Mountains & Volcanoes
Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal.
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Mount Lantoy: Geography, Conservation and Mythology in Cebu
Mount Lantoy is a 593-metre mountain in Argao, Cebu, designated as a watershed reserve and home to the Maria Cacao legend.
Mount Imbing: Geography, Climate and Subanen Heritage in Zamboanga del Sur
Mount Imbing is a 720-meter peak in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao, named after Subanen leader Thimuay Imbing.
Mount Marami: Geography, Hiking and Conservation in Cavite
Mount Marami is a cliff in Nasugbu, Cavite, part of the Bataan Arc volcanic features. Explore its geology, hiking trails, and ecological sig...
Mount Sembrano: Geography, Hiking and Sacred Heritage
Mount Sembrano is a volcano in Rizal and Laguna, Philippines. Known for hiking trails and the legend of Our Lady of Maulawin.
Mount Iriga: Geography, Volcanic History and Landscape
Mount Iriga is a dormant stratovolcano in Camarines Sur, Philippines, known for its 17th-century eruptions and proximity to Lake Buhi.
Mount Guiting-Guiting: Geography, Biodiversity and Climbing in Romblon
Mount Guiting-Guiting is the highest peak in Romblon, Philippines, known for its jagged ultramafic slopes and high biodiversity endemism.
Mount Guiwan: Geography, Ecology and Infrastructure in Nueva Vizcaya
Mount Guiwan is a peak in the Sierra Madre range in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, noted for its ecology and the Casecnan tunnel.
Mount Leonard Kniaseff: Stratovolcano and Geothermal Profile in Davao de Oro
Profile of Mount Leonard Kniaseff, an active stratovolcano in Davao de Oro, Mindanao, featuring Lake Leonard and geothermal activity.
Mount Malindig: Geography, History and Conservation in Marinduque
Mount Malindig is the highest peak in Marinduque, a potentially active stratovolcano with unique biodiversity and historical significance.
Mount San Cristobal: Volcanic Profile, Folklore and Protected Landscape
Mount San Cristobal is a stratovolcano in Luzon, Philippines, known for its folklore as the 'Devil's Mountain' and its role in the Banahaw-S...
Mount Melibengoy: Volcanic Geography, T'boli Heritage and Eruption History
Active stratovolcano in South Cotabato, Mindanao. Sacred to the T'boli tribe, featuring Lake Maughan and rare biodiversity.
Smith Volcano: Geography and Volcanic History on Babuyan Island
Smith Volcano is an active cinder cone on Babuyan Island in Cagayan, Philippines, last erupting in 1924.
Mount Mantalingajan: Ecology, Climbing and Conservation in Palawan
Profile of Mount Mantalingajan, Palawan's highest peak (2086 m), its protected landscape status, biodiversity and difficult hiking routes.
Mount Annaguan: Geography, Ecology and History in Cagayan
Mount Annaguan in Rizal, Cagayan is a 1,400m peak with preserved forests, Philippine eagles and WWII history.
Mount Tagubud: Geography and Hydrology in Davao de Oro
Mount Tagubud is the highest peak in Davao de Oro, Philippines, standing at 2,670 metres and serving as the source of the Agusan River.
Mount Isarog: Volcanic History, Ecology and Indigenous Heritage
Active stratovolcano in Camarines Sur, Philippines. Home to endangered Isarog Agta, endemic species, and significant Holocene eruptive histo...
Mount Makaturing: Stratovolcano Profile and the 1947 Philippine Air Force Tragedy
Mount Makaturing is an active stratovolcano in Lanao del Sur, Mindanao. Known for its 1947 air crash involving Gen. Edwin Andrews.
Musuan Peak: Volcanic Geography and Flora of Bukidnon
Musuan Peak is an active volcano in Bukidnon, Mindanao, known for its lava dome structure, rich plant biodiversity, and proximity to Central...
Mount Arayat: Volcanic Profile, Kapampangan Mythology and Conservation
Mount Arayat is a stratovolcano in Pampanga, Philippines, central to Kapampangan mythology and recent conservation efforts.
Mahagnao Volcano: Geology, Conservation and the Natural Park
Profile of Mahagnao Volcano in Leyte, covering its geology, 1895 eruption, and the Mahagnao Volcano Natural Park.