It has been almost four years since I discovered Batad from internet blogs and stories of fellow outdoorsmen and backpackers. Serving as one of the jump-off points to Mt. Amuyao, the country's 11th highest summit, and as a destination on its own, Batad attracts the wandering soul of those adventurers whose desires are to reconnect … Continue reading Batad Rice Terraces & Tappiya Falls | Hiking the Amphitheater of Ifugao →

Mt. Amuyao towering over the Batad Rice Terraces General Overview At an imposing elevation of 2,702+ MASL, Mt. Amuyao stands proudly as one of Cordillera's grand summits. Its physical, cultural, and biological importance is acknowledged by locals, mountaineers, and scientists alike. The hike up to Mt. Amuyao can be considered a great feat for many … Continue reading Mt. Amuyao | Batad-Mayoyao Trail (2,702+ MASL) →

Mt. Apo. The Grandfather of Philippine Mountains. The highest summit in the Philippines. Summitted within a day. Last March, 2022, I was finally able to climb the highest mountain in the Philippines. Located within the borders of Davao del Sur and Cotabato, Mt. Apo is every Filipino outdoor-person's dream to climb. With the many trails … Continue reading Mt. Apo (2,954+ MASL) Dayhike via Santa Cruz Trail →

Note: no pictures for this blog. I wasn't able to upload due to WordPress restrictions. Three days after my dayhike attempt in Mt. Apo, I went to Davao del Norte's Mt. Megatong. For this hike, I was with my friends, Fara and Rex, who came from their separate dayhike trips within Davao Region. I rendezvoused … Continue reading Mt. Megatong (430+ MASL) | Davao del Norte’s Gem →

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 →