Mt. Ulap (1846m) in Itogon, Benguet

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

Mt. Batulao: Hikers forced to get guides despite not being required

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

Policies in Pico de Loro keep on changing, and oftentimes what’s on paper isn’t what hikers seen in practice. Here

Today I visited Mt. Hugom in Brgy. Hugom, San Juan, Batangas in what turned out to be a very nice

I have just come from Baguio City after a great dayhike of Mt. Ulap. I left Cubao at 0100H, started

Volcanic activity in Mt. Kanlaon has prompted PHIVOLCS to place the volcano on Alert Level 1 status – which means

Changes are underway in the Mt. Maranat / Maranat Falls area and permits may begin to be required for hikers in the

Pinoy Mountaineer was awarded as the “Best Sports and Recreation Blog” in the Philippines for 2015, at the Philippine Blogging

Last week, I did a Mt. Talamitam to Mt. Apayang dayhike – these are actually two peaks in the same mountain, or

Blogger’s note: In the spirit of encouraging hikers to explore more of the Philippines, we welcome “trip reports” like this one!