Its been decades ago when the World War is over. The Japanese had already surrendered to the Americans in 1945.
But….. does the people knew where the last bastion of the Japanese Imperial Army was? Well , even we Filipinos doesn’t even know it. Since it was not stated in any history books.
What is in General Santos City that we don’t know?
Aside from being the Tuna Capital of the Philippines, what else have we heard about General Santos City? Well, if you would try to know and visit the place I guess you will really be amaze of what the hidden treasure is…it’s KLAJA.
What is Klaja? Well some other Bisaya would rather say kalaha, which is known as a frying pot., but……what is really Klaja and what is in that place? Based from our research, the B’laans would define it as a name of a river which is crocked in shape. They actually call it as El’ K’laja, el means water and klaja is a river…
Klaja is found at Barangay Conel, which is located 15km at the North East side of General Santos City, at Barangay Conel,
Kalaja is then surrounded with towers of karsts formation made millions of years ago. It produced waterfalls and caves.
Opposite of this area were the Ranch or the camping ground of Nopol Hills which borders Conel and Brgy. Mabuhay and it offers a wide view of Gensan, Sarangani Bay and some parts of South Cotabato and Sarangani Province.
Upon entering the place you have to pass and cross rivers and walk and jump over different into shapes of stones, and while hiking you can enjoy the sceneries of the different formations of mountains.
There are 10 caves used by the Japanese Imperial Army as their dwelling place during the World War 2. There are even caves allegedly known as the hospitals of the Japanese Army , their outpost area and headquarters of the Japanese Officers namely: General Kuroda, who is next to General Yamashita. The place is really historical and there are three identified bunkers in the said area, at Guadalope, Nopol and at Malakong.
Aside from that, there are caves in which stalagmites and stalactites are present. You can see the beauty of nature in it. Bats and sparrows where present into that’s caves, as if that you are been gone into the caves of some other countries, but for me, Klaja is the best among them, historical site were present and it seems to be educational and good for those who would like to go on nature tripping. The place is also suited for outdoor sports like off-road racing, rock climbing ,mountain bike racing competition ,camping and also photography.
If Lake Sebu was very famous to their seven falls… well General Santos is proud to have 13 identified falls with different sizes and shapes, there are falls made up of stones, and falls that burst water like a snow…there we have the Amsikong Falls, Samsapan Falls and other unidentified water falls . The beauty of nature is with in here….you don’t have to go to other places just to see those stunning falls, and even watch the panoramic view of mountains, we only need to expose ourselves into our own place. K’laja ! a magnificent place to explore , the hidden wealth of Mindanao, the treasure of General Santos City.
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