Malarayat Traverse: Mt. Malipunyo Traverse to Mt. Manabu (1,005+ MASL)

Last 21st of June, 2019, I scaled one of Southern Tagalog’s classic highlands, that is, Mt. Malipunyo (1005+ MASL). Situated in the town of Lipa, Mt. Malipunyo is a mountain range that borders Batangas and Laguna. It is also known as Mt. Malarayat, coming from the famous country golf club near the mountain. It features … Continue reading Malarayat Traverse: Mt. Malipunyo Traverse to Mt. Manabu (1,005+ MASL) →

Mt. Ugo | Kayapa to Itogon Traverse Dayhike (2,150+ MASL)

Mt. Ugo from the Itogon side Last 30th of June, 2019, exactly one year after my first hike in the Cordilleras at Mt. Purgatory, I climbed one of Benguet’s grandest mountains that is Mt. Ugo. Situated southeast of Baguio in the borders of Itogon, Benguet and Kayapa, Nueva Viscaya, Mt. Ugo has long been in … Continue reading Mt. Ugo | Kayapa to Itogon Traverse Dayhike (2,150+ MASL) →

Mt. Sembrano Revenge Climb: Finishing the Unfinished Business (747+ MASL)

Back in 2017, my college friends and I used to hike mountains without joining any groups or organized tours. We would usually go south where easy-hike mountains are situated. One such mountain we went to was Mt. Sembrano in Pilillia, Rizal. It was an unforgettable experience for the four of us (JM, Dex, Eslie, and … Continue reading Mt. Sembrano Revenge Climb: Finishing the Unfinished Business (747+ MASL) →

Walking with Andres Bonifacio at Mt. Nagpatong (<100 MASL) in Maragondon, Cavite: Historically-Significant Summits II

Last 26th of May, 2019, I went to another historically-significant place. This time around, I was in Maragondon, Cavite. I went to retrace Procopio and Andres Bonifacio’s final steps at Mt. Nagpatong where a shrine was built to commemorate their execution at the hands of Emilio Aguinaldo’s men. Joining me in this trip was my … Continue reading Walking with Andres Bonifacio at Mt. Nagpatong (<100 MASL) in Maragondon, Cavite: Historically-Significant Summits II →

Mt. Samat (545+ MASL): Historically Significant Summits I

Last May 18, 2019, my girlfriend, her family, and I visited Mt. Samat (545 MASL) in Pilar, Bataan. Although not a hiking destination, Mt. Samat is one of the most historically-significant mountains in the country. On top of its summit is a 92-meter erected cross which serves as a shrine for Philippine and American soldiers … Continue reading Mt. Samat (545+ MASL): Historically Significant Summits I →