Patag in Silay City
Nestled at the foothills of Mt. Mandalagan and Mt. Marapara is a small village of Patag. Today the village of Patag is for nature enthusiasts and outdoor buffs. Situated at a cool elevation of nearly a couple of thousand feet above the sea. Patag is the last frontier of the Japanese Army that surrendered in Negros Island. A Historical Hospital is also in th site. The area is flat among the other hilly surrounding area, thus the illonggo word "Patag".
Part of Silay City; Some 45 kms. from Bacolod City; located 490 meters above sea level between the highlands of Mt.
Silay and Mt. Marapara, Patag has also become a War Memorial destination for the Japanese where, during the last war, some 6,
000 Japanese soldiers died in the midst of its wilderness. It is believed that in this area that soldiers and people who died
during WWII where buried (so basically dozens of ghost stories can be heatd from the guides and locals). This is also the
jump off point of the hike going to Tinagong Dagat or Mount Mandalagan. The Waypoint coordinate is taken infront of the old
Hospital (not operational). The site is also a place for Boy Scout Jamborees and Red Cross Training.
This area is also starting point going to a waterfalls called "Pulang Tubig" because the water coming down seems to be seen
as red in color. The reality was that the stones and rocks it falls unto are red or orange in color. Patag boasts of several
beautiful waterfalls, a variety of flora and fauna, and a host of other natural attractions and of home of the Philippines
spotted deer.. An adventure trek to Patag is pleasantly memorable as well as a challenging physical experience and some
highlights of the trek is the skylineride.
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