I’ve always wanted to climb Mt. Apo, the highest mountain in the Philippines. However, since it’s located in Mindanao and I live in the island of Luzon, traveling there would entail proper organization and coordination once I decide to climb it. There’s the need to book a plane ticket, book an accommodation, and coordinate with…
Category: Davao Region
Exploring MALITA: The Capital of Davao Occidental
Another province has been ticked off my PH 81 province list when I visited the southernmost province in the island of Mindanao: Davao Occidental. There are a lot of beautiful places that I wanted to visit in this province like the Olanivan Island and Balut Island along the Mindanao Sea. Because we had time constraints,…
Exploring PYALITAN FALLS: A Stunning Waterfall in Maragusan, Davao de Oro
Having a reputation of being the summer capital of Davao Region due to its cold and rainy weather, Maragusan is the go to place if one yearns to experience foggy mornings and scenic mountain views. It’s also home to various waterfalls – some of which are still inaccessible to the public. Those that are accessible…
Exploring DAVAO DE ORO: Davao Region’s Golden Province
It has always been a mystery to me why the province of Compostela Valley changed its name a few years ago. On December 2019, a plebiscite ratified the law that proposed to rename it to Davao de Oro. When I got the chance to visit the province recently, I finally got to learn why. As…
K.O. the Explorer 