According to the DPWH, they conducted their survey last January, and “in this regard, please be informed that based on the evaluation conducted, the highest point along the Kiangan-Tinoc-Buguias Road has an elevation of H=7,968.07 feet above sea level (2,428.66 m) which is 568.07 feet (173.14 m) higher than the declared highest point at Cattubo, Atok, Benguet, with an elevation of 7,400 feet above sea level.”