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Hungduan
Mount Napulawan located in the municipality of Hungduan, Ifugao, Philippines. The mountain is very accessible to mountain trekkers. Conquerors of this peak are fascinated by the thick tropical rain forest and its rare flora. Trees near the peak are unusually short. Source:nscb.gov.ph

Carles
Located in the island of Sicogon, the mountain is home to the legendary pitcher plant and diminishing number of bald eagles. The pitcher plant is said to be so precariously rooted in a cliff, making it then safe from human intrusion.  Wild boars are still scour Mount Opao's forest for food in defiance to the danger posed by game hunters.  The stately trees that have endured the onslaught of "Kaingeneros" or slash and burn cultivators, have provided homes to the bald eagles and still a number of Narra, Naga and trees of commercial value dot the area.  Source:Geocities  

Negros Oriental
Mount Talinis is specifically located in the quiet town of Valencia in Negros Oriental. It rises 1,864 meters above sea level and towers over the entire Negros Island. Reaching the summit opens up a spectacular view of the Southeastern portion of the province.  Mount Talinis is an extensive mountain range with verdant forests and ranges still covered with mossy slopes. On some hillsides, areas have been cleared for agricultural purposes.  There are a number of lakes found at its base, the most popular of which are the twin lakes of Balinsasayao. These two small crater lakes are separated by a narrow mountain ridge.  Read more about Mount Talinis.   

Palawan
Mount Victoria Palawan is also known as Victoria Peak, this mountain in central Narra stands at 1726 m with twin peaks and form the largest contiguous land area and second highest portion of the Mount Beaufort Ultramafics geological region, a series of ultramafic outcrops of Eocene origin, that includes Palawan's highest peak, Mount Mantalingahan, which is 2085 m high.  Source:Palawan.gov.ph Flyphilippines.biz

Batangas City
Msgr. Clemente G. Yatco Museum is located in Basilica Site, Batangas City, Philippines.  The museum was built in memory of the late parish priest who started the creation of the museum. It is found within the compound of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception located at the city proper of Batangas. Source:Visitmyphilippines.com 

Arayat
Mt. Arayat is located in Arayat, Pampanga, Philippines.  The 3,564 feet high mountain at Barrio Bano. Mt. Arayat is a favorite destination among tourists and picnickers. One feels its cool breeze even on a hot summer day and from a hundred springs flow cool water that runs down the mountainside in rivulets. Source:Woodland.ph

Siquijor
Mt. Bandilaan Nature Park is located in Siquijor, Philippines. The Mt. Bandilaan Nature Park is one of the best places to visit while in Siquijor. Its highest peak reaches at about 557 ft. above sea level, and it covers the whole area of the former Siquijor Reforestation Project. The Mt. Bandilaan Nature Park holds most of the local fauna and flora of the town, and it also boasts a slew of great tourist stops, such as the shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, The Way of the Cross, five natural springs, caves and butterfly sanctuary.  Source: FlyPhilippines.com.ph

Bulusan
Mt. Bulusan is located in Bulusan, Sorsogon, Philippines.  Mt. Bulusan may not appear as majectic as Mt. Mayon but mountaineers will experience a more challenging climb than struggling with the rocky terrains of Mayon. It has abundant rain forest that is maintaining the presence of some of the wildest animals in the country. Wildlife is rich in the area where nights can be filled with roaring sounds of owls and presence of deers and boars at daytime. At night, darkness is brightened by the sprinkling lights of fireflies. Thus climbing Mt. Bulusan does not only invigorates a mountaineer’s obsession for heights, it also promises surprising encounters with wild animals and peculiar vegetation. Source:Camperspoint.com

San Juan (Batangas)
Mt. Daguldul is located in San Juan, Batangas, Philippines  A nice trek in southern Batangas is the coastal mountain of San Juan, Mt. Daguldul. The name 'Daguldul' or 'Daguldol' has been used since olden days. It has an onomatopoeic feeling – that of suspense and grandness. Maybe it describes the grandeur of the range and the abrupt rolling of its slopes. Actually a small mountain range, Mt. Daguldul has several 'gems' to offer. First, there is the unique seascape that greets the hiker on the intial beach trail. Then, there is trail, moderate in difficulty, passing by woodlands and light forests. In some parts, the greenery is total. Of course there is the peak, which, although not really spectacular in terms of views, has a refreshing feel. Source:Pinoymountaineer.com

Baco
Mt. Halcon is located in Baco, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines.  Mt. Halcon is the fourth highest mountain peak in the Philippines at approximately 8,488 feet above sea level or 2,586 meters in height. Its awesome view is complemented by the profusion of varied flora and fauna found only on its slopes. Called SIALDANG by the Mangyans, it is home to the rare and endangered Tamaraw. Source:Orminvest.com.ph