Mountains & Volcanoes
Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal.
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Callao Cave: Archaeology, Geology and the Discovery of Homo luzonensis
Callao Cave in Peñablanca, Cagayan, is a show cave and archaeological site where Homo luzonensis fossils were discovered.
Fuyot Springs National Park: Geography, History and Recreation in Isabela
Fuyot Springs National Park is a protected area in Isabela, Philippines, established in 1938, featuring caves, waterfalls and the Ilagan San...
Philippine Rise (Benham Rise): Geology, Sovereignty and Strategic Significance
The Philippine Rise, formerly Benham Rise, is an extinct volcanic ridge in the Philippine Sea. It is a key feature of the country's continen...
Central Panay Mountain Range: Geography, Biodiversity and Indigenous Heritage
The longest mountain range in the Visayas, spanning 170 km across Panay Island with rich biodiversity and indigenous communities.
Zambales Mountains: Geography, Geology and Ecology of Western Luzon
Overview of the Zambales Mountains in Luzon, covering geology, biodiversity, and the impact of Mount Pinatubo.
Caraballo Mountains: Geography, Watershed and Ecology in Central Luzon
The Caraballo Mountains in Luzon form the source of the Cagayan River and mark the boundary between the Philippine and Sunda Plates.
Kitanglad Mountain Range: Geography, Conservation and Biodiversity in Bukidnon
The Kitanglad Mountain Range in Bukidnon is a protected area hosting the Philippine eagle and major river headwaters.
Malinao Volcano: Geology, Geothermal Energy and Volcanic History
Malinao Volcano is a stratovolcano in the Bicol Region, Philippines, known for its geothermal activity and the Tiwi Geothermal Power Plant.
Tagaytay Ridge: Geography, Geology and Significance
Geography and geology of the Tagaytay Ridge in Cavite, Philippines, forming the northern rim of the Taal Caldera.
Mount Apo: Highest Peak, Ecology and Conservation in Mindanao
Mount Apo is the highest mountain in the Philippines, a dormant stratovolcano in Mindanao home to the Philippine eagle and significant geoth...
Mount Ragang: Geology, Eruptions and Significance in Mindanao
Mount Ragang is an active stratovolcano in Lanao del Sur, Mindanao. It is the seventh highest peak in the Philippines and the most active vo...
Mount Matutum: Volcanic Geography and Ecology in South Cotabato
Mount Matutum is an active stratovolcano in South Cotabato, Mindanao, rising 2286 m. It hosts the Philippine eagle and features a breached s...
Mount Bintuod: Geography, Access and Significance in the Sierra Madre
Mount Bintuod is a peak in the Sierra Madre range in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, with a recorded elevation of 1,932 metres.
Mount Kitanglad: Geography, Conservation and Indigenous Heritage
Mount Kitanglad is an inactive volcano in Bukidnon, Philippines. It is the fourth highest peak, home to rare species and ancestral lands of...
Kalatungan Mountain Range: Geography, Ecology and Watershed Significance
Overview of the Kalatungan Mountain Range in Bukidnon, its biodiversity, indigenous heritage, and role in the Muleta-Manupali watershed.
Pocdol Mountains: Volcanic Geography and Ecology in Albay-Sorsogon
Volcanic mountain range in Albay and Sorsogon, Luzon. Features stratovolcanoes, Important Bird Area status, and fumarolic activity.
Mount Iraya: Geography, Volcanic History and Ivatan Mythology
Mount Iraya is an active stratovolcano on Batan Island, Batanes. It is the highest point in the province and a sacred site in Ivatan mytholo...
Mount Cabuyao: Geography, Conservation and Infrastructure in Benguet
Mount Cabuyao in Benguet overlooks Baguio. It hosts radar stations and a water catchment, protected by a 2015 court order.
Bud Dajo: Volcanic Geography and the Moro Crater Massacre
Bud Dajo is a sacred cinder cone in Sulu, Philippines, site of the 1906 Moro Crater Massacre during the Philippine-American War.
Mount Halcon: Geography, Ecology and History of Mindoro's Highest Peak
Mount Halcon is the highest mountain in Mindoro, Philippines, known for its challenging terrain, endemic species and WWII history.