Hiking matters #493: The return to Mt. Tabayoc

In May 2008 I went to the then-little known 2842-meter Mt. Tabayoc, at the “far side” of Mt. Pulag National Park, hoping

Gideon Lasco is World Wide Fund for Nature – Philippines environmental advocate

World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines (WWF-Philippines) announced last night the selection of Pinoy Mountaineer Gideon Lasco as one of

by Gideon Lasco Blogger’s note: In lieu of my attendance at the Philippine Blogging Awards, to express my appreciation to the

MT. HUGOM San Juan, Batangas Trailhead: Brgy. Hugom, San Juan LLA: 13.6731 N, 121.3593 E, 570 MASL Days required / Hours

Our Malaysian colleagues have informed us that Mt. Kinabalu has reopened, with a group of foreign tourists, local mountaineers, and

BAGUIO CITY – Amid confusion brought about by the reports of requiring a medical certificate in Mt. Pulag, Park Superintendent

Many doctors have contacted me about what kind of medical certificate Mt. Pulag National Park is requiring for hikers. While

The status of Mt. Irid (and its neighbouring Mt. Tukduang Banoi; itinerary unavailable) in Brgy. Sta. Inez, Tanay, Rizal has

MT. ULAP ECO-TRAIL Itogon, Benguet Entry point: Brgy. Ampucao, Itogon Exit point: Brgy. Sta. Fe, Itogon LLA: 16.2904 N, 120.6312

Ten days ago it was clarified to us by Nasugbu Tourism OIC Perlita Rufo that guides in Mt. Batulao are not required,