Mt. Bulakawan (536+ MASL) in Malilipot, Albay | Traverse to Busay Falls

At the northern fringes of the majestic Mayon Volcano lies a small mountain range — the Mt. Bulakawan Nature Reserve. This small mountain range located at the town of Malilipot, Albay provides a beginner-friendly yet challenging hike with its steep, continuously inclined trail, so it takes almost one to two hours before reaching the summit. … Continue reading Mt. Bulakawan (536+ MASL) in Malilipot, Albay | Traverse to Busay Falls →

Mt. Mariglem (573+ MASL) | Day-hiking Cabangan’s Dark Mountain

On the southern fringes of the Cabangan Mountain Range, and located at the central portions of the larger Zambales Mountain Range, lies Mt. Mariglem, a beginner-friendly mountain with trails passing through barren, grassy ridges. Since it opened to the public as a hiking destination in 2023, Mt. Mariglem became a hit to the hiking community, … Continue reading Mt. Mariglem (573+ MASL) | Day-hiking Cabangan’s Dark Mountain →

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 →

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 →