Travel Guide to Mt. Ugo

Mt. Ugo or Ugu is located in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya and Itogon, Benguet. It stand at 2150 MASL. 



History 

The mountain was formerly known as Mt. Maag-aga. The word “Ugo” means behead – its name was derived when the Hukbalahap group captured and behead a Secretary-General named as “Sito” within the vicinity of the mountain during the Spanish Colonization.  

In 1987 an airplane crashed in this mountain which brought rescue people and mountaineers to find and salvage the plane. Eventually this led to the discovery and exploration of the different trails in the area. Today the mountain is now an ideal hiking destination in the Cordillera.

Mt. Kudoh | Nueva Vizcaya

The locals call the mountain as Kudoh which is located in Canabuan and Bantinan, Santa Fe, Nueva Vizcaya. 

Mt. Kudoh

Entry Point/Jump off Location: Brgy. Bantinan, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya; Brgy. Canabuan, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya
Estimated Elevation: 1256+ MASL (Peak 1)
Hours to summit: 2-3 hours (Peak 1), 5-8 hours (summit)

Features: Forested mountain, distinctive rocks at the summit of the 2 peaks, scenic view of Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya.
 

History

According to some local historian, during the Spanish colonization – they made a Spanish trail commencing from Brgy. Canabuan until the foothill of the mountain. The trail is partly evident until now; most of the Spanish trails within the vicinity vanished already due to erosion and natural calamities.

The Spaniards built a cross at one of the peaks of the mountains as a symbol of their conquest. However the peak where the historical cross is located is not the summit itself. Kudoh is believed to be the first mountain reached by Spanish priests in spreading Catholicism.

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

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. 

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).

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. 

Mt. Palay-Palay | Dayhike

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

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

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.

Cagbalete Island | Summer Getaway

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

Cagbalete Island

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

Mapalyao Falls | How to get there

The falls is located at San Juan, Buliwao, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya.

The Balete Pass | Visiting the Historic Site

Dalton Pass, also called Balete Pass, is a zigzag road and mountain pass that joins the provinces of Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya, in central Luzon island of the Philippines.

Imugan Waterfalls | How to get there

Background
Imugan falls is a 35 foot spring waterfall between two mountain. The falls is six to seven kilometer from the national highway and a minute long hike from Imugan proper. It is located in Imugan, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya.