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Date Posted: 10/22/04 3:18pm
Author: Deacon Tom Buenavista of Farola SAS Class 1957-58
Subject: Bio (Bee-yoh) Bridge spans what remains of the once mighty Amburayan River that threatened the town of Tagudin when it changed course (visit portions of the old dike). Remember the many "cumaw" stories or tales of little children being kidnapped so that their blood could be spilled unto the bridge pilings for strength? This story was used to scare many a truant school kid into going back to class. There was a deep portion of the river at the Tagudin end of the bridge opposite the Sudipen end. It was a good fishing hole. The "bokto" that inhabited the upper streams got fat feeding on green eelgrass and moss. Since the water was only waist deep in the shallows, it was perfect for little boys to experience their first catch with a "kitang" or the fishing line with multiple hanging hooks. This picture conjures up so many memories. Just think, only my friend Quirino Villanueva (SAS class 57-58) who lives above the river's edge on that promontory now enjoys the view!
In reply to: Moderator 's message, "The Bio Bridge" on 10/20/04 4:03pm


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  • It is unfortunate though dry most of the year that the river is getting wider every year and taking big chunks of lands in Tagudin and in the nearby town of Bangar during the flood season. The barrios of Pudoc, Sawat, Pacac and many others are in danger of becoming deserts permanently. I believe this is due to the unabated illegal logging and uncontrolled developments in the uplands where the river is originating. If the Philippine and the local governments and even the local people continue to ignore this problem, these areas of Tagudin will be lost forever. It is very sad but it is the reality. As far as I know, nobody from the government both local and national ever paid attention to this worsening environmental problem in this part of the country. (NT) -- Moderator, 10/22/04 8:03pm

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