Beyond Fuji: three challenging hikes in Japan, and how to prepare for them Gideon LascoUpdated as of Jul 07 02:41 PM Serious climbers can look forward to a packed itinerary in Japan. Our climbing expert — who has climbed 25 of Japan’s 100 Famous Mountains — lists down three recommendations to check out as well as helpful reminders before booking your trip Read more »
A Makiling encounter with the elusive rafflesia made this mountaineer see beyond scenic views Gideon LascoPosted at Apr 07 08:35 PM When most nature trippers look for scenic views and most hikers seek the summit, how much of our forests do they really see? A chance encounter with one of the world’s biggest flowers opens a mountaineer’s eyes Read more »
'Shabu' used for hard labor, crime, study shows Kevin Manalo, ABS-CBN NewsUpdated as of Dec 11 08:37 PM Most of the people who use "shabu" (methamphetamine) treat it as fuel for hard labor, results of a study released on Wednesday. Read more »