Dumli-ing Falls | Nueva Vizcaya

It is the highest waterfalls in Nueva Vizcaya called as Dumli-ing located in Brgy. Balete, Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya and is among the top ten highest falls in the Philippines with an approximate elevation of 98 meters. 

Dumli-ing Falls

Montalban Trilogy Dayhike | Our Journey

It was my first time to hike many mountains in a span of a day, a planned twin dayhike that turned out to be a trilogy hike.Among the Pamitinan Protected Landscape that we conquer: Mt. Ayaas, Mt. Binacayan, and Mt. Pamitinan.

Summit of Mt. Ayaas

For the record, this is our first time to hike many mountain in a day along with my buddy - Maan. 

Travel Tips on Trekking Mt. Pulag

Traveling is always associated with the unknown, the exploration of unfamiliar and strange land. Being ready prior to the scheduled travel should always be prioritized amongst everything. 



It is important to be informed about the mountains/destinations being explored – its weather condition and the different trails that will be tackled; we should always do a study beforehand to be educated about the place that will be ventured. 

Mt. Pulag Adventure: Journey to the clouds

It is Luzon’s highest peak at 2,922 meters above sea level. Mt. Pulag peak is a tri-boundary of three provinces:  Nueva Vizcaya, Ifugao, and Benguet. 

Mt. Pulag

Ibaloi people call the mountain as "Napuhlagan" which the name "Pulag" originate due to its bald status long ago before grass evolve around its area. 

Awesome things to do in Cavite

A year has passed since I started to explore Cavite. I was amazed and contented with the landmarks, many mountains, beautiful beaches, and the hospitable people I acquainted.

It all began with the hope of one person to join him in his hike to one of the popular mountains in Cavite – Mt. Palay - Palay. Out of curiosity, I spontaneously agreed to participate in his climb. I held no expectation and didn’t even wonder what it would be like to travel to Cavite since it will be my first time to visit the province. I just simply hope that the province would not be so a typical one. When I was able to set foot in the province of Cavite, I was in awe and completely bewildered by its beauty. Can’t help myself doing crazy stuff while glimpsing a 360 view at the highest peak of Mt. Palay - Palay. To sum up my first hike in Cavite – It was a memorable hike, and I was able to hike again within this year. It feels great to be back and be able to see things progressing for a better.

Mt. Amuyao | Stairway to Heaven

Mountain Province is a landlocked province of the Philippines in the Cordillera Administrative Region in Luzon. Its capital is Bontoc. A mountainous and glorious province where Mt. Amuyao is located.

Signature landmark of Mountain Province

Travel Guide to Mt. Manalmon | Sitio Madlum

The rock summit of Mt. Manalmon

Sitio Madlum, San Miguel, Bulacan

160+ MASL 
Specs: Minor Climb

How to get there
Private Transport. From NLEX, take  Sta. Rita exit and follow the road to Cagayan Valley, passing by Plaridel,Pulilan, Baliuag, San Rafael and San Ildefonso. Upon reaching  San Miguel, ask directions how to get to  Brgy. Madlum.

Public Transport. Take any Cabanatuan-bound bus from Cubao or Pasay (Baliwag Transit, ES Transport, and Five Star Transport). Tell the conductor to drop you off at Brgy. Kamias, San Miguel, Bulacan. Fare is around P130-150. From Brgy. Kamias, you can take a tricycle/ chartered jeep to jumpoff at Brgy Madlum (P200/tricycle).

Journey to Mt. Manalmon

Once again, along with people we've known in our Pamitinan and Binacayan hike who become our travel buddies, we set our next hike to Mt. Manalmon in Bulacan. Tagged along was one of their  friends whom we eventually befriended on the course of the hike. 

The Pabebe's Team

It was my first time to hitch for a private ride along with my travel buddies. Prior to our hike, we slept over at Dzhun's house in Guiguinto, Bulacan. We woke up early in the morning to begin the trip to Sitio Madlum (Registration Point) for our dayhike at Mt. Manalmon. 

Mt. Apayang

A view of Mt. Apayang  from the summit of Talamitam

Mataas na Pulo, Nasugbu, Batangas
700+ MASL (Approximate)
Specs: Minor Climb

How to get there
Ride a bus bound to Nasugbu, Batangas, tell the driver to drop you off at Sitio Pasong Kawayan, Brgy. Banilad or Km. 91. Once you’re in Tumalim, there’s a queue of tricycle in the street corner entering Sitio Pasong Kawayan, ride a tricycle going to Brgy. Hall of Mataas na Pulo which is the registration point. You can either walk or hire a tricycle from the registration point  heading to the trail-head. 

Cavite de Boracay

Katungkulan Beach Resort, popularly known as Cavite de Boracay, a well known beach located inside Gregorio Lim Marine Base in Calumpang, Ternate, Cavite is often considered as one of the best white sand beach in Cavite.

Cavite de Boracay

The beach is a small cove that was discovered by a mountaineer, and can be overlook at the highest peak of Mt. Palay-Palay.

How to get there
Public Transport. Ride a bus in Coasta Mall Terminal bound to Ternate, Cavite. Stop in Maragondon, Cavite , then hire a tricycle ride heading to Gregorio Lim Marine Base and tell the driver that you'll be heading to Cavite de Boracay.

Mt. Palay-Palay | Dayhike

Venturing Mt. Palay - Palay for the second time  with a more gradual and plain trail including minor assault.

Wawa Dam | Karugo Falls

Wawa Dam (also known as Montalban Dam) is a gravity dam constructed over the Marikina River in the municipality of Rodriguez in Rizal province, Philippines. The slightly arched dam is situated in the 360-metre (1,180 ft) high Montalban Gorge or Wawa Gorge, a water gap in the Sierra Madre Mountains, east of Manila. It was built in 1909 during the American colonial era to provide the water needs for Manila. It used to be the only source of water for Manila until Angat Dam was built and Wawa was abandoned. Due to insufficiency of water supply for Metro Manila, there was a strong clamor to reuse the dam.

Twin Hike: Mt. Binacayan and Mt. Pamitinan

Major jumpoff: Brgy. Wawa, Rodriguez, Rizal
LLA (Pamitinan): 14°43′51.7′′N 121°11′29.2′′ E 426 MASL
LLA (Binacayan): 14°43′30.5′′N 121°11′26.1′′ E 424 MASL
Days required / Hours to summit: 1 day / 1.5-3 hours (P); 2-3 hours (B)
Specs: Minor, Difficulty 4/9 (P); 5/9 (B) / Trail class 1-4

Pamitinan Cave | Cave of Bernardo Carpio

Spelunking is among the activities in Rodriguez, Rizal. The eminent Pamitinan cave draws attention to tourist not just for the beauty it holds but also for the remarkable history of Japanese soldiers during World War II; the cave became their basement during the war.

The entrance of Pamitinan Cave

Mt. Daguldol | Naambon Falls and Laiya Beach

Mount Daguldol is within the vicinity of the town of San Juan, Batangas.  Hikers/trekkers describe as a whole package due to the given side trips of the falls and the beach.

Mt. Daguldol

Mt. Talamitam

My second time hiking the mountain of Talamitam located at Nasugbu, Batangas.

 Mount Talamitam

Travel Guide to Mt. Maranat

Popularly known as Mt. Maranat, unknown to all, Maranat is the name of the waterfalls that is covered by Mount Oriod. It is the neighbouring mountain of Mt. Balagbag situated at Rodriguez, Rizal.

Solo Hike: Mt. Batulao and Mt. Talamitam

Solo Hiking was part of my bucket list, taking chances while opportunity knocks allow me to take part and make it a success. This time, it was the Mountain of Batulao and Talamitam situated at Nasugbu, Batangas.

Mount Talamitam

Twin Hike: Mt. Maculot and Mt. Manabu

The very first and foremost to hike 2 mountains in one particular day composed of 5 independent people. 

The rockies of Mt. Maculot

Fortune Island

Fortune Island is a resort island in Batangas province in the Philippines. The 27-hectare  island lies about 14 kilometres off the coast of Nasugbu town in Batangas.

The Greek pillar in Fortune Island

Splash Mountain Resort

The Splash Mountain Resort is located at the Splash Mountain Resort Complex, km. 58 Brgy. Lalakay, Los Banos.

Mt. Makiling

Makiling, also known as Mt. Maquiling, is a dormant volcano situated at Laguna province with an elevation of 1090 MASL. The Mt. Banahaw is evident on the south of the mountain.

UPLB Mariang Makiling Trail Entry Point

Climbing Mountain. Why It Matters?

If you have the urge to climb a mountain, go for it. Always remember, do what you love to do even when the society looks down on you. Because at the end of the day that is the only thing that matters. 

Cagbalete Island | Summer Getaway

Island located at Mauban, Quezon that is perfect for summer getaway. 

Cagbalete Island

The Different Type of People I've Met | POC

It was 23^rd of March, 2015, when I initiate to write an essay about the different type of people (patient) I encountered and acquainted during my stay in Philippine Orthopedic Hospital (POC), my father was admitted there due to his spinal disc problem.

Philippine Orthopedic Center

Tarak Ridge | First Major Climb

One of the popular mountains in the province of Bataan and one part of Mt. Mariveles many peaks, known for its rocky terrain, steep cliff, laborious hours of hike and the requirement of technical climbing, the climb is moderate to hard rated 4 out of 9 level of difficulty, 1130 MASL.

 Tarak Ridge

Madella Falls | How to get there

Also known as “Dumabato Falls” located at Dumabato Sur, Madella, Quirino.

 The first staged with a man made basins