Ah, the Cordilleras. The northern haven of mountain folks. The place that welcomed me in many of my hiking pursuits in 2018 and 2019. The region that felt like home and paradise. After two years of not being able to go to my favorite place in the Philippines after the pandemic started, I was finally … Continue reading Maligcong’s Treasures: Mt. Fato & Mt. Kupapey →

Last 13th of February, 2022, I was able to finally climb one of Laguna's mountains, Mount Kalisungan in the town of Calauan. Joining me in this endeavor are my friends Cristine and Fara, who have climbed Kalisungan once and twice respectively (making this Cristine's second and Fara's third climb up the mountain). Instead of joining … Continue reading A Quick Hike to Mt. Kalisungan (630+ MASL) →

Last February 5, 2022, I was able to visit the mountains of Sitio Wawa. Situated in the town of Rodriguez (formerly Montalban), Sitio Wawa in Barangay San Rafael is a melting pot for outdoor enthusiasts. From casual travelers, bikers, hikers, trail runners, and rock climbers, Sitio Wawa bustles like no other mountain community in the … Continue reading Montalban Trilogy V1 (Mt. Binacayan, Mt. Pamitinan, & Mt. Hapunang Banoi) →

Last December, 2021, I was able to climb one of Cordillera's prime hiking destinations, Mt. Kalawitan. Situated in Sabangan and Bontoc in Mountain Province, Mt. Kalawitan is the 10th highest summit in the Philippines, displacing its neighbor Mt. Amuyao (11th) in Barlig by only 10 meters. The mountain is known for its rich and thick … Continue reading Mt. Kalawitan Dayhike (2,714+ MASL) via Bontoc Trail | Golden Farm Resort Jump-off →

Last 21st of November, 2021, I was finally able to do one of my dream climbs, a hike up to Mt. Tapulao, the highest peak in the entire Central Luzon. I've always been highly curious about this mountain. Back then when I was a teenager, I've read accounts of hikers telling tales about how they … Continue reading Mt. Tapulao Dayhike (2,037+ MASL) →