Mountains as medicine: Hiking for health and wellness

By Gideon Lasco, MD Note: This article was originally published in Health and Lifestyle Magazine Philippines, October 2013. As a

Pinoy Mountaineer Mt. Fuji Expedition 2016

I have very fond memories of Japan, having lived in Tokyo as part of my medical training in 2008, during

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

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