Introducing, Asik-asik Falls – the Pride of Alamadians
I was surprised to see a wonderful view of a waterfall from a status of my Facebook friend because it looks like an artificial fountain fabricated from an imagination. The clusters of falls sprouting from a wall of rocks with growing green plants make up the spot which is like a haven of fairies on a fairy tale.
It triggered my attention because the caption on the photo that I have seen includes the name of the place were I was born, Alamada. Yeah, that’s right! It is in Alamada. I grew in that place but I never knew that there is such wonderful spot in that municipality. They call the falls, Asik-asik.
Alamada is one of the municipalities in North Cotabato, Philippines and it is roughly three hours and thirty five minutes continuous travel from Manila, the capital of the Country – about two hours by airplane plus one hour and thirty minutes by car. This is in Mindanao, Southern Philippines.
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As far as I understand, ‘asik-asik’ is an Illonggo (one of the native language in the Philippines) word for ‘sprinkling’, especially to scatter a liquid in fine drops. ‘Asik’ is the root word which means ‘sprinkle’.
According to a report, the waterfalls was discovered just few weeks ago when the Balite tree hiding it fell down. The falls is very amazing because there is no stream above the hill where the water comes. The water is springing from the rocks.
The Asik-asik Falls is located at Sitio Dulao, Upper Dado, Alamada, North Cotabato Phipppines.
It is indeed more fun in the Philippines. It is more fun in Alamada!
Thank you for reading. Godspeed!
wowwwwwwww i cant imagine this place exacly were i born….its so amazing for having lyk this akala mo isang gawa gawa lamang but its real.immmmm coming asik asik falls
shocker ang ganda naman dyan
Proud to be Alamadian!! See you soon Asik asik falls!!!
SUPERB!!!! AMAZING!!!!
amazing!!! see U soon.
super cool luv it…
I re post this in my status on FB
i was shocked i thought it was just a gossip but when i went through that place it was really amazing…and im so proud of the place were i was born!
I LOVE IT
Hi, Can you give me the instruction on how we can reach this falls and this place Sitio Dulao, Upper Dado, Alamada. I'm planning to visit North Catabato this coming May 15 and 16..
Hi Traveltabai, let me give you the direction after I have gotten the details from a trustworthy someone from Alamada. I have the idea on how to reach that place but I have to double check it first before giving it to you.
Thanks for your reply.. Looking forward on it..:-)
am from kidapawan (now in Makati)…
wishing to visit the place this year.
wohooo!
wow…im from alamada but i'd never get there since this treanding news spread, some comment about that states it is hard to get there but…it worts…otor bigay mo naman name mo…or fb account…mag ila ila pud ta.
Everyone, that you for leaving your comments. The place is indeed wonderful.
Hello Anonymous (8 May 2012 22:16), the author's name is found just below the post title and the author's online profiles are found at the Sidebar under "Connect". ^_^
Hi traveltabai, here is the direction:
If your coming from Luzon or Visayas, just proceed to the bus terminal in Cotabato City when you arrive at the City, then you ride in a bus bound to Davao City and ask the conductor to drop you at Midsayap bus terminal.
But if you're coming from somewhere in Davao area, you can ride in a bus bound to Cotabato City and drop at Midsayap Bus Terminal.
At the same terminal, you can find a jeepney going to Dado, Alamada. When you arrive at Dado, Alamada, you ride on a 'habal-habal' or 'skylab' (a modified motorcycle that is able to carry more number of passengers compare from a normal one) going to Asik-asik falls. Just ask some help when you arrive at Dado.
If you need tour guide, you can connect with the local residents or the Local Government Unit of Alamada via Facebook.
Alamadians' Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/293517995861/
LGU Alamda Cec: http://www.facebook.com/lgualamada
Or you can contact Ivy Joy Urbano, the owner of the photos on this post. However, I am not sure if she will be available. Just try.
http://www.facebook.com/ivyjoy.urbano
Happy trip. ^_^
Thanks for the info. I plan to visit that place from davao first week of june.
Jojo from bukidnon.
huhuhuhuhuhu…bakit ngayon lang ito?6 years ako jan sa midsayap wala man lang ako balita jan about sa fall…sayang ngayon pa na nasa malayo na ako…
from japan…
wow…something that a cotabatonian would be proud about…proud to be from cotabato…
Hello everyone, thanks for sharing to your friends the info about this newest unique spot in the Philippines.
Here is latest (unofficial) information about Asik-asik Falls:
There are estimated 400-2,000 persons of different ages are visiting the falls everyday since it was feature in national televisions and national news papers.
It was further said that the water from Asik-asik Falls is cold, clean and DRINKABLE.
The way going to the place is quite unfriendly but the falls is worth spending your effort for. Some visitors say that going to the spot and taking a bath in the falls is like having a free natural spa and taking a bath with mineral water.
Visitors further said that their adventure to to Asik-asik Falls was really fun, memorable and worth remembering.
Just yesterday (MAy 13, 2012), the falls was featured in the front page of The Philippine Daily Inquirer, a well-known national news paper in the Philippines.
We look forward that some international news media will also pick the wonderful story of ASik-asik up.
Please keep sharing Asik-asik photos to your Facebook and other social media friends.
Godspeed!
LATEST UPDATE:The Development of Asik Asik Falls already approved by the Hon. Governor Lala Taliño – Mendoza, starting wednesday the Fleet of the Provincial Government will be rehabilitating the road to Brgy. Dado going to Sitio Dulao, while the preventive closure starts on the opening of class on June 4 – August 4, 2012 to start different development activites within the area. For now, Just enjoy the beauty of Asik Asik until June 3, 2012 ?just want to share who plans to visit this period.
gaano ka layo ito sa city?
gaano kalayo ito sa main city?
ilang oras ang aabutin? maglalakad pa ba kapag nasa Alamada na?
Nice falls… kita ko nga yan sa PDI, sayang ang layo lang ng location..
hi,everyone i’ve heard so many wonderful comments from nearby neighboring barangay of alamadathe Ppalma area but unfortunately closure time today..anyways,goodluck for more improvements,,hopefully the natural beauty will still remain as is..see soon asik asik…..
this is really a nice blog, i will be here often. thank you for your sharing.
I first thought that the place is from another country but then upon reading ,the clusters of falls sprouting from a wall of rocks with growing green plants are actually in North Cotabato. Philippines is really a haven when it comes to nature wonders.
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I’m speechless when I saw those pictures of Asik-Asik falls.
Truly, Mindanao has a lot of beautiful places waiting to be discovered.. ^_^
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Simply WOW. I am hoping my fairy godmother would take me to this magical place soon! Another must-visit destination in Mindanao.
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The falls is enchanting. I wish I can visit the place to see its natural beauty.
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I have been to many of the natural wonders of the Philippine Islands, but this one takes the cake.
I would like to know if the area is safe for foreigners
especially christians, as my filipino wife tells me this is a Muslim area.
this area is safe
Id been there and is very safe to travel . residents around near provinces and barangays are very friendly and nice.