After hiking Mt. Patullok (Mt. Lobo) the previous day, we went on climbing one of the most scenic mountains not just in Bakun, but in the whole of the Cordillera region, Mt. Kabunian! Believed to be a sacred mountain to the locals of Bakun, Mt. Kabunian bears the name of the deity, Kabunyan, the supreme … Continue reading Mt. Kabunian (1,789+ MASL) | The Mountain of the Igorot God →

The hike dubbed as the "Bakun Trio" has been on my bucket list since starting my hiking 'career'. The series involves dayhiking the three mountains surrounding Bakun's Poblacion in a span of three days—Mt. Lubo, Mt. Tenglawan, and Mt. Kabunian. Having climbed Mt. Tenglawan in May, 2022, I set off for a Bakun Trio attempt … Continue reading A Short Hike to Mt. Lobo / Mt. Patullok (2,087+ masl) | Bakun Trio Series →

Ask any experienced Filipino hiker their top ten most beautiful hikes within the Philippines and most probably, you will hear the place "Kibungan" included in their list. Kibungan, a municipality located in the northwestern portion of Benguet Province, showcases some of the most awe-evoking terrains and plateaus in the entire country. What makes the "Kibungan … Continue reading Kibungan Cross Country | A Daunting Tri-Provincial Traverse (Benguet to Ilocos Sur to La Union) →

They say that among the four primary trails of Mt. Pulag, the one in the town of Ambaguio in Nueva Vizcaya is the longest yet the most rewarding and scenic. The hike to the longest trail of Mt. Pulag is an immersion into the bucolic mountain town, taking hikers from one village to the next, … Continue reading Mt. Pulag via Ambaguio Trail | The Long Playground of the Gods →

Mt. Mandalagan: An Overview Mt. Mandalagan is one of the three primary mountains of Negros Occidental, sandwiched between Mt. Silay in the north and the venerable Mt. Kanlaon in the south. Its old-growth forests are characterized by a diverse flora with mossy characteristics in the upper reaches. Its rainforests are well-preserved and its trails, despite … Continue reading Mt. Mandalagan | Visiting the Tranquil Tinagong Dagat →