Mt. Sagungan requires guides, imposes environmental fee on trekkers

By I. Inojales | 07:08 PM November 07, 2026 

Image: LGU-Duero

TAGBILARAN CITY — Visitors planning to climb Mt. Sagungan, also known as Buko-Buko sa Anay, in Duero, Bohol will be required to hire an accredited guide and pay an environmental fee starting Saturday, November 7, 2026.

Under the new ordinance, visitors are prohibited from trekking the mountain without an accompanying official guide under a strict “no guide, no entry” policy.

Each visitor will also be required to pay an environmental fee of ₱30 before starting the trek.

The guide fee is set at ₱500 per group of five to six persons.

The new regulations aim to ensure the safety and security of visitors while protecting the mountain’s natural environment.

Visitors are urged to comply with the requirements and help maintain the cleanliness and preservation of Mt. Sagungan.

Authorities also called for the cooperation of tourists and other visitors in implementing the new rules.

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