Bessang Pass Natural Monument, Protected area in Cervantes, Philippines
The natural monument encompasses 693 hectares of pine forests and mossy forests at the southeastern side of Langiatan Hill near Mount Namogoian.
The site marks the location of a decisive 1945 battle where Filipino soldiers of the USAFIP-NL defeated Japanese forces, leading to Japan's surrender in the Philippines.
A memorial monument erected in 1954 commemorates 1,395 Filipino soldiers who lost their lives during the Battle of Bessang Pass.
The protected area contains hiking trails and observation points accessible via the Tagudin-Cervantes-Sabangan Road, which connects to the Halsema Highway.
Twenty-nine bird species inhabit the forests around Bessang Creek and Matukbo River, which provide water to local communities.
Location: Cervantes
Inception: 2000
GPS coordinates: 16.95620,120.65200
Latest update: March 8, 2025 15:32
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