Four things you need to do in Lake Sebu

A glimpse of the Sebul's square edible garden that consists of herbal plants. 

Known as the home of T’boli and Ubo Tribes, Lake Sebu in South Cotabato is booming to become one of SOCCKSARGEN’s eco-tourism destinations. Not only that, this majestic place has a hidden agricultural industry gem. If you plan to spend a vacation trip in this region, here are some things you need to include in your itinerary:

1. Visit Sebul Farm – Located at the top side of Lake Sebu with an aerial view of its famous lake lay a four-hectare farm that specializes in cacao with a wide range of other agricultural organic commodities such as ornamentals, herbs, vegetables, fruits, and farm animals that is named as Sebul Farm. It is an ATI Learning Site in Region 12. It features the famous square edible garden that consists of various herbal plants that are being used as ingredients to most of their menu. This farm also uses a ramp pump, which enables the water to come out without any electricity, to irrigate the whole farm. Mr. William Sy, a retired businessman together with his wife, Ms. Mayette Sy, a retired flight attendant take pride of their organically-produced products in welcoming their farm visitors. They also offer accommodation in a minimal charge, which they fondly call “bahay kubo”. In order for the visitors to complete their relaxing getaway, it is recommended to take home their organic processed products such as tablea, dried stevia, chili oil, coffee grounds, and fruit jams, among others.
2. Learn about organic cocoa – Still in Sebul Farm, you can gain knowledge about organic cocoa – from its planting and harvesting to its production and marketing! Mr. Roy Muyco, known as the “cacao doctor”, gives the visitors a sight of how they process their organic cacao product. Since the farm is an accredited ATI Learning Site, cacao farmers have the opportunity to process their produce into a tablea. So, if you want to know more about cacao, stop over Sebul Farm.
3. Experience extreme water tubing – Just about a 15-minute ride from Sebul Farm is the Centro Ultimate Water Tubing. This is the newest attraction adventure in Lake Sebu that will open to the public sometime this July. It charges PhP320/person that will give the individual a 2-hour whirlwind of emotions while tubing down the Cepaka River and its strong-willed rocks. It is suggested to start early because right after the water tubing experience, an approximately two-kilometer trekking awaits!
4. Face the heights in Lake Sebu 7 Falls Zipline – After the intense water tubing, why not bring it to the next level? Get ready to unleash all the negativities inside by riding a superman-style zipline in Lake Sebu 7 Falls Zipline. It gives more than just an experience but an appreciation of the nature’s goodness.