Bya-o Magoling: A Glimpse into History

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start from Cotabato City. Take the Cotabato-General Santos City Road (also known as the National Highway) and head south towards General Santos City. Continue driving for approximately 50 kilometers until you reach the junction for Tampakan. Follow the signs toward Tampakan, which will lead you onto the South Cotabato-Sultan Kudarat Road. After about 15 kilometers, you will arrive in Tampakan. From there, navigate to Mount Magolo by taking local roads. Bya-o Magoling is located at F462+6RH, Mount Magolo, Tampakan, South Cotabato. Ensure that you have a reliable GPS or map application, as some roads may not be well-marked.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  To reach Bya-o Magoling using public transportation, start by taking a bus from Cotabato City to General Santos City. Buses frequently leave from the main bus terminal and the fare is usually around 100-150 PHP. Once you arrive in General Santos City, head to the bus terminal that services routes to Tampakan. Take a bus to Tampakan, which will cost you approximately 50-70 PHP. After arriving in Tampakan, you may need to hire a local tricycle or motorcycle taxi to get to Mount Magolo. The fare for the tricycle or motorcycle ride should be around 100-200 PHP. Make sure to confirm the destination with the driver.

• Motorcycle (Habala-habala)

  If you want a more adventurous option, you can opt for a motorcycle taxi, locally known as habala-habala. From Cotabato City, you can take a habala-habala directly to Tampakan, which may cost you around 800-1,200 PHP depending on your negotiation skills and the distance from your starting point. Once you reach Tampakan, you can request the driver to take you to Mount Magolo. This option may be more convenient for those looking for a direct route without multiple transfers, but be prepared to negotiate the fare.