MORONG, RIZAL IN BRIEF
Uugong Park
Morong is a first class municipality in the province of Rizal situated 47 kilometers from manila. Currently it has eight barangays, namely: Bombongan, Caniogan-Calero-Lanang, Lagundi, Maybancal, San Guillermo, San Pedro, San Jose and San Juan. The last three being located in the poblacion.
HOW TO GET THERE
There are public utility jeepney transport with routes going to Morong, Rizal. Another option is to take public utility aircon vans, going to the nearby town of Cardona. The fare is Php50.00 as of the time of this writing. If you have a private car, it would be a 47 kilometer drive from Manila.
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| Driving Directions from Cubao, MM (A) to Morong, Rizal (B) provided by MapQuest |
PLACES TO VISIT
Saint Jerome Parish Church
The Saint Jerome Parish Church is constructed on a hill on the poblacion of Morong, Rizal. The beautiful architecture of this old era church is an attraction to behold.
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| Bell Tower of St. Jerome Parish Church |
During the early 60's-early 80's Uugong park was known for its beautiful waterfalls. It is a usual summer picnic location for families and friends. Uugong means echo, which has been derived from the loud echo or sound produced by the strong current flow of the falls.
Uugong Park now has a resort made and owned by a local artist named Rafael Pacheco, who is known not only locally but internationally because of his paintings in which he uses his fingers instead of paintbrush. Today, the resort does not use the old falls anymore. Two pools were made inside the resort where you can still view the now dead waterfalls and its river. The new Uugong resort features the displayed collection of paintings and sculptures of Mr. Pacheco.
 Entrance to Uugong Park Resort |  View inside the Uugong Park |
 Sculpture -- Cycle of Life |  View of the nearby ricefields. |
 Taking a breather |  Another sculpture inside the park. |
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