Mt. Gulugod Baboy, Batangas

Watch the video to feel the ambiance of the place.

Mt. Pinagbanderahan is the original name of Mt. Gulugod Baboy. Historical accounts revealed that during the World War II, a Japanese air craft crashed on this mountain, but still some soldiers survived. To commemorate their survival, they hoisted a flag on its peak. Mountaineers changed the name to Mt. Gulugod Baboy, because some part of the mountain looks like an intestine of a pig.

MORE INFO ABOUT THE MOUNTAIN:
Location: Anilao, Mabini, Batangas
Jump-off point: Philpan Dive Resort, Anilao, Mabini
LLA: 13°42’55″N; 120°53’43″E; 525 MASL
Difficulty 2/9, Trail class 1-2
Days required / Hours to summit: Half-day / 1-2 hours
Specs: Minor climb
Features: Scenic views of Batangas Bay and Balayan Bay
Details from Pinoy Mountaineers

This is my first time to experience to hike and it was very worth it because it was fulfilling when we reached the peak.
This is our tour guide. You can contact him thru https://www.facebook.com/ignacio.yahoo

COMMUTE TO MT. GULUGOD
– Ride JAM LINER BUS in GMA Kamuning heading to Batangas Grand Terminal for 165 pesos
– From Batangas Grand Terminal, ride a jeepney going to Anilao and tell the driver that your drop off point is at Philpan – Mabini Junction for 35 pesos 
– From Mabini Junction, ride a tricycle to Philpan Resort or you can go straight to the registration area for the hike 
(as for us, the driver was kind to drop us at the registration area for 90 pesos) 

This is the sad part. They already build a road. But a lot people are still enjoy hiking, we met people along the way.

FEE 
– Registration area 10 pesos each 
– Tour Guide 500 pesos 
– Near the peak, environmental fee 40 pesos each 

FOOD
-There are resting areas that sells food but BE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR TRASH 

TIPS 
– Be sure that you prepare your body with walking and squats before hiking mountains to minimize the pain after climbing.
– I also realized it’s better to have a stick especially in descending.
– Water, insect repellant , snacks are important 

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