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Mount Tapyas Cross is a gigantic metal cross structure in Coron, Palawan, Philippines, one of the country's top tourist destinations. [1] Serving as Coron's most renowned landmark, Mt Tapyas overlooks the town proper below, its imposing stature visible miles away upon entrance to Coron Bay. The cross is part of the Mount Tapyas View Deck Park complex, a 720-step climb that is a favorite destination for both local and foreign tourists visiting the area.

Background

Although numerous town leaders in the past planned of constructing a wooden cross structure on top of Mt. Tapyas, none really materialized. The current Mt. Tapyas View Deck Park complex was conceptualized and initiated by Ex-Mayor Luis F. Lim upon his return from Australia, taking inspiration from view deck parks he visited while there. Municipal Engr. Ike Parangue drafted the original design, and Mayor Lim's nephew, confidant and private secretary, Prof. Fernando M. Cruz, was the one who suggested a towering metal cross structure as the complex's main feature, taking inspiration from Christ the Redeemer (statue) in Brazil. The project site was donated by the mayor's eldest brother Remberto F. Lim. Initially submitted to the Department of Tourism for funding, it was however refused, citing that the national government does not fund local tourism projects. The department nonetheless referred and indorsed it to the Provincial Government of Palawan for local funding. The entire project finally pushed through fully funded by the provincial government under the leadership and support of Former Governor Joel T. Reyes.

2013 Supertyphoon Haiyan Destruction and Other Threats

In 2013, the original metal cross structure was toppled by Supertyphoon Haiyan (locally named Yolanda). It was rebuilt immediately under the initiative and supervision of Former Mayor Clara "Fems" Espiritu-Reyes with a slightly smaller replacement. The seasonal drought also brings with it the danger of bushfires which can pose a threat to hikers and indigenous flora and fauna. [2][3]

Mt. Tapyas Today

Today, Mt. Tapyas serves as a favorite trail destination for tourists and locals for sunrise and sunset watching. The giant cross also holds religious significance among Catholics especially during Holy Week on Easter where pilgramages to the top are made. This iconic landmark stands for the resilience of the people of Coron, which can be felt as one nears the apex where the gigantic rebuilt cross stands, all while the tourists experience connection with nature and human ingenuity in a very unique way. A gigantic name of Coron, Hollywood style, was added later on near the mountaintop comes really well-lighted at night.[4]

References

  1. ^ https://www.vogue.com/article/palawan-philippines-travel-guide
  2. ^ https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/12/19/sunog-sumiklab-sa-mt-tapyas-sa-palawan
  3. ^ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coron,_Palawan#/media/File:Nepenthes_sp._(pitcher_plant)_sa_Mt._Tapyas,_Coron,_Palawan.jpg
  4. ^ https://palawan-news.com/tag/mt-tapyas-view-deck-park/

Parangue, Ike D. Affidavit of Attestation before Albert C. Garraez, Notary Public. Doc. No. 380, Page 77, Book No. 103, series of 2023. Coron, Palawan, Philippines. 2023.

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