Local Tourist

Both: (Boom tarat-tarat 2x, tararat 2x, Sibulan hey!)

Welcome to Sibulan Airport, kayo ay mag-eenjoy sa mga (tourist spot 2x), in Canlaon.
Good morning ma’am and sir, welcome to Sibulan Airport. I am Jesa Mae Amas and I am Ereca
Lauriano, your tour guide for today. And we are from the agency of Taler’s travel and tour. So
now we have to ride our private bus going to Bethel Guest House Hotel in Dumaguete City for
you to check in.
Jesa: By the way ma’am and sir, this is Mang Juan, the hot and spicy plus our best driver for this tour.
Please say “Hi” to Mang Juan.
(Arrived at Bethel Guest House Hotel)
Ereca: We are here ma’am and sir, this way please and enjoy your stay. If you have questions and
clarifications please do not hesitate to approach us. And this is your itinerary as your guide for
tomorrow‘s activities.
Jesa: By the way ma’am and sir, we would like to inform you that there will be a zumba dance
tomorrow morning at 5:00 am. After that you will eat your breakfast so that you’ll have enough
energy for our trip to Canlaon City as to start our adventurous destination in route for more than
3 hours, so we have to go there at 7:00 am. It’s in your itinerary you have, kindly read it. Thank
you.
(Morning came)
Both: A pleasant good morning ma’am and sir! How was your stay? Did you sleep well?
Since this morning is our zumba dance please follow us. Are you ready? Okay, in 1, 2, 3….
Jesa: Alright, thank you everyone. Kindly go back to your room and change because your food is
ready. As you have been said, it will serve it into your room in any minute now. After that
please be ready for our trip.
(Minutes later)
Ereca: Once again, good morning! I know you are all excited, but before we proceed to this tour, we
will give you a short orientation. We want you to familiarize with yourself with the safety
precautions, the SMILE.
S – Secure your belongings, do not leave your things unattended, and always keep your
important things with you.
Jesa: M – Make sure that you are always with a group, don’t leave your group, and if you have to go,
please approach us.
Ereca: I – Interact with other tourists, so if given a chance, you will be able to show your
experiences.
Jesa: L – Leave the place clean as the famous quotations goes, take nothing but pictures, leave
nothing but footprints and kill nothing but time.
Both: E – Enjoy this tour and always keep in mind our security. You must be timely because there are
other people who are also enjoying the place. So, SMILE.
Ereca: Additionally, as we are on the trip, we bring first aid materials just for emergency purposes. We
also give you some sign and signals. One of this is the whistle. We, as your tour guide use this
whistle and blow it to create sound. When one of us blow the whistle once, it means that we are
going to another destination, and if the whistle blows twice, it means that someone is lost and
missing. But you don’t have to worry too much for that because we have full security to secure
tourists.
Jesa: Moreover, as we ride in the bus, please keep your seatbelts fastened at all times. Keep your
hands inside the bus and please remain seated until we come to a full stop. Thank you.
(Arrived at Canlaon City)
Both: We are here ma’am and sir, welcome to the city of Canlaon where gentle and friendly people
around.
Ereca: Did you know ma’am and sir that here in Canlaon City is located at the Northern end of the
province of Negros Oriental, Philippines.
Jesa: Also, Canlaon City was previously known as sitio Mabigo, and it was named this because of
Bigo trees that abounded in the place.
Ereca: In 1946, sitio Mabigo became a municipality and one year later, it become a city. Cebuano is the
native language that is spoken here. Just like the word “I am pretty” in Cebuano it means
“Gwapa ko.” Well I’m just stating the obvious. Right ma’am and sir? Do you agree with me?
Jesa: Ma’am and sir in connection to that, tagalog and English are languages used in government
offices, schools, and other institutions. Some people also speak the Hiligaynun langauge.
Ereca: The area features plains and rolling hills with sugarcane, corn and rice, and some of the crops
that are planted in the region.
Jesa: Did you know ma’am and sir, that here in Canlaon is abundant of fruits and vegetables and are
the main products of this city, and take note they are available at low prices.
Ereca: The city also exports agricultural products to neighboring islands and municipalities.
Both: We will assure you that you’ll enjoy the beautiful destination and tourist spots here in Canlaon,
including the Canlaon Volcano, The Oldest Tree and Padudusan Falls.
Jesa: Ma’am and sir, you will not be feeling bored in this trip because we have so many activities to
do in this location, including hiking, trekking, mountain climbing, and swimming. So are you
ready for our first destination?
Both: Alright. Let’s go.
Ereca: So ma’am and sir, our first destination is the oldest tree or also called the Balete Tree.
According to the Botanists of Siliman University the tree was estimated about 1328 years old
and declared as the oldest tree in the whole island of Negros.
The Balete Tree, also known as Lunok in the Visayan dialect was located in barangay Lumapao,
Canlaon City, Negros Oriental. The local people told us that every night there’s a lot of fireflies
fly in the trunk of this tree. Many of us have known this kind of tree because of the mystery
behind it. Filipino people always believe in the belief of the traditional way and always saying
“Tabi-Tabi po” its just like asking a permission before doing anything like touching softly the
 branches or walking around the tree and checking it closely. In that way spirit can’t cause you a
harm or illness and because of that story, no one attempts to cut the some of its branches.
Jesa: Ma’am and sir, remember on what the SMILE safety precaution, take nothing but pictures,
leaving nothing but footprints and kill nothing but time and enjoy.
Both: Did you enjoy ma’am and sir?
Jesa: And now prepare yourself ma’am and sir for more adventurous and exciting destination because
we are going to Mount Canlaon Volcano. By the way I have a question for ma’am and sir, are
you ready to ride habal-habal in short motorjack going to Mt. Canlaon Volcano in 10 minutes?
Both: Alright let’s go!
Jesa: Mount Canlaon raises majestically on the border of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental.
With an elevation of 2, 435 in Canlaon Volcano is the highest mountain not only of the Negros,
but of the whole Visayas and the largest active volcano of the Philippines. The name originated
from the ancient Visayan god Kan-Laon (The Supreme Ruler One who is the Ruler of Time)
which was worshiped by the locals in the pre-Spanish era. Ma’am and sir please do remain safe
and enjoy your sight seeing while taking pictures. No need to rush the hiking and trekking, but
rest a little longer to gain back your energy.
Both: Did you enjoy ma’am and sir? Alright, because after this tiredsome of hiking and trekking, now
let’s freshin’up, chill and relax. Let’s go to Padudusan Falls and waterslides.
Ereca: Ma’am and sir, since Padudusan Falls is located in barangay Masulob just at the foot of Mt.
Kanlaon, were just gonna walk down there to see the how beautiful and the breath taking view of
the place. And now we are here ma’am and sir, welcome to Padudusan Falls. Padudusan Falls is
another of Kanlaons tourist spots which have their natural waterslides. It is a public place with
no entrance fee and a local favorite. There are no cottages yet, but plenty of space on the big rock
around to have a nice picnic in the shades of trees. Crystal clear drinkable water from Mount
Kanlaon invites for a refreshing dump in the small round pool. Ma’am and sir enjoy your day in
swimming.
Jesa: So ma’am and sir this is the last tourist destination. Did you enjoy our trip and the tourist spots
here in Canlaon City? Since we don’t have enough time, we will accompany all of you to go
back for you to check out at Bethel Guest House Hotel in Dumagute City until in the airport.
(Arrived at Sibulan Airport)
Both: Once again ma’am and sir thank you for choosing our agency and to be your tour guide. I hope
you all enjoy the whole trip and don’t hesitate to come again to visit more adventurous spots
destinations. Have a nice trip.