Mountains & Volcanoes
Mountains, peaks, ridges, and active or dormant volcanoes — including Mayon, Pinatubo, and Taal.
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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.
Mount Sungay: Geography, Destruction and the People's Park in the Sky
Mount Sungay, the highest peak in Cavite, was leveled in 1979 for the Palace in the Sky, now a historic park.
Mount Mirador: Meteorological History and Strategic Role in Baguio
Mount Mirador in Baguio hosted a historic 1909 meteorological station and served as a key Japanese resistance point during the liberation of...
Malepunyo Mountain Range: Geography, Geology and Hiking
Overview of the Malepunyo Range in Luzon, covering its geology, peaks, and hiking trails.
Mount Samat: Geography, Geology and the National Shrine
Mount Samat in Bataan is a parasitic cone of Mount Mariveles, site of the National Shrine and Cross commemorating WWII history.
Mount Balatukan: Volcanic Geography and Bukidnon Mythology
Mount Balatukan is a potentially active stratovolcano in Misamis Oriental, Mindanao. It features a large caldera and holds central importanc...
Mount Sicapoo: Geography, Climbing History and Significance
Mount Sicapoo is the highest peak in Ilocos Norte, known for its steep cliffs and difficult ascent first completed in 2009.
Mount Pulong Bato: Geology, Etymology and Holy Week Pilgrimage
Mount Pulong Bato (Columbato) is a monolithic intrusion volcano in Zamboanga City, Mindanao, known for its solid rock structure and annual H...
Mount Kalatungan: Volcanic Geography, Indigenous Conservation and the 2025 FA-50PH Crash
Mount Kalatungan is a dormant stratovolcano in Bukidnon, Philippines. It is an indigenous sacred site and the location of a 2025 Philippine...
Macolod Corridor: Tectonics, Volcanism and Geology in Southwestern Luzon
The Macolod Corridor is a 40 km wide zone of active volcanism in southwestern Luzon, bounded by major faults and home to Taal Volcano.
Mount Calavite: Geography, Conservation History and Wildlife Sanctuary
Mount Calavite is a 1521-metre peak in Mindoro, Philippines, serving as a critical sanctuary for the endemic Mindoro tamaraw.
Sleeping Beauty Mountain: Geography and Folklore of Kalinga
Sleeping Beauty Mountain in Kalinga is a ridge resembling a sleeping woman, central to local legends of tribal love and war.