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Mount Tapyas Cross is a metal cross structure in Coron, Palawan, Philippines that serves as its most renowned landmark. Towering atop Mount Tapyas that overlooks Coron townproper below, it's imposing stature can be seen miles away upon entrance to Coron Bay. The cross is part of the Mount Tapyas Viewdeck Park complex that is a favorite climb destination for tourists and visitors anytime of the day.

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 Viewdeck Park complex was conceptualized and initiated by Ex-Mayor Luis F. Lim upon his return from Australia, taking inspiration from viewdeck 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 province under leadership and support of Former Governor Joel T. Reyes.

2013 Supertyphoon Haiyan Destruction and Rebuilt

In 2013, the original metal cross structure was toppled by Supertyphoon Haiyan (locally named Yolanda). It was rebuilt soon after under the initiative and supervision of Ex-Mayor Clara "Fems" Espiritu Reyes with a slightly smaller replacement.

References

https://philippinetravels.ph/mount-tapyas/

https://guidetothephilippines.ph/destinations-and-attractions/mt-tapyas

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