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Baler, officially the Municipality of Baler (Filipino: Bayan ng Baler; Ilocano: Ili ti Baler), is a municipality in the province of Aurora in the Central Luzon (Region III) of the Philippines, serving as the provincial capital. The population was 39,562 at the 2015 census. In the 2016 electoral roll, it had 22,535 registered voters.
Baler is located 231 kilometres (144 mi) north-east of Manila via a mountain pass accessible by bus and private vehicle. It is host to spectacular geographic formations and is situated on a vast plain at the south end of Baler Bay, a contiguous segment of the Philippine Sea.
It became the capital of Aurora on 14 June 1951 under Republic Act No. 648 signed by President Elpidio R. Quirino. It remained the seat of government of Aurora on 21 November 1978 under Batas Pambansa Blg. 7 signed by President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
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There is always something exciting about trekking. Trekking that is to get to a certain magical place. It always feels like the trek is the work we put in in order to get the reward, the magical place. Well in this case, the work isn’t too much, a 20 minute hike in an easy to follow trail of cemented pathway, dirt, wooden bridges and a few stony river crossings are all the “obstacles” on the way. If that has discouraged you already, remember that it is only for 20-30mins.
Sabang Beach is a two-kilometer strip of gray sand facing East over the Pacific Ocean. Famously known with its frequently strong waves that are massive enough to give life to people who would like to ride the waves. As such, Sabang Beach of Baler is the birthplace of surfing in the country. From posh resorts to serene home-stays and beach-fronts, this beach gets you stoked!
A steel cable bridge for locals crossing over the green expanse of the Tibag-Sabang River in Baler, Aurora. The river flows out towards Baler Bay and the Pacific a few hundred meters away from this point. The river mouth may actually be viewed from the bridge. A recent typhoon has caused the bridge to tilt to one side causing apprehension as we walked over to the center of the span.
There is always something exciting about trekking. Trekking that is to get to a certain magical place. It always feels like the trek is the work we put in in order to get the reward, the magical place. Well in this case, the work isn’t too much, a 20 minute hike in an easy to follow trail of cemented pathway, dirt, wooden bridges and a few stony river crossings are all the “obstacles” on the way. If that has discouraged you already, remember that it is only for 20-30mins.