Mountains & Volcanoes
Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal.
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Mount Baco: Geography, Conservation and the Tamaraw
Mount Baco is a mountain in Mindoro, Philippines, part of the Mounts Iglit-Baco Natural Park, a critical habitat for the endangered tamaraw.
Mount Timolan Protected Landscape: Geography, Biodiversity and Conservation in Zamboanga del Sur
Profile of Mount Timolan Protected Landscape in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao. Covers geography, watershed role, biodiversity and establishmen...
Kanlaon Volcano: Eruptive History, Monitoring and Climbing
Kanlaon Volcano is the highest peak in the Visayas and one of the most active volcanoes in the Philippines. This article covers its geology,...
Babuyan Claro: Volcanic Profile and Geology in Cagayan
Profile of Babuyan Claro, an active stratovolcano in the Babuyan Islands, Cagayan, with eruption history and geological features.
Mount Kanlaon: Volcanic Profile, Eruptive History and Monitoring
Active stratovolcano in Negros, Philippines. Highest peak in Visayas at 2465 m. History of eruptions and monitoring.
Luzon rain forests: Ecoregion, biodiversity and conservation
The Luzon rain forest is the most extensive ecoregion in the Philippines, covering 95,571 km². It features high endemism, including the Phil...
Langun-Gobingob Cave System: Geology, Ecology and Conservation in Samar
The Langun-Gobingob Cave System in Calbiga, Samar, is the largest cave system in the Philippines, spanning 2,968 hectares with 12 major cave...
Long-nosed Luzon forest mouse: Ecology and Rediscovery on Mount Pinatubo
The long-nosed Luzon forest mouse (Apomys sacobianus) is a rodent endemic to Mount Pinatubo, rediscovered in 2021 after being known only fro...
Pan de Azucar Island: Geography, History and Mining in Iloilo
Profile of Pan de Azucar Island in Iloilo, featuring Mount Pan de Azucar, local history, and mining prospects.
Mount Mandalagan: Volcanic Profile and Geology in Negros Occidental
Profile of Mount Mandalagan, a potentially active complex volcano in Negros Occidental, Philippines.
Sohoton Caves and Natural Bridge Park
Protected natural area in Samar featuring caves, a natural bridge, and subterranean rivers within the Samar Island Natural Park.
Mount Mayon: Volcanic Profile, Eruptive History and Monitoring
Active stratovolcano in Albay, Philippines. Known for its perfect cone shape, 52+ eruptions, and strict PHIVOLCS monitoring.
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.
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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...