Mountains & Volcanoes
Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal.
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Mount Bulusan: Volcanic Profile, Eruptive History and Monitoring in Sorsogon
Profile of Mount Bulusan, an active stratovolcano in Sorsogon, Philippines. Covers geology, eruption history, and PHIVOLCS monitoring.
Sacred Mountain National Park: History, Ecology and Conservation in Marawi
Protected area in Lanao del Sur, Philippines
Salinas Natural Monument: Geology, History and Conservation in Nueva Vizcaya
Protected area in Nueva Vizcaya featuring saline springs, travertine formations and Philippine deer habitat.
Minalungao National Park: Geography, Conservation and Ecotourism in Nueva Ecija
Minalungao National Park in General Tinio, Nueva Ecija, features limestone cliffs and the Peñaranda River. Established in 1967, it is a key...
Mount Banahaw: Volcanic Profile, Pilgrimage Site and Protected Landscape
Active volcano in Philippines, highest in Calabarzon, sacred pilgrimage site with endemic species.
Kutawato Caves: Etymology, History and Geology in Cotabato City
Kutawato Caves in Cotabato City: etymology, WWII history, and geological features of the 'fort of stone' cave system.
Pagsanjan Gorge National Park: History, Geography and Conservation in Laguna
Pagsanjan Gorge National Park in Laguna protects the Bumbungan River gorges and Pagsanjan Falls. Established in 1904, it is one of the Phili...
Bataan National Park: Geography, Ecology and Conservation in Central Luzon
Bataan National Park is a protected area in Central Luzon covering 256.76 km². Established in 1945, it features Mount Natib and diverse trop...
Libmanan Caves National Park: Geology, Ecology and Conservation in Camarines Sur
Libmanan Caves National Park in Camarines Sur features Colapnitan Cave, the 10th longest in the Philippines, and diverse bat and spider habi...
Mount Pulag: Geography, Ecology and Climbing History
Mount Pulag is Luzon's highest peak at 2928 m, a sacred site for the Ibaloi people and a protected landscape in the Philippines.
Rizal Park Luneta: History, Layout and Cultural Significance in Manila
Rizal Park Luneta is a historic 58-hectare urban park in Manila, site of Philippine independence and major political events.
Cavinti Underground River and Caves Complex
A karst cave system in Laguna, Philippines, featuring underground rivers, endangered species, and emerging tourism impacts.
Mount Mariveles: Geology, Climbing Routes and Volcanic Profile
Mount Mariveles is a dormant stratovolcano in Bataan, Philippines. This article covers its geology, climbing routes, and volcanic history.
Lapuz Lapuz Cave: Archaeology and Prehistoric Life in Iloilo
Archaeological site in Dingle, Iloilo. Excavations reveal 77,000 animal bones, stone tools, and pottery from hunter-gatherers.
Biak-na-Bato National Park: History, Ecology and Conservation in Bulacan
Biak-na-Bato National Park in Bulacan preserves the historic Republic site and Sierra Madre ecology.
Pamitinan Cave: History and Heritage in Rodriguez, Rizal
Historic cave in Rodriguez, Rizal, site of the 1895 declaration of Philippine independence by Andres Bonifacio.
Mount Hibok-Hibok: Volcanic History and Geology of Camiguin
Mount Hibok-Hibok is an active stratovolcano in Camiguin, Philippines. Known for its 1951 eruption and hot springs.
Balobok Cave: Archaeology and Heritage in Tawi-Tawi
Balobok Cave in Tawi-Tawi is an archaeological site with 8000-year-old settlements and MNLF history, recognized as Important Cultural Proper...
Mount Guiting-Guiting: Biodiversity, Climbing History and Conservation in Romblon
Profile of Mount Guiting-Guiting, the highest peak in Romblon, known for its high endemism, challenging ultramafic trails, and 1996 natural...
Cabalian Volcano: Stratigraphy, Crater Lake and Thermal Features
Active stratovolcano in Southern Leyte with a summit crater lake and hot springs.