After being closed for some time because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the historic Japanese tunnels on Quituinan Hill in Camalig, Albay, have been reopened to the public.

Additional facilities, including a Visitors Information Center and a paved pathway leading to the tunnel, have been established.

Visitors can explore the 28 series of tunnels in the hill, with 18 more new tunnels discovered near the vicinity.

The Quituinan Hill also offers a panoramic 360-degree view of Albay.

"Ang Quituinan Hill po isa po sa pinakamataas na lugar sa Camalig kumbaga kitang-kita po ang lahat 360 degrees paikot ng Albay," Jed Villanueva, the Municipal Tourism and Cultural Affairs Officer, said.

Quituinan Hill was chosen by the Japanese Army as a strategic camp during World War II.

The tunnels served as hiding places for weapons and quarters for high-ranking officials.

"Dito sa area po at your right, makikita niyo parang quarters po siya, quarters na ginamit ng high ranking officials during the war," Mike Zuniega, the man in charge of managing the tunnel, said.

The tunnel's interior has been preserved since 1945.

"May pwede kitang mga gibuhon digdi, primero dapat siyembre ma-maintain su sa taas na may mga tanom pa rin pero bako su darakulaon na kahoy kumbaga para Makua padin, masustain ang stability kan tunnels," Carlos Irwin Baldo, Mayor of Camalig, said.

There are limitations on the number of people allowed inside the tunnel, and guided tours are implemented, to ensure safety.

The local government sees the reopening as a significant boost to tourism and the town's economy.