No Bomod-ok (Big Falls) tours on August 17-19, 2009. Obaya (sacred holiday)

Regular Holidays in 2010

New Year’s Day (January 1),
Maundy Thursday (April 1),
Good Friday (April 2),
Araw ng Kagitingan (April 9),
Labor Day (May 1),
Independence Day (June 14, Monday nearest June 12),
National Heroes Day (August 30, last Monday of August),
Bonifacio Day (November 29, Monday nearest November 30),
Christmas Day (December 25, Saturday), and
Rizal Day (December 27, Monday nearest December 30).

Under Republic Act 9492, holidays, except those that are religious in nature, are moved to the nearest Monday unless otherwise modified by law, order, or proclamation.

Special Non-Working Days
Ninoy Aquino Day (August 23, Monday nearest Aug August 23),
All Saints Day (Nov. 1, Monday),
December 24 and
December 31

Special Holiday for All Schools
February 22, Monday nearest February 25
(1986 People Power Revolution anniversary)

National Holiday
Eid’l Fitr
Eid’l Adha

Special National Working Holiday
July 27
(Republic Act 9645: founding anniversary of Iglesia ni Cristo)

No Bomod-ok (Big Falls) tours June 29th-30th and July 1st. Obaya (sacred holiday)

Bomod-ok off limits June 4-9, 2009. Obaya (sacred holiday)

There will be no trek to Bomod-ok (Big Falls) today and tomorrow, May 16-17, 2009. The community is observing obaya (sacred holiday).

Here are some reminders to all local and foreign tourists who intend to go caving or hiking in Sagada.

Caving

Attire
• Shirt (loose t-shirt)
• Shorts (not denim)
• Rubber sandals / flip-flops /slippers / crocs

Waste Management
• Do not bring junk food inside the cave
• Carry empty plastic bottles back to the entrance of the cave
• If its your period, skip the cave
• Smoking is not allowed inside the cave

Safety Measures
• Register at the Tourist Information Center
• Do not enter the caves without an accredited local guide
• Do not enter the cave after 5 pm
• Kids below 6 years old are not allowed inside the cave
• Do not bring jewelry, shoulder bags
• Video or still Camera: if not waterproof, bring ZipLock
• Rain gear: umbrella / rain coat (on your way and back)

Hiking

Attire
• Shirt (sleeveless or long sleeved, your choice)
• Shorts / jogging pants (not denim)
• Hiking / rubber shoes

Waste Management
• Carry junk food wrappers back to town center
• Carry empty plastic bottles back to town center
• Carry used sanitary napkins, diapers back to town center
• Carry dead cigarette butts back to town center

Safety Measures
• Register at the Tourist Information Center
• Do not bring jewelry, shoulder bags
• Video or Still Camera: if not waterproof, bring ZipLock
• Rain gear: umbrella / rain coat
• Bottled Water
• First Aid Kit