Taking the Long Trail to Mt. Pinatubo via Sapang Uwak

The author stands in solidarity with the Aeta people(s) in their right to be compensated and be free from exploitation, especially in the growing tourism industry within their domains surrounding Mt. Pinatubo. I hope that their voices be heard and their needs be met. A big shout-out to the local and national government — stop … Continue reading Taking the Long Trail to Mt. Pinatubo via Sapang Uwak →

Hiking Mt. Tugew and the Peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya

Situated just south of the venerable Mt. Ugo in the Cordillera Region are the peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya—Tugew, Cabo, Kabuan, and Sadjatan. These interconnected peaks provide panoramic views of the southern Cordillera Mountain Range, bordering the provinces of Benguet, Nueva Vizcaya, and Pangasinan. Its trails are gentle and are carved along … Continue reading Hiking Mt. Tugew and the Peaks of Alang Salacsac in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya →

Camp Utopia (Badol Camping Grounds) in Kapangan, Benguet

When going to the towns in the western part of Benguet such as Kibungan and Bakun, hikers who have been there would tell you of their encounters with village paths carved alongside steep mountain crags and rice terraces, forming jaw-dropping vistas that are perhaps some of the most beautiful in the entire country. However, to … Continue reading Camp Utopia (Badol Camping Grounds) in Kapangan, Benguet →

Hiking Pico de Loro (664+ MASL) in Mt. Palay-Palay, Cavite

Considered as one of the Southern Tagalog classics among Filipino hikers, Pico de Loro is a well-known mountain on the fringes of the Mt. Palay-Palay/Mataas na Gulod Protected Landscape. As the highest point in the entire province of Cavite, and the namesake of a popular resort nearby, Pico de Loro provides a panoramic view of … Continue reading Hiking Pico de Loro (664+ MASL) in Mt. Palay-Palay, Cavite →

Mt. Kalawitan via Sabangan Trail (2,714+ MASL)

If you've ever been to the Cordilleras, you know that the region offers unique hiking experiences owing to the sceneries brought by the trail: pine forests, mossy forests, rice terraces, farmlands carved along mountain slopes, meandering river systems, village paths, and the undeniable cold weather atop some of the highest points in the entire country. … Continue reading Mt. Kalawitan via Sabangan Trail (2,714+ MASL) →