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MAGP News October 25, 2025

𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘂𝗱𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗷𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸

Nestled in the heart of Mindanao, the Mount Apo Geopark stands as a breathtaking testament to the Philippines’ geological and ecological richness. Officially declared a protected area under Republic Act 9237 of 2004, this majestic landscape was named...

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Media Coverage October 23, 2025

BIMP-EAGA

Steering Mindanao’s Mount Apo Toward a Sustainable Path

Mount Apo, the country’s highest peak, stands as both sacred ground for Indigenous communities and a sanctuary for rare species such as...

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Media Coverage September 18, 2025

The Mindanao Sentinel

City Council highlights 18 landmark ordinances

A Philippine Eagle was recently spotted thriving in the forests of Mt. Apo Geopark, providing a rare glimpse of the country’s national...

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Media Coverage August 9, 2025

The Mindanao Sentinel

Mt. Apo Showcased as a Beacon of Heritage and Sustainability at Padigosan Festival

Mt. Apo, recognized as the highest peak in the Philippines, was prominently featured during the Padigosan Festival's Cultural and Trade Expo held...

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Media Coverage November 5, 2024

The Mindanao Sentinel

City Council highlights 18 landmark ordinances

Scientists recently discovered a new species of tropical blueberry, named Vaccinium fallax, on the summit of Mt. Apo. This species had been...

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Media Coverage September 18, 2024

Edge Davao

City Council highlights 18 landmark ordinances

Vice Mayor J. Melchor Quitain Jr. reported that the 20th Davao City Council successfully enacted 18 landmark ordinances from 2022 to June...

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Media Coverage June 7, 2024

Sunstar Davao

Trekking and camping prohibited in Mt. Apo until Aug. 31: DENR-11

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR-Davao) has officially announced the start of the off-season closure for Mt. Apo Natural Park...

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Media Coverage April 2, 2024

Minda News

Davao City Council okays Mt. Apo geopark ordinance

The Davao City ordinance designating Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP) as a geopark outlines integrated management strategies that include habitat protection, rehabilitation,...

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