They say that among the four primary trails of Mt. Pulag, the one in the town of Ambaguio in Nueva Vizcaya is the longest yet the most rewarding and scenic. The hike to the longest trail of Mt. Pulag is an immersion into the bucolic mountain town, taking hikers from one village to the next, … Continue reading Mt. Pulag via Ambaguio Trail | The Long Playground of the Gods →

Mt. Mandalagan: An Overview Mt. Mandalagan is one of the three primary mountains of Negros Occidental, sandwiched between Mt. Silay in the north and the venerable Mt. Kanlaon in the south. Its old-growth forests are characterized by a diverse flora with mossy characteristics in the upper reaches. Its rainforests are well-preserved and its trails, despite … Continue reading Mt. Mandalagan | Visiting the Tranquil Tinagong Dagat →

Last 12th of June, 2023, Mt. Bulusan was finally reopened for hiking. Because climbing it had been very elusive due to its volcanic activity in recent years, I grabbed the immediate chance to hike the volcano in July of the same year. Being the 4th most active volcano in the Philippines (next to Mayon, Taal, … Continue reading Mt. Bulusan Trek (1,565+ MASL) →

Last June of 2023, I was finally able to climb one of my target climbs in the north: the formidable Mt. Namandiraan. Situated in the town of Cervantes, it is considered as the highest point in the province of Ilocos Sur. The hike up Namandiraan is strenuous and is definitely for those who are geared … Continue reading Mt. Namandiraan (2,331+ MASL) | Ilocos Sur’s Highest Peak →

For my 4th climb in Mt. Pulag, I took the challenge of hiking up on one of its major trails: the Akiki Trail. The trail is known for its "killer" steep pine forests which are at par with Mt. Purgatory and Mt. Ugo. Moreover, wondrous landmarks within the trail include the Eddet River, Marlboro Country, … Continue reading Mt. Pulag via Akiki Trail | The Killer Playground of the Gods →