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Bangon-Bugtong Falls is located in Barangay San Joaquin, Calbayog City, Samar. Calbayog City also called the “City of Waterfalls” because there are more than 20 waterfalls in the area. One of those is the Bangon-Bugtong Falls. Traveling to this waterfall from Calbayog entails a 1-hour and 15-minute ride to Barangay Tinaplacan, and then a 3-kilometer walk from the highway. You can also opt to ride a habal-habal, a motorcycle with extended seats and an extra shock absorber for passing through rougher terrains and steep mountain roads.

Bangon-Bugtong Falls has an estimated height of 60 meters. It is a system of cascades that you need to walk on to get to the main falls. Like any other waterfall, it has some slippery parts covered with moss so you have to be careful in your ascent. At the topmost part is a circular pond about 30 meters in diameter which is wide enough for swimming and deep enough for diving. The water seems to come from an endless stream and it forms a swirling path as it falls down the rock formations. It is a very refreshing sight!

Bangon-Bugtong is not only a tourist spot but also a potential source of power for Calbayog city and its neighboring localities.

An ordinance was declared the Barangay Tinaplacan-Bangon Falls Junction as “Tourism cum Power Sources” of the City of Calbayog. Included here is the institution of measures for the protection of the road and the environment. Violators shall be penalized.

This city ordinance, which was sponsored by Honorable Susano D. Salurio, also regulates the use of barangay roads such as the Tinambacan-Bangon Falls Junction, by strictly prohibiting vehicles that weigh more than eight tons from passing through said barangay roads. Only light vehicles like multicab and habal-habal are allowed to enter or pass through the said roads if the purpose is to haul agricultural products such as copra, rootcrops, fruits and vegetable. Heavy equipments used for the construction of government projects are exempted.

For the purpose of protecting the source of power for Calbayog City, the ordinance strictly prohibits the cutting of trees of any variety, species and size within the perimeter of Bangon Falls. The ordinance also made it unlawful to conduct slash and burn farming or kaingin, in any part, section or tributaries leading to the fall as these will spell a tremendous effect on the volume of water that may prejudice the source of power (Mini-Hydro) and destroy the beauty of the Falls.

The Barangay Officials of Barangay Tinaplacan, with the assistance of the Philippine National Police, were deputized to supervise and enforce the provision of the Ordinance.

Ton-ok Falls, also called Tun-ok Falls, are a 45 minute drive from Calbayog City, Samar, to Sigo plus 30-minute hike to Ton-ok falls. It is a scenic waterfall hidden in a lush tropical vegetation. Nature has placed it out of easy reach to preserve its beauty. A source of hydroelectric power.

The scenic view of the waterfall is vividly illustrated through the boulders that rise and water falls in a series of cataract-like steps from down below to the topmost section of the mountain. Nature has placed it within easy reach to compensate and preserve its beauty.

Pan-as Falls are located in Brgy. Pilar, Oquendo District, one hour drive from Calbayog City proper; plus 1-hour walk onwards from the village.

Pan-as Falls are more than a beauty spot, this falls is the primary source of water for its residents. At places where the cataract is so high, the water falling into the pool below becomes a mere mist

Tabokno Falls are located in Barangay Caybago, Oquendo District, an hour drive from Calbayog City and 40-minute walk from the villages.

It is a beautiful and scenic waterfall. This wonderful creation of nature is a favorite picnic site of local residents and their source of potable water.

Mawacat Slide is a 35-minute ride from Oquendo District, Calbayog City, Samar to Barangay Mawacat and a 25-minute walk thereafter along a foot trail lined with tall shady trees.

It has a natural spoon-like formation which inclines more or less by about 45 degrees and stretching 50 meters long. Water flows along this giant cistern and from the top, one can slide through the mossy lane to the cool inviting pool below.

The Slide was located near their school

Tarangban falls is a paradise for nature lovers. Its majestic scene is an attraction to tourists. It has pristine waterfall that exhibits a unique form made by nature. Its waters flow through the big rocks putting it into a picture of a fascinating landscape.

Tarangban falls is found in Calbayog City. It is approximately 4 kilometers away from the highway of the town.

The location of Tarangban Falls is 1-hr hour jeepney ride from the city proper to Brgy. Tinaplacan and the fare is P40.00. Upon arrival, a tour guide will greet you and let you sign their tourists' list or logbook.

After signing, you will take a motorcycle (Habal-haba) ride that costs P300 back and forth. One motorcycle can take 1-2 tourists + the tour guide. After the motorcycle ride, you will trek 30 minutes to the site of Tarangban Falls.

  This is the map of Tarangban falls. Located near the bangon falls