Bugtong Bukid is a small mountain located in Poblacion East, Lemery, Iloilo, covering 3 hectares of private land owned by the Alcantara family. It is easy to climb and accessible by motorcycle or tricycle, with rice fields and crops like bananas nearby. The mountain is culturally important as the site of the Taltal celebration during Holy Week, serving as a spiritual altar for prayer and reflection. Climbing Bugtong Bukid is seen as a symbolic spiritual journey that connects the community to their heritage. Although the area is not formally protected, threats include grassfires, pollution, and illegal slash-and-burn farming. Local groups ...