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Mt. Pulag, Benguet (2,922 MASL)

Contrary to a common knowledge, at 2,922 meters above sea level (MASL) Mt. Pulag is actually only the 3rd highest mountain in the Philippines, next to Mt. Apo (godfather) in Davao, Mindanao (2,956) and
Mt. Dulang-dulang (D2) in Bukidnon, Mindanao (2,938).

Mt. Pulag was proclaimed National Park by virtue of Presidential Proclamation No. 75 on February 20, 1987 covering an area of 11,550 hectares. It was established to protect and preserve the natural features of the area such as its outstanding vegetation and wildlife. It belongs to the Cordillera Biogeographic Zone located in Northern Luzon. Mt. Pulag is a National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) site.

It is considered considered as one of the most scenic National Parks in the Cordillera Area. It's different from the typical Philippine rainforests because of its mostly grassland upper terrain. However, it has also its forested sides as well with pines and mossy trees.

Its grasslands has its distinct characteristics of changing colors on different season or part of the year. During the dry season, Mt. Pulag turns into brown, while its rolling hills turns light to dark green during the rainy seasons, almost similar to those of well-maintained golf courses.

That's why the local people believed that it is a playground of the gods!

"Refrigerator" on my back!	Still alive and kicking	Adventure Magazine	Color of the wilds
The mossy side of Pulag	Shadow of Four	Strings of the sun	Nat'l Geographic Adventure Magazine
Camp 2: With water source	Foggy morning...	Are you looking at what we are looking at?	Level 3: Grassland
Personal reflections at the peak	Level 2: Mossy Forrest	Grassy window	Foggy afternoon...
Moon inside our tent	Lone climber...	Peek of the peak	Walking on the edge
Half of the going up is resting yourself..	Camp 1: Near Eddet River	Long way to go...	2922 MASL
Jump-off Point for Akiki Trail	Level 1: Pine Forrest	On the trail up to Mt. Pulag	Trail

Gene		27-Jul-2009 00:35
Hi, I miss the place. I featured some photos from the majestic Mt. Pulag, shots related to the theme in christian poetry book I'll be publishing 1st week of August 2009. Watch out for it please in Central Books Megamall, Glorieta, Phoenix Bldg Quezon Ave., Davao Central Books, Iloilo Robinson, or pls make inquiry or reservation in the said branches. Author G. T. Gelvoleo (email: genegelvoleo@yahoo.com Pls put Pulag in the subject of email ). Glory To God!. His grace to you. The flower you published here captioned "Color of the Wild" is or is similar to Rose of Sharon during King Solomon's time. The Rose of Sharon is mentioned in my book.

surp2x		25-May-2009 14:08
mga bossing, any comments on bringing an slr to pulag? any tips on protecting my camera, battery etc? takot ko baka mag freeze or due to lamig, masira ang cam? thanks..

Guest		03-Mar-2008 11:30
thnks mga bai...if you have time,txt me in my # nlang....ingat kau lage,..bihira lng mga mga katulad nio jan...

Jun Mark Mar		01-Mar-2008 00:28
Bai Majo, you are welcome...We don't know when we will be seeing each other again...Just continue your journey...meron kanang virus.eh..hehehe.I know you have a fighting spirit, you have shown it on the climb. Anyway...forget the Bisaya word you knew there...hehehe...Lit@#$% Ya@#.Baka kasi sabihin nila bad example kami eh.hehehe.The experience of climbing with you is unforgetable.The jokes you shared will always be remembered...Send my regards to your companions, AKIKI Boys -Paul, Macoy, Vic & Dodong. Thanks to you and the rest of the Cagayan Valley Sanitarium & Hosp. folks. It was a very wonderful experience..Very nice place. We hope you could climb here with us in Mindanao some other time. God bless. "Explore life and appreciate it."

MAJO N. RIVERA		28-Feb-2008 10:32
BAI! PARA BANG PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPER BA. PANG SHOWBIZ AT PANG INTERNATIONAL MG-SHOT ANG KINANA MUNG SHOT AH...? EXPLORE YOUR TALENT, AND SHARE YOUR TALENT. THANKS FOR BEING KIND, HUMBLE, AND FRIENDLY THE 4 OF YOU. THANKS FOR EVERYTHING. YOU`VE BEEN PART IN JUST A FEW DAYS. I HOPE WE WILL STICK TOGETHER IN SOME OTHER TIMES/DAYS. I FULFILLED 1/4 OF MY LIFE THERE IN MT. PULAG, NOT BECAUSE OF THE BEAUTIFUL PLACE, BUT BECAUSE OF THE FRIENDSHIP YOUR TEAM SHARED TO MINE, W/O OUR TEAMS, I COULD NOT HAVE BEEN MORE SATISFIED. IKA NGA "WHEN YOU SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE WITH OTHERS, LIFE BEGINS TO FIND ITS MEANING. BUT BY THE TIME YOU TOUCH THE LIFE OF OTHERS THAT’S THE MOMENT YOU START LIVING…TAMA BA YUN? HEHEHEHEHE... THANKS TO THE TEAM S.A.V.E. – ILIGAN, MINDANAO FOR THE MOUNTAINEERING SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE YOU’VE SHARED TO US ON THOSE SHORT DAYS… IKA MU NGA LIFE IS SO SHORT, ENJOY YOUR DAYS and NEVER STOP EXPLORING. GOD BLESS. TC!

Guest		26-Feb-2008 22:19
ka guapo sa mga view oi, kanus-a pa kaha ko maka abot diha. Nindot kaayo ang scenery.

kodyang		26-Feb-2008 06:46
pagkagwapo sa imong mga kuha bai! magpost pod nya ko sa among mga kuha.

rodel		26-Feb-2008 05:49
nindut kaau bai... moad2 jud ko diha...

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