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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. <ref>https://www.facebook.com/share/p/YdDSZHjCsespWazb/</ref> 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.<ref>https://philippinetravels.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mount-Tapyas-1-576x1024.jpg</ref> |
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. <ref>https://www.facebook.com/share/p/YdDSZHjCsespWazb/</ref> 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.<ref>https://philippinetravels.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mount-Tapyas-1-576x1024.jpg</ref> |
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=== 2013 Supertyphoon Haiyan Destruction and Rebuilt=== |
=== 2013 Supertyphoon Haiyan Destruction and Rebuilt=== |
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In 2013, the original metal cross structure was toppled by Supertyphoon Haiyan (locally named Yolanda). <ref>https://thepalawenyaexplorer.blogspot.com/2014/09/mt-tapyas-coron-palawan-philippines.html title = MT. TAPYAS (Coron, Palawan Philippines)|archive-date=2014-09-21}}</ref> It was rebuilt soon after under the initiative and supervision of Ex-Mayor Clara "Fems" Espiritu Reyes with a slightly smaller replacement. |
In 2013, the original metal cross structure was toppled by Supertyphoon Haiyan (locally named Yolanda). <ref>https://thepalawenyaexplorer.blogspot.com/2014/09/mt-tapyas-coron-palawan-philippines.html title = MT. TAPYAS (Coron, Palawan Philippines)|archive-date=2014-09-21}}</ref> It was rebuilt soon after under the initiative and supervision of Ex-Mayor Clara "Fems" Espiritu Reyes with a slightly smaller replacement. |
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=== Mt. Tapyas Today === |
=== Mt. Tapyas Today === |
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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. |
Today, Mt. Tapyas serves as a favorite trail destination for tourists and locals for sunrise and sunset watching <ref>https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowUserReviews-g729733-d1639431-r379603172-Mt_Tapyas-Coron_Busuanga_Island_Palawan_Province_Mimaropa.html</ref>. 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<ref>https://forevervacation.com/palawan/mount-tapyas-view-deck</ref>. |
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== References == |
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Mount Tapyas Cross is a gigantic metal cross structure [1] in Coron, Palawan, Philippines that serves as its most renowned landmark. Mt Tapyas overlooks Coron 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[2] 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. [3] 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.[4]
2013 Supertyphoon Haiyan Destruction and Rebuilt
In 2013, the original metal cross structure was toppled by Supertyphoon Haiyan (locally named Yolanda). [5] It was rebuilt soon after under the initiative and supervision of Ex-Mayor Clara "Fems" Espiritu Reyes with a slightly smaller replacement.
Mt. Tapyas Today
Today, Mt. Tapyas serves as a favorite trail destination for tourists and locals for sunrise and sunset watching [6]. 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[7].
References
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.
- ^ https:/upwiki/wikipedia/en/b/bd/Mt_Tapyas_Coron_Palawan.jpg
- ^ https://philippinetravels.ph/mount-tapyas/
- ^ https://www.facebook.com/share/p/YdDSZHjCsespWazb/
- ^ https://philippinetravels.ph/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Mount-Tapyas-1-576x1024.jpg
- ^ https://thepalawenyaexplorer.blogspot.com/2014/09/mt-tapyas-coron-palawan-philippines.html title = MT. TAPYAS (Coron, Palawan Philippines)|archive-date=2014-09-21}}
- ^ https://www.tripadvisor.com.ph/ShowUserReviews-g729733-d1639431-r379603172-Mt_Tapyas-Coron_Busuanga_Island_Palawan_Province_Mimaropa.html
- ^ https://forevervacation.com/palawan/mount-tapyas-view-deck
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