Top 10 Must-Climb Mountains in the Philippines
by Angel Bonifacio on March 11, 2015Mountaineers have a variety of reasons why they should climb a certain mountain. For adventure-seekers and professional climbers, the main reason is the level of difficulty of the hike. The more challenging the ascent is, the better. History-lovers climb mountains because of their rich past intertwined with their present state. There are some people who visit mountains that are mysterious and mystical, relative to their belief and religion.Because of its geography, the Philippines is interspersed with mountain ranges that make it an ideal destination for hikers. Listed below are the top ten must-climb mountains in the Philippines.
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Mt. Apo
by Christian Mack on October 7, 2013Mount Apo is a large solfataric, potentially-active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. With an altitude of 2,954 metres (9,692 ft) above sea level, it is the highest mountain in the country and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province in Region XI and Cotabato province in Region XII. The peak overlooks Davao City 40 kilometres (25 mi) to the northeast, Digos City 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the southeast, and Kidapawan City 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the west.
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Enchanted Mountain
by Rosevie Decio on July 27, 2013Mount Apo is the tallest mountain in the Philippines, located between the provinces of Davao Del Sur and North Cotabato in Mindanao. It is a solfataric, potentially active stratovolcano.
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The Musical Agong House
by Jane Dacumos on July 15, 2013We, Filipinos, are known in the worldwide music industry. And do you know that some of the great singers are Mindanaoans? Yes. There is a lovely place in Davao del Sur that pictures how a Mindanaoan tribe is inspired by their music. It is the Agong House in the hills of Kapatagan, Digos City.
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Museo Dabawenyo – People’s Museum
by Jane Dacumos on July 14, 2012The Museo Dabawenyo is one of the Divisions under the City Mayor’s Office of the City Government of Davao established through City Ordinance No. 0266-06 Series of 2006. It is being run in collaboration with the private sector. It is a "people's museum" and its programs are geared towards better historical and cultural awareness, understanding, and integration.
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