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.
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.
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.
Kalanay Cave: Archaeology and the Sa Huynh-Kalanay Interaction Sphere
Archaeological site in Masbate revealing Iron Age Austronesian trade networks and pottery traditions.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park
Protected area in Palo, Leyte commemorating the 1944 landing of General Douglas MacArthur and the liberation of the Philippines.
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...
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.
Huluga Caves: Archaeology and Geology in Cagayan de Oro
Prehistoric cave complex in Cagayan de Oro with artifacts dated to 377 A.D.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.