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For generations, Mount Apo has stood as one of the Philippines’ most enduring natural icons. Rising above the landscapes of Mindanao, the mountain is widely known as the “Father of…
KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato — A rare and dramatic encounter with the Philippine flying lemur, scientifically known as Cynocephalus volans, has underscored the ecological importance of preserving the country’s remaining forests,…
DAVAO REGION — High above the clouds, where jagged rocks meet the sky and silence carries a sense of reverence, a historic moment unfolded 68 years ago—one that continues to…
A foreign family from Hawaii has captured the admiration of Filipino netizens after successfully completing a demanding day hike to the summit of Mount Apo via the Kapatagan Trail on…
DAVAO DEL SUR, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Davao Region has filed a formal complaint against an inland resort operating inside Mt. Apo Natural…
Kidapawan City, Philippines — The Mount Apo Natural Park (MANP), home to the country’s highest peak, marked its 22nd year as a legislated protected area on February 3, 2026, with…
Kidapawan City — October 19, 2025 A rare sighting of an adult male Mindanao Tree Shrew (𝘛𝘶𝘱𝘢𝘪𝘢 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘵𝘪) has brought excitement to wildlife conservationists after it was documented in Mt.…
COTABATO – The Mt. Apo Natural Park–Protected Area Management Office (MANP-PAMO) has initiated the formulation of a two-year phase-out plan for anthurium and other crops cultivated within the park’s Strict…
Mt. Apo, the country’s highest peak and a cradle of biodiversity, once again proved itself as a sanctuary for life. In a recently concluded biodiversity monitoring, the Mt. Apo Natural…
DIGOS CITY, Davao del Sur — Towering over Mindanao’s skyline at 2,954 meters above sea level, Mt. Apo — the Philippines’ highest peak — once again proved its stature as…