In San Nicolas, Pangasinan there is a mountain that has a many names. Some call it Mt. Lakay or Bantay Lakay in Ilocano, others call Mount Malico. Some part of the mountain is mossy. The mountain rising 1,675 Meters Above Sea Level. The mountain has a trail name Villa Verde. The Villa Verde Trail begins in the foothills near Santa Maria and spans 27 miles to an elevation of over 5,000' along ridge lines large enough for only foot traffic and horses. It terminates near Santa Fe at the junction with Route 5 and the Cagayan Valley. Named after a Spanish Missionary who used this trail to preach Catholicism to the mountain people of northern Luzon. The mountain area has various tribes residing, The major group residing in Malico are Kalanguya Tribes, Ilocano and among others.
Battle of Villa Verde Trail
After the American landing at Lingayen Gulf on January 9, 1945, Japanese forces of the 'Shobu Group' defended this location, including 10th Recconssaiance Regimen and survivors of the 7th Tank Regiment from the battle of San Manuel. The US Army 32nd Infantry Division's 127th Infantry Regiment advanced along this trail beginning on January 30, 1945. The rough terrain made it impossible for vehicles to support the battle, Igorot laborers were employed to carry supplies and evacuate wounded.
SPECIAL CONCERNS
Transportation. Three bus lines ply the San Nicolas, Pangasinan and nearby town Tayug, Pangasinan route: namely Viron transit with its terminal at Cubao and Dapitan, Metro Manila, Suntrans with its terminal at Cubao and Five Star Bus in Pasay City. As of September 17, 2010, the fare for Aircon Bus is around P285 and Ordinary bus P220.00 to reach Tayug, Pangasinan Terminal and or San Nicolas, Pangasinan Terminal. Logistics. No registration fee or permit is required as of September 17, 2010.
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