Mountains & Volcanoes
Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal.
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Mount Batulao: Volcanic Geography, Ecology and Recreation in Batangas
Mount Batulao is an inactive stratovolcano in Batangas, Philippines, known for its hiking trails, birdwatching and resort developments.
Mount Tirad: Geography and the Legacy of Tirad Pass
Mount Tirad is a 1,154-metre peak in Ilocos Sur, Philippines, near the historic Tirad Pass where General Gregorio del Pilar fell in 1899.
Mount Nangtud: Geography, Ecology and Climbing in Central Panay
Mount Nangtud is the second highest peak in Panay, known for its mossy forests, sea of clouds, and challenging Knife Edge Trail.
Mount Negron: Geography, Climate and Volcanic Status in Pampanga
Mount Negron is the highest peak in Pampanga at 1,584 m, located in the Cabusilan Mountains near Mount Pinatubo.
Mount Tapulao: Geography, Ecology and Hiking Guide
Highest peak of Zambales Mountains at 2044m. Guide to hiking trails, ecosystems and conservation status.
Mount Amorong: Geology and Volcanic Status
Mount Amorong is a dormant lava dome volcano in Umingan, Pangasinan, Philippines, listed as potentially active by PHIVOLCS.
Mount Bongao: Geography, Ecology and Sacred Heritage in Tawi-Tawi
Mount Bongao is the southernmost peak of the Philippines, a sacred limestone mountain in Tawi-Tawi with unique biodiversity and eco-tourism...
Mount Pinatubo: Volcanic History, 1991 Eruption and Ecological Legacy
Active stratovolcano in Luzon, Philippines, known for its cataclysmic 1991 eruption and subsequent ecological and cultural transformation.
Mount Binuluan: Volcanic Geography and Geothermal Activity in Kalinga
Mount Binuluan is a remote inactive volcano in Kalinga, Philippines, known for its fumaroles and reported historical eruptions.
Mount Manunggal: Geography, History and the Magsaysay Memorial
Mount Manunggal in Cebu is the site of the 1957 crash that killed President Ramon Magsaysay.
Mount Panay: Geology and Volcanic History in Batangas
Mount Panay is an inactive stratovolcano in Batangas, Philippines. Located south of Taal Lake, it features solfataric activity and andesitic...
Carlota Island: Geography and History in Banton, Romblon
Carlota Island is a volcanic island in Banton, Romblon, Philippines. Part of the Sibuyan Sea, it shares history with Isabel Island.
Cordillera Central: Geography, History and Ecology of Luzon's Mountain Range
The Cordillera Central is the highest mountain range in the Philippines, spanning 320 km in Luzon. It features Mount Pulag, diverse indigeno...
Mount Cuadrado: Geography and Climate in the Cabusilan Range
Mount Cuadrado is a 1324 m peak in the Cabusilan Mountains of Luzon, Philippines, situated between Mount Negron and Mount Natib.
Mount Iba: Geography and Significance in Tarlac
Mount Iba is the highest point in Tarlac province, Philippines, with an elevation of 1,605 metres.
Mount Sumagaya: Geography and the 1998 Cebu Pacific Crash
Mount Sumagaya in Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, stands at 2248 m and is known for the 1998 Cebu Pacific Flight 387 crash.
Mount Porras: Geography and Conservation in Sibalom, Antique
Mount Porras is a mountain in Antique, Philippines, located within the Sibalom Natural Park and Tipulu-an Mau-it Rivers Watershed Forest Res...
Mount Hibok-Hibok: Stratovolcano of Camiguin Island
Mount Hibok-Hibok is a stratovolcano and lava dome on Camiguin Island in Northern Mindanao, Philippines.
Mount Tabayoc: Geography and Significance in Benguet
Mount Tabayoc is the sixth highest peak in the Philippines, located in Kabayan, Benguet.
Mount Polis: Geography and Significance in the Cordilleras
Mount Polis is a 1,895 m peak on the Ifugao-Mountain Province border, ranking 3rd highest in Ifugao.