Mountains & Volcanoes

Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal.

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Cabalian Volcano: Stratigraphy, Crater Lake and Thermal Features

Active stratovolcano in Southern Leyte with a summit crater lake and hot springs.

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Mount Balungao: Inactive Volcano and Geothermal Site in Pangasinan

Mount Balungao is an inactive cinder cone volcano in Pangasinan, Philippines, rising 382 metres above sea level near Balungao town center.

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Kalanay Cave: Archaeology and the Sa Huynh-Kalanay Interaction Sphere

Archaeological site in Masbate revealing Iron Age Austronesian trade networks and pottery traditions.

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Mount Madja-as: Geography, Mythology and Climbing History

Profile of Mount Madja-as, the highest peak in Panay, covering its geography, Visayan mythology, hiking trails and ecological features.

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Salikata National Park: Geography and Conservation in Lanao del Sur

Protected area in Lumba-Bayabao, Lanao del Sur, established in 1965, featuring waterfalls and river gorges in the Mount Ragang foothills.

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Mount Dulang-dulang: Geography, Ecology and Cultural Significance

Profile of Mount Dulang-dulang, the second highest peak in the Philippines, covering its ecology, hydrology and cultural importance.

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Pantaron Mountain Range: Geography, Ecology and Conservation in Mindanao

The Pantaron Mountain Range in Mindanao is a critical biodiversity corridor and watershed for major Philippine rivers, home to the Philippin...

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Macahambus Cave: Geology, History and Tourism in Cagayan de Oro

Macahambus Cave in Misamis Oriental: a show cave with scenic trails, bat colonies, and the site of the 1900 Battle of Makahambus Hill.

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MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park

Protected area in Palo, Leyte commemorating the 1944 landing of General Douglas MacArthur and the liberation of the Philippines.

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Monfort Bat Sanctuary: Ecology, Conservation and Tourism on Samal Island

Monfort Bat Sanctuary on Samal Island hosts 2.3 million Rousette fruit bats, recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest single colo...

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Bangan Hill National Park: Heritage and Landscape in Bayombong

Bangan Hill National Park in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, a historic site of the 1739 first mass and scenic hiking destination.

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Huluga Caves: Archaeology and Geology in Cagayan de Oro

Prehistoric cave complex in Cagayan de Oro with artifacts dated to 377 A.D.

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Guadalupe Mabugnao Mainit Hot Spring National Park: Geography, Recreation and Conservation

Protected area in Carcar, Cebu featuring hot springs, caves and a watershed reserve established in 1972.

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Hundred Islands National Park: Geology, History and Conservation in Pangasinan

The first national park in the Philippines, located in Alaminos, Pangasinan, featuring 124 limestone islands in Lingayen Gulf.

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Aurora Memorial National Park: Geography, History and Conservation

Protected area in the Sierra Madre mountains of Central Luzon, established in 1937 and dedicated to First Lady Aurora Aragon Quezon.

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Tabon Caves: Archaeology, History and Conservation in Palawan

Tabon Caves in Palawan is the Philippines' cradle of civilization, featuring Tabon Man and UNESCO tentative status.

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Lake Butig National Park: Geography, Ecology and Conservation in Lanao del Sur

Lake Butig National Park is a 68-hectare protected area in Butig, Lanao del Sur, established in 1965.