The Hebacong Sea of Clouds and Nature Park is an eco-tourism park located in Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines. The park has a natural sea of clouds phenomenon with other amenities such as a level viewing deck, café, and parking area.
| Hebacong Sea of Clouds and Nature Park | |
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 Hebacong Sea of Clouds view deck. April 2026. | |
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| Type | Ecotourism park |
| Location | Borongan, Eastern Samar, Philippines |
| Coordinates | 11°30′02″N 125°24′06″E / 11.500478°N 125.401584°E |
| Opened | March 2023 |
History
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The site of the Hebacong Sea of Clouds used to be a conflict-zone and was an area that can only be reached via boat prior to the construction of an access road to Borongan city proper.[1][2]
The Hebacong Sea of Clouds in Barangay Hebacong in Borongan, Eastern Samar was first developed and opened in March 2023.[3] The park however began undergoing renovations funded by the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) worth ₱17 million.[1] Former New People's Army members were provided opportunities to be tour guides of the park through training by the city government.[3]
On April 28, 2026, the park had a soft launch and blessing ceremony led by Mayor Dayan Agda. On May 1, the Hebacong Sea of Clouds Nature Park officially reopened.[4][1]
Features
editThe Hebacong Sea of Clouds covers an area of 8,177 square meters (88,020 square feet).[5] It is situated on an upland area. Its mountainous terrain is often blanketed by clouds at the base during dawn giving a sea of clouds phenomenon.[1][4][6] It has a three-level viewing deck, café, and a parking area.[4][1]
It is also a learning site, with the Borongan city government partnering with the Eastern Samar State University with plans to add monitoring systems for climate change research in the park.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 "Borongan reopens Hebacong Sea of Clouds as eco-tourism hub in former conflict zone". Leyte Samar Daily News. May 11, 2026. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ Tolentino-Gumban, Vee (January 23, 2024). "Borongan to hire former rebels as tourism ambassadors, guides". Philippine Information Agency. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- 1 2 Amazona, Roel (May 25, 2026). "Borongan City to tap ex-rebels as tour guides". Philippine News Agency. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 Gabieta, Joey A. (May 4, 2026). "'Sea of Clouds' ecopark opens in Borongan City". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 24, 2026.
- ↑ "Borongan city gov't set guidelines for visitors of its 'sea of clouds' attraction". Leyte Samar Daily News. July 31, 2023. Retrieved May 25, 2026.
- ↑ Cabueñas, Cyrain G. (April 30, 2024). "Chase all kinds of thrills in E. Samar". Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 25, 2026.