL SUR?
* a
war place,
* a
rebel camp,
* or
a non-developed area of a certain province.
I am sure that descriptions mentioned
above match some of your thoughts, and yes its true but that was years and
years ago….because, at present BUMBARAN MUNICIPALITY stood from its past and it
is one of the largest corn and banana producer in the province. It’s not just
their agricultural products that this town can be proud of, because......
A year ago, I was given the chance to
join the Tri-Media Tour and we headed to the said Municipality. I’m excited and
curious as well, for all of what I’ve heard and been said to this place. Now,
it’s my pace to discover the Town.
We went straight ahead at the Municipal
Hall to give courtesy and we were welcome with all smiles by their Municipal
Mayor and offered to stay at their place.
with my Media friends and officials of DSWD-ARMM |
I was really mesmerized with its
scenic beauty and climates similar to that of Baguio City. My curiosity and
indifference with the place were all paid out beyond expectations.
Scenic view from the Balcony of the Manabilangs House |
cottages where we stayed located inside the compound of Manabilang's, built intended for the Family's guests and visitors |
Grabbing my opportunity to take a pose with the Father and Son of the BUMBARAN Municipality
with Mayor Mastura Manabilang |
with Vice-Mayor James Manabilang |