Mabiga Falls: Come Visit the Wonders of Morong, Bataan

Mabiga Falls in Morong Bataan

"Come Visit the Wonders of Morong!" That's what Mr. Ben Samonte, a local guide in Morong, Bataan always says on his Facebook account. He often showcases the hidden waterfalls and other natural wonders of his town as a good environmentalist and home town advocate. Being teased by his photographs of waterfalls in Morong, we decided to pay a visit to Mabiga Falls.

Mabiga Falls: The Two-Tiered Waterfalls in Morong

Hidden in the jungle of Barangay Sabang in Morong, these two-tiered waterfalls enjoy their solitude under a  thick canopy. The top-level has a height of approximately 25 to 30 feet with a horsetail like flow. Its water basin is wide for swimming but not deep enough for diving.

Come Visit the Wonders of Morong - Mabiga Falls

Small to huge rocks were scattered along the banks and can be slippery during the rainy season. It doesn't dry up during the summer months but its water torrent will be less. After heavy rain, the water was unpleasant and muddy-like when we visited.

The top-level tier of Mabiga Falls

The lower level can be considered both a Plunge and Punchbowl type of waterfall. It has an overhang that is accessible if you want to hear the roaring sound of the waterfall under it. Its water torrent during our visit was magnificent creating a curtain-like flow onto its water basin.

The lower level of Mabiga Falls

Its basin is circular with a depth of six to seven feet. Jumping in the pool is possible and of course, swimming.

Our guide, Kuya Ben

The trail was muddy but it is just a short walk from the road. Around ten to fifteen minutes of trekking, you will hear the sound of rushing water. Plants like bamboo and gabi or taro are thinly scattered in the area.

Notice the taro and bamboo plants along the way.

Mabiga Falls is being developed. Nipa Huts will be strategically erected close to the banks for family and friends' picnics. Overgrowths are being removed and in fact, when we visited the place, bamboos were lying along the way. Soon, Magiba Falls will be a hangout for nature lovers.

A nice view of a mountain as we trek to the waterfalls.

How To Get to Mabiga Falls

Here's how to get to Magiba Falls from Olongapo City, but first you should contact a local guide.

1. Take a jeepney or mini-bus at Morong-Balanga Terminal located in Subic Bay Freeport Zone beside Mini-Stop. Olongapeño's call the place Park N' Shop.
2. Tell the driver that you're going to BTPI and you're alighting at Petron. 
3. Take a trike and tell the driver to take you to BTPI back gate. 
4. Stop at BTPI back gate and proceed to a sari-sari store and ask for permission to visit the falls.
5.  Your guide will take you to the waterfalls in less than 20 minutes.

The back gate of BTPI

Make sure you already have a tour guide or someone who is familiar in the area. If none, you may contact Sir Ben Samonte at 09166621914 or on his Facebook. No worries, he is a die-hard Facebooker and most of the time online. You may also contact Mr. Santi Guevarra at 0998-256-6064.