Mountains & Volcanoes
Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal.
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Libmanan Caves National Park: Geology, Ecology and Conservation in Camarines Sur
Libmanan Caves National Park in Camarines Sur features Colapnitan Cave, the 10th longest in the Philippines, and diverse bat and spider habi...
Mount Pulag: Geography, Ecology and Climbing History
Mount Pulag is Luzon's highest peak at 2928 m, a sacred site for the Ibaloi people and a protected landscape in the Philippines.
Rizal Park Luneta: History, Layout and Cultural Significance in Manila
Rizal Park Luneta is a historic 58-hectare urban park in Manila, site of Philippine independence and major political events.
Cavinti Underground River and Caves Complex
A karst cave system in Laguna, Philippines, featuring underground rivers, endangered species, and emerging tourism impacts.
Mount Mariveles: Geology, Climbing Routes and Volcanic Profile
Mount Mariveles is a dormant stratovolcano in Bataan, Philippines. This article covers its geology, climbing routes, and volcanic history.
Lapuz Lapuz Cave: Archaeology and Prehistoric Life in Iloilo
Archaeological site in Dingle, Iloilo. Excavations reveal 77,000 animal bones, stone tools, and pottery from hunter-gatherers.
Biak-na-Bato National Park: History, Ecology and Conservation in Bulacan
Biak-na-Bato National Park in Bulacan preserves the historic Republic site and Sierra Madre ecology.
Pamitinan Cave: History and Heritage in Rodriguez, Rizal
Historic cave in Rodriguez, Rizal, site of the 1895 declaration of Philippine independence by Andres Bonifacio.
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.
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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.
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.