Mount Pongkay
Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte
Mount Pongkay is located in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. It will take you 686 steps and half an hour to reach Mount Pongkay. It is regarded by locals as a prayer mountain during Holy Week where pilgrims flock to its summit to reach the tall wooden cross. From there, one can have a panoramic view of the city and the green scenery of Tubay town.
Mount Pongkay News
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Climbing Mt Pongkay Prayer Mountain In Cabadbaran City
My cousin knocked on the door at 5:30 am and said, "Kira! Are you ready? It's time to go!" I groaned, pried myself out of bed, brushed my teeth, and got dressed. I gave my Dad (who was still asleep) a peck on the cheek and I was out. My cousin Cathy and her husband Dodong said we should head out to Mt. Pongkay, the so-called Prayer Mountain, as the view up there was fantastic. Funny, I've spent my childhood in this city but have missed this supposed attraction that is loved by both locals and tourists.
But first, why am I in Mindanao?
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6 Pilgrim Sites In Mindanao You Should Visit This Holy Week
Journey to forgiveness.
Mindanao, the second largest island in the Philippines, is home to almost 22 million inhabitants of different culture and religions. Sixty percent of the island's population are Christian Filipinos which is why a lot of pilgrim sites are found in different areas of Mindanao.
This Holy Week, wherever you are in Mindanao, go on a journey to the following pilgrim places:
1. Mt. Pongkay
It will take you 686 steps and half an hour to reach Mt. Pongkay in Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte.
It is regarded by locals as a prayer mountain during Holy Week where pilg ...