A cave, complete with crystal-like stalactites and stalagmites, was discovered accidentally during the construction of a road in Bula, Camarines Sur.

"It was uncover[ed] dahil nung ginagawa nga ['yung] Pasacao to Balatan tourism highway... na-uncover siya ng backhoe so that’s how it was discovered," Donna Martirez, Officer in Charge of Municipal Environment and Natural Resources Officer (MENRO) Bula, said.

The discovery revealed a formation of stalactites and stalagmites, believed to have formed over thousands of years.

MENRO aims to protect and preserve the cave. 

In accordance with RA 9072, or the National Caves and Cave Resources Management and Protection Act of 2001, entering the cave without a permit is prohibited.

Violators may face imprisonment from two to eight years and fines ranging from P20,000 to P1,000,000.

The video of the cave’s discovery spread rapidly on social media, garnering many “wows” and sparking questions about its potential as a tourist attraction. 

"Still the DENR (Department of Environment and Natural Resources) will have to assess if — because there are different classification of caves based on sa DOT (Department of Tourism), so si DENR, they will be coordinating with DOT to check on the—ano ba ang cave na ini’yo good for what purpose," Martirez said.

The DENR has begun assessing the cave.