BY Erica San Diego, MARCH 2024

Last March 09, 2024, MPT South Hiking Club goes to Mt. Batulao (Nasugbu, Batangas). The mountain contains twelve peaks including its two highest peaks for which it was named. The northern side of the mountain is administered as part of Nasugbu while to the east, its foothills extend to the Cavite municipality of Alfonso.

Mountain Profile:

Jump-off: Evercrest Golf Course, Nasugbu

Elevation: 811+ Meters Above Sea Level

Difficulty: Minor Climb (4/9)

Hours to Summit: 2-4 Hours

Let’s hear from our MPT South hikers their experiences:

Gonzales, Jobert – Operations

“Challenging and the view is amazing.”

De Guzman, Gerick – Operations

“It was great and fun meeting new employees from other departments, such a good experience.”

Agabin, Lace – Operations

“I had so much fun in Mt Batulao although medjo hirap lalo na yung sa pag abot ng peak pero worth it.”

Tolentino, Keith – Finance

“Grabe, sulit! The mountain hiking experience is breathtaking. Sa uulitin po. Looking forward to joining in the next hiking experience. Thank you po.”

Arellano, Rafella – Finance

“Overall experience was amazing; we enjoyed the hike with Mt. Batulao”

Abreza, John Reymar – Operations

“So far, okay naman nagenjoy po ako sa hiking and sa activities sa places, mejo challenging po. and especially sa mga kasama po. Hoping for more hiking with CALAX po! thank you!”

Castronuevo, Jensen – TDE

“It was wonderful!!! I had the opportunity to interact with my coworkers from different departments, and the best part is that I was able to do some cardio, empty my cup from my weekly stress at work, and enjoy the beauty of Mt. Batulao. Overall, I enjoy being a member of the hiking group and plan to do it monthly :D”

Baso, Ronnel – Finance

“Sobrang saya po ng experience ko sa Mt. Batulao since 1st time ko po dito , sobrang ganda ng view at lalo pong naging strong yung relationship namin as a coworker dahil sa bonding. sana po maka ulit sa susunod. salamat po”

Escartin, Cheramae – Operations

“Challenging and exhausting but it was fun and exciting, you can enjoy beautiful scenery along the way.”

Empredo, Mary Ann – Operations

“It was great and a little pretty tired
I enjoy the views and the mountains up in the mountain and the cold weather while walking! hoping for the next mountain 😊🥰”

Linsangan, Vincent – Operations
“Good food, Good View, Good mate”

Javinar, Jeff Rod – Operations

“Nice place, good bonding to all participants”

Saquibal, Jerelen – TMD

“This hiking experience is great and fun. Everyone in the group was super friendly and would lend a helping hand on the difficult parts of the trail. Our guides were also nice and very helpful to everyone in the group. Overall, I super enjoyed the place, the view, and the company.”

Co, Joshua – Operations

“Hiking for the first time was incredibly exciting! Experiencing the trail filled me with happiness, and it served as the perfect introduction to the joys of hiking. I’m looking forward to hiking again.”

Garpin, John Kevin – Operations

“The hike was not hard, good for beginners.”

Gomez, Lemuel – TDE

“The first time I went hiking was an exhilarating and unforgettable experience.”

Mendoza, John Patrick – Operations

“The view is breathtaking and the experience is fun especially the food 🫶🏻”

Morales, Jericho – Operations
“Sobrang saya, bagong experience actually gusto ko na sya career-rin haha! Nakakawala ng stress and mas mamahalin mo yung nature.”

Casugay, Chelly – Operations

“As first timer, I really enjoy walking,repelling and most of all I didn’t feel any tired due to everybody were happy.”

Doclin, John Paul – Operations

“It’s fun medyo nakakapagod pero maganda view”

Nomus, Jan Philip – TDE

“Sobrang satisfying, nakakapagod pero sobrang sulit at saya”

Javilinar, Roseann – TDE

“I enjoyed it a lot and it’s a great experience. I want to go back again to refresh and relieve stress. “

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