Longog Cave was accidentally discovered due to the water seeping from the rocks attached to the mountain. The global travel and tourism industry now accounts for over 25% of world trade and almost 10% of global employment. Tourism represents about 35% of world exports of services and over 70% in least developed countries (LDCs).
In fact, it is currently one of the main forces driving the progress of our nations (Libosada, 2003). Originally, the white sand beaches were the main focus of travel in the Philippines until it expanded into adventure tourism. Kapangan is one of the thirteen municipalities of Benguet that caters to some of the products of Baguios.
It is an accepted fact among tour guides that the success of the tour lightly depends on the quality and efficiency of this dimension. But these are not the only criteria used to define a tour guide in the true sense of the word. It works on the premise that the basis of tourism development lies in the conservation of natural resources.
Most of the caves in the world, and even the largest, are of this type. Sea caves are formed by the constant action of waves that attack the weaker part of the rocks that surround the shores of oceans and great lakes. Such examples testify to the enormous pressures exerted by the waves and the corrosive power of the sand and gravel carried by the waves.
If you plan to go caving, always tell someone where you are going and when you may be expected to return, get permission from the cave owner or tour guide. The origin of the nitrate salts is not clearly understood, but it is believed that the salts result from the action of nitrifying bacteria on organic matter or humus. Some benefits include local employment of the area, promote municipal tourism, generate income from the tourists, problems encountered are the proper disposal of the garbage, careless visitors will vandalize the cave (writing on the wall).
It is the study of the caves from the Greek work spa lion for the cave logos for the study. These are formed by meltwater that digs drainage tunnels through the ice of a completely different origin and which do not fall under the category of caves, also called ice caves. Sagada Cave is a large cave compared to Longog, a small but unique cave due to the formation of various rocks and corals.
The data collected were the profile of the respondents and their responses to further improve the cave, the organization's or institutions' support programs and facilities required in the cave.
On the other hand, most of the respondents from Belingbelis are also for the connections of friends. Respondents from the two barangays reason that relaxation is their purpose for entering the cave. The respondents rank the facilities and services using the following ranking: 1-unsatisfied; 2- undecided; 3-satisfied; 4-satisfied; and 5-very satisfied.
Among the 40 respondents from the two barangays, who suggested that the rocky and dusty road is the main problem, the road should be fixed to attract customers. Others suggested that tour guides should have first aid skills for emergencies and that they should carry extra lights. Some mentioned that the fastest way to showcase the cave is to have printed information from the municipality.
Accommodation takes place in school rooms, parking in the school premises, reception house of tourist guides (in person) and river camp. As for transportation, it can be used with a tourist car, a local jeep from Poveztek. This study was conducted to find out the basic attraction of the cave, the supporting services and facilities that would increase or attract tourists, the opinions of stakeholders, especially residents and local officials, and the potential benefits and problems that the tourist destination would bring to the community.
40 people from the surrounding area were interviewed and most of them want the cave to be presented to the public. Most respondents mentioned that the difficulty in going to the cave is the bridge that was washed away by Typhoon Pepeng, which needs to be reconstructed to attract tourists, and the rocky and bumpy road needs to be cemented. There is a walkway that leads to another opening at the top of the hill, from where you can see your entrance, the suspension footbridge and the small terraced valley below.
The medical services in Kapangan are Lomon RHU Clinic, Kapangan Medicare Hospital and tour guides' first aid skills. The possible benefits include local employment, promotion of municipal tourism, income from the tourists, educational aspects from the students. As for the downside, waste management is the biggest problem because some visitors are undisciplined.
Facilities needed inside the cave include miner flashlights, shorts or as long as light clothing, sandals or sleepers are needed if tourists are not used to walking on rocks. The LGU of Kapangan is willing to provide support for the full development of the Longog Cave.
