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Mt. Batulao is a famous travel spot among beginners (hikers) because it’s supposedly an easy hike–a day trip that takes a minimum of just 2 hrs to get to the summit. It’s 811+ meters above sea level (masl) and has a difficulty rate of 4/9, according to Pinoy Mountaineer.

Reference: https://www.google.com/amp/s/wanderworldbyjan.com/2014/10/13/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-mt-batulao-from-a-beginners-perspective/amp/

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Mt. Gulugud Baboy is located in a town known for its beach resorts and dive spots. Its name is originated from the shape of its peaks. It is a scenic, and grassy mountain and there are cows and goats that you can encounter. It is also a minor climb with 2/9 difficulty level and a Trail class of 1 to 2.

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Location: Pilar, Bataan

Elevation: 1,787 feet

Difficulty: 1 out of 10

Mt. Samat, an extinct volcano, is so easy to climb that you can actually do it while riding your car. There’s a road all the way up to Mount Samat National Shrine, which was built in honor of Filipino and American soldiers who fought during World War II.

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Treasure Mountain Campsite, Tanay, Rizal

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Nalos, Lara Francine
(12 STEM B1)

Located in Sitio Maysawa, Tanay from the province of Rizal, this mountain caters one of the most beautiful sea of clouds during daybreak and the magnificent scenery of the well-known Sierra Madre mountain ranges. Also, a private campsite with lots of team-building amenities is present near the peak which guarantees a fun-filled vacation for everyone.

Reference: https://hiketomountains.com/treasure-mountain-tanay-rizal-guide/

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Kyle Francinne Pangcoy
12 Stem B1

Mt. Kalisungan is located at Calauan, Laguna. It has a difficulty of 3 out of 10. Mt. Kalisungan is historically significant since it is believed that this is where retreating Japanese soldiers fought American and Filipino forces during World War II. Nowadays, it gives a breathtaking view over Laguna province, including the Seven Lakes of San Pablo.

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Salvador, Jervin Keil H.
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Mt. Gulugod Baboy is a beginner-friendly mountain located in Mabini, Batangas. It offers a 360-degree scenic view of Batangas Bay and nearby islands. Additionally, Mt. Gulugod Baboy has an elevation of 525 meters above sea level or 1722 feet. It is a famous hiking spot for beginners because of its easy trail that leads to rolling hills, grasslands, and panoramic views of the coastal waters that surround the province.

Reference:
https://hiketomountains.com/mt-gulugod-baboy-climb-guide/

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Mount Kalisungan is one of the striking mountains in the province of Laguna. It features wonderful grassland peak, lavish fruit trees, spectacular view of San Pablo’s Seven Lakes, and interesting view of nearby mountains such as Mt. Banahaw, Mt. Cristobal, Mt Makiling, Mt. Tagapo and Mt Sembrano.

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Adams, named for President John Adams, is a member of the Cascade Volcanic Arc, and is one of the arc's largest volcanoes, located in a remote wilderness approximately 34 miles (55 km) east of Mount St. Helens. The Mount Adams Wilderness consists of the upper and western part of the volcano's cone. The eastern side of the mountain is designated as part of the territory of the Yakama Nation.

Adams' asymmetrical and broad body rises 1.5 miles (2.4 km) above the Cascade crest. Its nearly flat summit was formed as a result of cone-building eruptions from separated vents. The Pacific Crest Trail traverses the western flank of the mountain.

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Ocampo, Christian Johnson P.
12STEMB1
Mount Hood is one of the least-committing peaks in the area, and a great first snow climb for climbers who are new to crampons and ice axes

https://www.redbull.com/pk-en/eight-great-peaks-to-start-your-climbing-career

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It is safe for beginners since the hike is only a gradual incline to the summit, which would take around 4-5 hours.

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(Orticio, Caster Jarette S.)

Years after its destructive 1991 eruption, Mt. Pinatubo has become a favorite among hikers and mountaineers. After a bumpy ride on a four-wheel drive vehicle and an occasionally slippery hike, visitors are rewarded with the incredible view of the crater lake called Lake Pinatubo.

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Mount Samat is a historic mountain that can be found in the town of Pilár, Bataan. Situated near the summit is the Mount Samat National Shrine, a national shrine dedicated to the fallen Filipino and American during World War II.

Mount Samat is a parasitic cone of Mount Mariveles with no record of historical eruption. The summit of Mount Samat is 9.2 km (5.7 mi) NNE of the Mariveles caldera. Mount Samat itself has a 550-metre (1,800 ft) wide crater that opens to the northeast. The Mount Samat Cross is situated near the edge of the crater rim.

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Erich Toffer Macaldo (12 STEM B1)
Difficulty: Roughly about 3/10
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Considered historical in the Philippines in the WW2. This shows spectacular few of the Seven Seas of San Pablo as well as Laguna Province.

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Zamora, Jayson

Mt. Balagbag is located in Rodriguez, Rizal. It is among the mountains available for those new to mountain climbing due to its trail only being a uphill walk all the way to the summit.

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Mt. Mapalad is a beginner friendly place to hike because it can be done under one day. You can reach the top only in 2-3 hours. It is located at Antipolo Rizal.

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(Gabay, Gemwell E.) 12STEMB1

Mt. Gulugod Baboy is a minor climb with 2/9 difficulty level and a Trail class of 1 to 2. It features a panoramic view of the bays, rolling hills covered in green and several known mountains in the south. The main jump off point is at Philpan Dive Resort in Barangay Anilao, Mabini, Batangas. It takes an hour or two from that point to its peaks. Be reminded though that the trail has seemingly unending assault. On the first few kilometers, you will be walking on a steep concrete road. Thus, wearing of a pair of trekking shoes or sandals with a very good grip is highly suggested. It’s mostly shady but it gets open as you approach its peaks. There are various trails as well; hence, hire a guide especially if it’s your first time.

Reference:
2022 MT. GULUGOD BABOY DAY HIKE GUIDE (Budget + Itinerary). (2022, January 22). The Queen’s Escape. Retrieved April 8, 2022, from https://thequeensescape.com/2020-mt-gulugod-baboy-day-hike-guide-budget-itinerary/

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Nothing beats good scenery when you are with good company!

Walking through uphill and steep portions of Mt. Samat is a regular activity for Catholic devotees and high schools during November.

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Location: Pilar, Bataan

Elevation: 1,787 feet

Difficulty: 1 out of 10

Mt. Samat, an extinct volcano, is so easy to climb that you can actually do it while riding your car. There’s a road all the way up to Mount Samat National Shrine, which was built in honor of Filipino and American soldiers who fought during World War II.

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Vigattin Tourism (ARTICLES) - Philippines

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Mount Samat is a historic mountain that can be found in the town of Pilár, Bataan. Situated near the summit is the Mount Samat National Shrine, a national shrine dedicated to the fallen Filipino and American during World War II.

Mount Samat is a parasitic cone of Mount Mariveles with no record of historical eruption. The summit of Mount Samat is 9.2 km (5.7 mi) NNE of the Mariveles caldera. Mount Samat itself has a 550-metre (1,800 ft) wide crater that opens to the northeast. The Mount Samat Cross is situated near the edge of the crater rim.

Historical Importance

At the start of World War II in 1942, after suffering heavy losses against the Imperial Japanese Army all over Luzon, the Filipino and American soldiers retreated to Bataan Peninsula to regroup for a last valiant but futile stand. After four months of fighting, the 78,000 exhausted, sick and starving soldiers under Major General Edward P. King surrendered to the Japanese on April 9, 1942, known as the fall of Bataan. It is the single largest surrender of U.S. soldiers in history and Mariveles, a town in the Baataan province, was their last stronghold after which, together with the Philippine soldiers, they were led on to the 80-mile (130 km) march to Capas, Tarlac known as the Bataan Death March.

The Mount Samat National Shrine shrine was erected as a fitting memorial to the heroic struggle and sacrifices of those soldiers who fought and died in that historic bastion of freedom.

Dunsulan Falls is a waterfall located at the foot of Mount Samat, northeast of the National Shrine in Brgy Liyang, also in Pilar town. Dunsulan falls and river is the main drainage on the crater side of Mount Samat.

Mount Samat National Shrine

Mount Samat National Shrine (Dambana ng Kagitingan or Shrine of Valor) is a historical shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat in the town of Pilár, Province of Bataan, in the Republic of the Philippines. The memorial shrine complex was built to honor and remember the gallantry of Filipino and American soldiers who fought during World War II.

Consisting of a Colonnade and a large Memorial Cross, the park was commissioned in 1966 by then-President Ferdinand Marcos, himself a War Veteran, for the 25th Anniversary of WW2. The white Memorial Cross stands as a remembrance to the soldiers who fought and lost their lives in the Battle of Bataan. The shrine complex also includes a war museum with a wide array of collections from paintings of the Philippine heroes, to armaments used by the Filipino, American and Japanese forces during the battle.

From the colonnade and the cross, there is a panoramic view of Bataan, Corregidor Island and on a clear day, the city of Manila situated about 50 km (31 mi) across Manila Bay.

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Here is the a of hotels and apartelles located in different towns around the province that can accommodate tourists when visiting Bataan. You may wish to check if you are near the following:

Crown Royale Hotel - Balanga City

D' Samat Lodge - Balanga City

Hillside Garden Mansions - Balanga City

Acacia Apartelle - Limay

Benzi Lodge & Restaurant - Hermosa

Buenavista Lodge - Balanga City

Le Petit Baguio - Orani

Ligaya Consuelo Hotel - Pilar

Marian Hotel - Pilar

Nestville Lodge I, II, III - Limay

NPC Hotel and Resort Village - Bagac

Travel Lodge - Orani

Bataan is very accessible. From Manila, the travel time will take more or less 1 1/2 hours via NLEX (North Luzon Expressway). Bus companies that ply the 124 km route also service the commuting public from Manila to Bataan. An ultra-modern highway, SCTEx, connects Clark to Subic, which makes Bataan even more accessible to more cities, allowing more commuters to reach their destination in no time at all.

Enter the province of Bataan via Dinalupihan, which is 101 kilometers away from Manila. Travel time is about one hour. From there, Balanga City, the capital of the province, is around twenty kilometers away. Minibuses, jeepneys and tricycles are available as a mode of transportation around the province from the City of Balanga to nearby towns in the province. Those buses depart every 15-30 minutes to provide convenient trips to all travelers.

The province has an extensive coastline with 11 municipalities having marine boarders; there are about 14 tertiary parts, 2 of which are classified as national ports, namely the Port of Mariveles and the Port of Orion.

By sea via ferry from the CCP Terminal in Roxas Blvd, Manila to the Diosdado Macapagal Ferry Terminal in Orion, 22.5 nautical miles or a convenient 45-minute trip will lead commuters to the bustling Orion port. For an affordable fee, one will be able to escape the traffic of land travel and feel the refreshing sea breeze and the splendor of Manila Bay.

One could reach Bataan in just a few minutes by air, having several private helipads in the province. There are also two international airports at both ends of the province: the world-class Clark International Airport and the equally recognized Subic Bay International Airport. Both offer facilities that can easily accommodate 25 million passengers annually from the international and domestic market.

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Mount Samat: The Historic Mountain of Bataan

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Mount Samat is a historic mountain that can be found in the town of Pilár, Bataan. Situated near the summit is the Mount Samat National Shrine, a national shrine dedicated to the fallen Filipino and American during World War II.

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Erwin Ballesteros

Mt. Gulugod Baboy or known as Pig's Spine. Elevation is 1,722 feet. Location is in Anilao, Mabini Batangas. It's for its beaches and dive spots. Many wildife can be found here.

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Mt. Samat is an extinct volcano that is located in Pilar, Bataan. It is beginner friendly and has a difficulty rate of 1 out of 10. There is also a National Shrine which was built to honor Filipino and American Soldiers who fought far during the World War II.

Sembrano, Justine Paula R.

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Manaslu is the eighth-highest mountain in the world at 8,163 metres above sea level. It is in the Mansiri Himal, part of the Nepalese Himalayas, in the west-central part of Nepal. The name Manaslu means "mountain of the spirit" and is derived from the Sanskrit word manasa, meaning "intellect" or "soul".

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Best Mountain to Climb for a Beginner (STEM B1)

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Best Mountain to Climb for a Beginner (STEM B1)

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Kilimanjaro, Africa's tallest mountain, is at 19,340 feet and is located on Tanzania's Kenyan border. The thrilling climb up Kilimanjaro is not for the faint of heart, as the journey across the Shira plateau and via the Grand Barranco Canyon to the summit is long and winding. The mountain is made up of three extinct volcanoes, and its highest summit, Uhuru, can be reached in roughly 5 days by any physically fit rookie climber.

Alcantara, Vina Karyll C.
12STEMBa

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Eleosida, Kathleen Jane B.
12STEM B1

One of the mountain that is great for beginners and is located at the Batangas province near in the border of Cavite. Also a inactive stratovolcano.

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Salvo, Pauline Christine A. (12STEMB1)

One of the beginner-friendly trekking destination in the Philippines is Mt. Makiling, in Laguna. It has a height of 645 m and is considered one of the most accessible mountains in the country. Mt. Makiling is also rich in biodiversity as there are many different kinds of flora and fauna that can be found along the trail.

Reference: https://holidayparrots.com/best-beginner-friendly-hiking-destinations-in-the-philippines/

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Mt. Batulao's chilly weather provides a welcome respite from the city. The landscapes of Batulao are quite remarkable; and while the view remains largely consistent throughout the trek, the rolling slopes through which the trail passes, as well as the new variety afforded by two major trails – the "Old Trail" and the "New Trail," make Batulao one of the most popular dayhikes or near-Manila hikes.

Garachico, Stephen Christian