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"Where is that? I never heard of it before". Possibly the  most frequent question I get when they ask me where I'm from in the Philippines.

Although I admit it gets tiring when I explain and pinpoint the exact geography of my hometown, it's understandable that most Filipinos wouldn't know where it is because:
  1. Its a fairly small town and
  2. Apayao was used to be a part of a bigger province called Kalinga-Apayao. But with the implementation of Republic Act 7878 in Feb 1995 ( I still remember my elementary Sibika at Kultura ;D ), Kalinga and Apayao separated and Apayao became a province by itself! FEAT!

To answer the question where it is, its sandwiched by Cagayan and Ilocos Norte and its in the Cordillera Region (see image). I often would say its near Baguio cos thats the most well known Cordillera town among Filipinos, but in reality its very very very far away. I'm talking around 12 hours travel more or less by road. There you go! haha

FACTS AND HERSAY
The name Pudtol came from the word "Putol" which means cut. Legend has it that a Spanish priest rung the  church bell so loud, a pregnant native woman had an abortion. The husband was so furious, he beheaded the priest. Then many years after, Spanish priests somehow ended in the town and asked locals the name of the town. Language barrier, the locals thought the Spanish peeps was asking about the dead Spanish priest, locals keep mentioning "putol" or in context " the priest was beheaded" and from then the Spanish priests named it PUTOL. From time to time the town's named got miss-pronounced during the hear and say era, it ended to its current name: PUDTOL!

Back to the topic, what does Pudtol have to offer? Well not much for a mainstream tourist attractions but it has something! Let me think... well it has lots of trees, mountains, corn and rice fields, rivers  and fresh air. Thats what Pudtol have a lot. It's a laid back town and still rough around the edges but one thing I'm sure it have, tranquility and calmness and lovely locals! If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, then come and visit Pudtol and the rest of Apayao!  ;) 

WELCOME TO PUDTOL!!! Sumrek kayo Apo!

Pudtol Town Hall from the distance. Brgy. Poblacion, Pudtol, Apayao

Pudtol Public Market

Step back in time: Pudtol Church Ruins

Situated in Barangay Emilia, this ruin has got to be the most touristy tourist spot in Pudtol. Simply because its a very old relic, I'm speaking centuries old. Don't know the exact date but it was apparently built in 1684. One thing for sure though, the church was built in the late 1600 because this is the century the Dominican priest came to Pudtol as part of their evangelisation mission.

Picture taken in July, 2010

There is also another church ruins located in Barangay Mataguisi but we didn't go there cos it's quite far away from the town centre. This stone-made structure is so strong for it to  stand the test of time and survive countless typhoons and earthquakes. 

Now, in May 2014

These stones walls must have seen so many things.

The Altar and the benches. Now an altar of Mama Mary. 
The ruins blending in easily in the background.

And right next to the church ruins are the Holy Rosary Parish Church (left) and Santo Rosario School (right. Klimop Building), the first and oldest high school in Apayao (established in 1949). And you guessed it, I went to this school too! Why not include in the feature! :) teehee!

Santo Rosario School

Picnic? We got it sorted!

And by picnic I mean not a picnic in the park. River picnic and its better! Summer time for us in Pudtol is a frequent trip to the river for a lovely dip in the fresh and cold waters. Pudtol has a lot of rivers to choose from and this time we went to Maton River. 

Maton River

Bathing at the Maton River

Locals at Maton River

Okay I admit, the water was a little murky for this time of the year but its because there are several constructions happening on the upper part of the river. The Pudtol Government are constructing levees or  River Dikes made from river stones to avoid soil erosion and landslide and as a support for road improvements they are doing.  Usually, Maton River have a clear greenish water. It looks like a liquid emerald sometimes, water easily reflecting the endless greenery around it.

Taken: year 2012. Photo from Last Wild Place Facebook Page. Go check their page!

Verdant Mountains and Scenic Views

We decided to go and see the Bubulayan Bridge in Barangay Lt. Balag because my brother said it nice there. It was my first time to see it cos it wasn't even made yet when I still live in Pudtol. I was told the Bubulayan Bridge was special to Apayao cos 1) its the longest bridge in Apayao and 2) it connects Pudtol and Kabugao.

To be honest, the bridge itself isn't the most fantastic architecture I've seen, but the view here is nice! The clouds are low, was a little colder in temperature here too than in the town centre and breezy. It reminded me so much of Benguet when we did that Baguio Road trip.

Bubulayan Bridge

A trip to the just to see the bridge was quite a long drive and pretty rough (roads are still being renovated), but I didn't mind because of the picturesque scenes along the way. With its untouched forest, verdant mountains and clouds almost touching the mountaintop, its a perfect backdrop for landscape photography. 

The perfect scene. Barangay Mataguisi, Pudtol, Apayao, Philippines. 

Rough Road ahead! Ready for Massage? Haha

The sky is on fire! Sunset kicking in Barangay Swan. You can also see the silhouette of the Sleeping Beauty Mountain in the right. 

I got so many fond memories of growing up in this place. I remember when I was a little kid I kept asking my dad when will this town turn into a city! I imagined it becoming Pudtol City one day and have its own Jollibee ang Mcdonalds. haha.

TBH it was a little far-fetched wish for a little me back then but Pudtol got a lot of potential.Who knows what will it turn into but right now, its currently a budding ecotourism spot and I hope it gets preserved for more people to see and enjoy the wonders of Mother Nature! 

Now that I'm back again in the hustle and bustle of London town, I just can't stop imagining the calmness and fresh air of my dear hometown! Definitely missing it but until next time Pudtol! Until next time! :)

Apayao, Ipasindayaw!
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PUDTOL: A Laid-back Experience in Apayao (Tourist Spots & Things to Do)

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"Where is that? I never heard of it before". Possibly the  most frequent question I get when they ask me where I'm from in the Philippines.

Although I admit it gets tiring when I explain and pinpoint the exact geography of my hometown, it's understandable that most Filipinos wouldn't know where it is because:
  1. Its a fairly small town and
  2. Apayao was used to be a part of a bigger province called Kalinga-Apayao. But with the implementation of Republic Act 7878 in Feb 1995 ( I still remember my elementary Sibika at Kultura ;D ), Kalinga and Apayao separated and Apayao became a province by itself! FEAT!

To answer the question where it is, its sandwiched by Cagayan and Ilocos Norte and its in the Cordillera Region (see image). I often would say its near Baguio cos thats the most well known Cordillera town among Filipinos, but in reality its very very very far away. I'm talking around 12 hours travel more or less by road. There you go! haha

FACTS AND HERSAY
The name Pudtol came from the word "Putol" which means cut. Legend has it that a Spanish priest rung the  church bell so loud, a pregnant native woman had an abortion. The husband was so furious, he beheaded the priest. Then many years after, Spanish priests somehow ended in the town and asked locals the name of the town. Language barrier, the locals thought the Spanish peeps was asking about the dead Spanish priest, locals keep mentioning "putol" or in context " the priest was beheaded" and from then the Spanish priests named it PUTOL. From time to time the town's named got miss-pronounced during the hear and say era, it ended to its current name: PUDTOL!

Back to the topic, what does Pudtol have to offer? Well not much for a mainstream tourist attractions but it has something! Let me think... well it has lots of trees, mountains, corn and rice fields, rivers  and fresh air. Thats what Pudtol have a lot. It's a laid back town and still rough around the edges but one thing I'm sure it have, tranquility and calmness and lovely locals! If you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, then come and visit Pudtol and the rest of Apayao!  ;) 

WELCOME TO PUDTOL!!! Sumrek kayo Apo!

Pudtol Town Hall from the distance. Brgy. Poblacion, Pudtol, Apayao

Pudtol Public Market

Step back in time: Pudtol Church Ruins

Situated in Barangay Emilia, this ruin has got to be the most touristy tourist spot in Pudtol. Simply because its a very old relic, I'm speaking centuries old. Don't know the exact date but it was apparently built in 1684. One thing for sure though, the church was built in the late 1600 because this is the century the Dominican priest came to Pudtol as part of their evangelisation mission.

Picture taken in July, 2010

There is also another church ruins located in Barangay Mataguisi but we didn't go there cos it's quite far away from the town centre. This stone-made structure is so strong for it to  stand the test of time and survive countless typhoons and earthquakes. 

Now, in May 2014

These stones walls must have seen so many things.

The Altar and the benches. Now an altar of Mama Mary. 
The ruins blending in easily in the background.

And right next to the church ruins are the Holy Rosary Parish Church (left) and Santo Rosario School (right. Klimop Building), the first and oldest high school in Apayao (established in 1949). And you guessed it, I went to this school too! Why not include in the feature! :) teehee!

Santo Rosario School

Picnic? We got it sorted!

And by picnic I mean not a picnic in the park. River picnic and its better! Summer time for us in Pudtol is a frequent trip to the river for a lovely dip in the fresh and cold waters. Pudtol has a lot of rivers to choose from and this time we went to Maton River. 

Maton River

Bathing at the Maton River

Locals at Maton River

Okay I admit, the water was a little murky for this time of the year but its because there are several constructions happening on the upper part of the river. The Pudtol Government are constructing levees or  River Dikes made from river stones to avoid soil erosion and landslide and as a support for road improvements they are doing.  Usually, Maton River have a clear greenish water. It looks like a liquid emerald sometimes, water easily reflecting the endless greenery around it.

Taken: year 2012. Photo from Last Wild Place Facebook Page. Go check their page!

Verdant Mountains and Scenic Views

We decided to go and see the Bubulayan Bridge in Barangay Lt. Balag because my brother said it nice there. It was my first time to see it cos it wasn't even made yet when I still live in Pudtol. I was told the Bubulayan Bridge was special to Apayao cos 1) its the longest bridge in Apayao and 2) it connects Pudtol and Kabugao.

To be honest, the bridge itself isn't the most fantastic architecture I've seen, but the view here is nice! The clouds are low, was a little colder in temperature here too than in the town centre and breezy. It reminded me so much of Benguet when we did that Baguio Road trip.

Bubulayan Bridge

A trip to the just to see the bridge was quite a long drive and pretty rough (roads are still being renovated), but I didn't mind because of the picturesque scenes along the way. With its untouched forest, verdant mountains and clouds almost touching the mountaintop, its a perfect backdrop for landscape photography. 

The perfect scene. Barangay Mataguisi, Pudtol, Apayao, Philippines. 

Rough Road ahead! Ready for Massage? Haha

The sky is on fire! Sunset kicking in Barangay Swan. You can also see the silhouette of the Sleeping Beauty Mountain in the right. 

I got so many fond memories of growing up in this place. I remember when I was a little kid I kept asking my dad when will this town turn into a city! I imagined it becoming Pudtol City one day and have its own Jollibee ang Mcdonalds. haha.

TBH it was a little far-fetched wish for a little me back then but Pudtol got a lot of potential.Who knows what will it turn into but right now, its currently a budding ecotourism spot and I hope it gets preserved for more people to see and enjoy the wonders of Mother Nature! 

Now that I'm back again in the hustle and bustle of London town, I just can't stop imagining the calmness and fresh air of my dear hometown! Definitely missing it but until next time Pudtol! Until next time! :)

Apayao, Ipasindayaw!
An original post from #Paolopedia

IMPORTANT NOTE: The rates, contact details and other information indicated in this post are accurate from the time of writing but may change without IMFWJ's notice. Should you know the updated information, please message us on Facebook.

WHERE TO STAY IN APAYAO:

 swan pudtol apayao pudtol apayao map pudtol, apayao zip code barangays of pudtol, apayao pudtol, apayao tourist spot history of pudtol, apayao pudtol, apayao google map  apayao capital apayao products apayao tribe culture of apayao apayao language apayao region 2
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