Mount Apo Seven Peaks and its gods and goddesses

The main remnant of the volcanic dome before it collapsed, serving as the highest crown in the Philippines.

1. The Davao City Peak (Home of Baye’t Pande)
As the goddess of wisdom, the tribesmen believe she contains all the tribe’s knowledge.

2. The Sta. Cruz Peak (Home of Apo Manama)
This peak is honored as the home of Apo Manama, the benevolent god of love and central figure in the tribe’s prayers and offerings.

3. The Digos Peak (Home of Apo Matulos)
Apo Matulus, head of the Bagobo Tagabawa pantheon, is revered as their divine guardian, provider, and spiritual father.

4. The Bansalan Peak (Home of Apo Taragume)
This peak is home to Apo Taragume, the god of water, who blesses the tribe with abundant springs said to be stored in the area’s algae and moss. 

5. The Kidapawan Peak (Home of Apo Mandarangan)
This peak is the home of Apo Mandarangan, the god of bravery and enforcer of nature’s laws. Guardian of warfare, hunting, and forest passage. The tribe seek his blessing before dangerous journey

6. The Crater Peak (Home of Apo Manunggod)
Believed to be the home of Apo Manunggod, the god of giving. Here, the Bagobo Tagabawa prayed for food and all the things they needed within Apo Sandawa (Mt. Apo Natural Park).

7. The Unknown Peak (Home of Apo Anito)
Serving as the home of Apo Anito, this recently discovered peak is the domain of the god of healing. The god is believed to be the guiding hand of the tribe in gathering medicinal plants to treat illnesses.