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Aired (January 28, 2024): Para sa mga biyaherong nais matupad ang kahilingan ngayong taon, tara na sa Mt. Humarap! Sa tuktok nito ay makikita ang Tatlong Krus na dinadagsa raw tuwing Holy Week. Kasama si Biyahero Drew, silipin ‘yan sa video na ito.

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00:00 Here in Lumban, it's not a trend to celebrate Lumbay.
00:04 It's celebrated every year.
00:06 On the last Sunday of the month, they celebrate Lupi or San Sebastian's Feast.
00:10 On this feast, the food and the dance should be wet while it's being served.
00:16 That's why the people here are so wet with joy.
00:19 The martyr San Sebastian is known as the patron saint of archers and athletes.
00:24 That's why this group of basketball players, Gen G, has been present in the joy of Lupi for 8 years.
00:30 The procession of San Sebastian is not only done on the streets.
00:35 Because the steps are being taken by boat to be able to parade the statue on the river of Lumban.
00:40 There are stories that sometimes, the statue of San Sebastian is seen on this river.
00:45 And when it comes to the front of the San Sebastian Church, the devotees will jump.
00:50 Because when they jump into the river, it brings them luck.
00:54 Some people believe that before they jump, they should pray first.
01:00 And then they will jump to adapt.
01:05 But in Paite, jumping into the river is not the answer to fulfill your wishes.
01:15 You will find the answer in the knock of Mount Humarap.
01:18 Alright, we are now here at Tatlong Cruz in Paite, Laguna.
01:23 Which is pretty much a little over 300 meters above sea level.
01:27 Because you can see Laguna de Bay.
01:30 It's cold and windy.
01:32 There are two ways to get to Tatlong Cruz.
01:35 You can use a car now.
01:38 But most people still prefer trekking.
01:41 It takes up to 2 hours to get up and down from Tatlong Cruz.
01:46 But it can take longer if you stop at the falls that you can see in the middle of the hike.
01:51 It's so windy.
01:54 This is Matabungka Falls.
01:57 The height of the falls is beautiful.
02:00 The plants that surround the falls are beautiful.
02:05 And maybe if it doesn't rain, the water of the falls will be clearer.
02:13 Well, I guess it's more rewarding if you will have to use both feet to climb the falls.
02:19 Even if you use a car.
02:20 Of course, I prefer to use my body to climb the falls.
02:26 Because it's a form of exercise.
02:28 Two, you're outdoors.
02:29 Three, the atmosphere is beautiful.
02:35 The surroundings.
02:37 At the same time, your reward is this.
02:40 At the same time, you will also get a reward for climbing Tatlong Cruz because the view is beautiful.
02:46 And of course, the people are nice.
02:48 This is Yatnel in Bumabalik Balik in Tatlong Cruz.
02:53 Has it been here for a long time?
02:57 There was a cross there when I was young.
02:59 But from what I know, it was first made of wood.
03:02 But when Tatlong Cruz was built, it was in the 70s or late 60s.
03:08 People come here every Holy Week.
03:10 We heard that this is a place for tourists and devotees.
03:15 For devotees and those who are praying.
03:17 According to them, they have their wishes coming true.
03:23 They have problems and they are giving solutions.
03:27 That's what they believe.
03:28 Because I don't believe in it.
03:29 No, it's right.
03:30 I just tried.
03:32 You just tried.
03:33 It's up to you.
03:36 Sometimes, Arnel tried to climb these crosses.
03:39 I also have experiences here.
03:41 There was a time when I couldn't ride a boat.
03:45 I was in the field for 1 or 2 years.
03:47 I don't have any other captain.
03:49 I prayed and said, "The next day, the full day will come, I will climb every day until Holy Week."
03:57 Every day?
03:58 I can only climb.
03:59 Arnel became true to his words and he climbed Tatlong Cruz every day.
04:03 I didn't plan it.
04:07 After Holy Week, a company called me from Manila.
04:12 They said I have a schedule.
04:13 I said, "It's true."
04:15 What was your wish?
04:19 The cross line.
04:20 Maybe because of the 3 crosses and the cross line.
04:24 But that's not the only thing Arnel's wish came true.
04:27 I was praying and I thought,
04:30 "This is the sacrifice I need to fulfill my other dreams."
04:37 [Music]
05:02 [BLANK_AUDIO]

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