Aired (May 19, 2024): Alam n'yo ba na may kuweba sa gitna ng maingay at malaking siyudad ng Quezon City? 'Yan ang pinuntahan nina Susan Enriquez at Anjo Pertierra. Panoorin ang video.
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00:00 The noise of the cars' horns is covering the wide road and tall buildings.
00:08 It's considered as the center of Quezon City.
00:11 But who would have thought that this modern and spacious city is hiding a hidden cave.
00:19 Is it possible to have a cave in the middle of Quezon City?
00:23 I think not anymore because the houses here are already full.
00:27 It's impossible. I think there are caves in the mountains.
00:31 Many of our fellow wanderers don't believe it but to see is to believe.
00:38 To prove that there is a cave in Quezon City,
00:42 I will be accompanied by our fellow wanderer and weather presenter, Anjo.
00:48 It's perfect because he also loves to do nature adventures.
00:52 Wanderers, we are here at the Lamesa Watershed in Novaliches, Quezon City.
00:58 And do you believe that in this place,
01:02 we are still in the city because Novaliches is still part of Quezon City,
01:06 there is a cave that has been discovered?
01:08 Do you know that, Anjo?
01:10 No, Ma'am. That's why I immediately joined you here to see if there is a natural cave in Metro Manila.
01:18 And now, we have with us the people of DENRNCR.
01:22 They will be our guides to show us if this Apugan Cave is real.
01:29 Is this entrance safe? What can we see inside?
01:33 So, join us, fellow wanderers.
01:35 Next in I Wander…
01:38 Apugan Cave. Here we go.
01:41 Anjo and I can do it.
01:43 Water break, Ma'am Rizu.
01:46 Water break, Ma'am Rizu.
01:47 Is there anything else?
01:49 Ma'am Rizu, you know, I'm amazed at you.
01:52 You're so good at swimming.
01:53 It's hard to be with you in the water.
01:54 Before you can reach Apugan Cave, you need to trek for 20 to 30 minutes.
02:05 It looks like we will be able to exercise in this cave hunting, Anjo.
02:09 But, for example, if you're not guided, what will you do?
02:15 Is it advisable or is it allowed?
02:17 No, Ma'am.
02:18 Because you should be guided since it's a Class II cave.
02:21 There are classifications for cave hunters.
02:24 So, when you say Class II, what does that mean?
02:26 There are portions of hazards inside.
02:29 There are fragile cave formations.
02:31 When we walk, you will notice that the place is still full.
02:36 So, when you enter, you will think that you're not in the city.
02:39 There is a trail that you will follow.
02:42 But, to not get lost, it's better to have a tour guide.
02:46 Water break, Ma'am Rizu.
02:55 After 20 minutes of walking, we reached Apugan Cave.
03:01 And it's true, it's possible to have a cave in the middle of the city.
03:06 I'm out of breath.
03:07 Why?
03:08 I'm sweating, Ma'am Rizu.
03:09 It's okay. It's not challenging because it's just flat.
03:13 It's not challenging, Ma'am Rizu.
03:15 It's just that we don't have enough water.
03:18 I'm sweating.
03:20 Ma'am Rizu, you know, I'm amazed at you now.
03:23 Because you're really good at walking.
03:24 It's hard to be with you in the crowd.
03:26 You don't have a place to rest.
03:27 You're straight.
03:29 You're amazing.
03:30 We just walked a little, right?
03:33 Just a little.
03:35 My ears are getting dark.
03:37 Wow.
03:40 Apugan Cave was discovered by the Department of Conservation in 2016.
03:45 They reported it to the DNR.
03:48 And the succeeding years, the assessments and studies were conducted
03:53 to find out what can be found inside and how big the cave is.
03:58 Apugan Cave came from the word "apog" which means limestone.
04:03 This is the only cave that can be found in Quezon City.
04:07 We're now at the door of Apugan Cave.
04:11 That's the door.
04:12 That's where we'll enter.
04:14 But Kirk said that it's only 100 square meters walkable.
04:19 You can walk inside.
04:20 So if we're going to enter now, maybe in 5 minutes, we'll be out.
04:25 Let's do 10, Ma'am Rizu.
04:27 That's too much.
04:28 I feel like we're in a remote place.
04:30 But no, we're just here.
04:32 We're not late.
04:33 Before entering, you need to wear safety equipment.
04:37 Sir, what are the right caving attire?
04:40 Clothes shoes, comfortable pants, and clothes.
04:45 And this helmet is important because it's easy to wear inside.
04:51 Day or night?
04:52 Yes.
04:53 So let's go inside.
04:54 Let's go.
04:58 Once you enter the cave, you'll see the stones you'll pass through.
05:02 It's similar to these, so you need to be careful.
05:05 Oh, there's a lot.
05:08 We're now at the entrance of the cave.
05:11 That's where Kirk is.
05:12 It's beautiful.
05:13 Kirk's already there.
05:14 Wow.
05:15 There are the...
05:16 These are the mannequins, Ma'am Miso.
05:17 They're already there.
05:18 There's a room here, Ma'am.
05:19 We're inside.
05:20 Do you want to go inside, Ma'am Miso?
05:22 It's getting dark.
05:27 There's a lot of them.
05:28 They're outside.
05:29 It's because it's so hot.
05:31 Because we're boiling them.
05:33 But once you're inside the cave, it'll slowly light up.
05:43 You can see the mannequins, rock formations, insects, animals, and limestone.
05:51 There are also living stones if you look closely.
05:55 But remember, don't touch them because they might die.
06:00 What I can say about our experience, Ma'am Miso,
06:03 it's fun when you're with your friends.
06:06 That's number one.
06:07 Because no matter how tiring it is, you'll enjoy it.
06:10 You'll be able to do it.
06:11 But unlike what we did earlier, where we did it for 30 minutes,
06:14 you did it for 15 minutes, Ma'am Miso.
06:16 This is fun.
06:18 Actually, this is for when you're going on a boat.
06:21 You can do it for different activities.
06:25 Ma'am Miso, what are we waiting for?
06:27 Let's go back.
06:29 Let's go home.
06:30 We don't have a water break yet.
06:31 Really?
06:33 Ma'am Miso!
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