In June 12, 1898 between 4 and 5 in the afternoon, General Emilio F. Aguinaldo proclaimed the independence of the Philippines from the balcony of his residence in Kawit, Cavite ( Read more... )

DAY 5, the rains have finally ceased and sunlight struggles through thick clouds overhead. I asked Bossing to have Robert carry Ito’s backpack. They left soon after Arnel’s group departed the bivouac site. Bing and Doc followed to assist our weak friend. Alvin, Lorie and I started our trek after the requisite sweep of the campsite ( Read more... )

NOTE: Photos courtesy of Genie Ranada.Ah yes, Anawangin with its Pine tree covered campsite, cool waters, fine sand, scenic views and magnificent sunset - a perfect place to spend a fun-filled weekend with friends ( Read more... )

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DAY 4, darkness was already upon us when Lorie and I passed by the temporary shelter marked by 2 empty shells of shotgun ammo, about 30 to 45 minutes behind were the main sweep - Alvin, Bing, Doc and Ito - accompanying and assisting members of GL Jon’s group - Yvonne, Brody and Mike. We’ve just climbed a third mountain - Mt. Abing - and are now ( Read more... )

After the successful induction climb at Mt. Apo, AMCI prepared for the next induction climb of BMC 1997. Members and inductees readied themselves for Mt. Halcon ( Read more... )

The climb to Mt. Halcon last November 6 to 10, 1996 was my seventh ascent to “the toughest mountain in the Philippines ( Read more... )

BMC 1993 produced 93 AMCI members second only to BMC 1992 (total=122 ( Read more... )

I got started in mountaineering when Ross Guzman, a gym buddy of mine and a member of the Ayala Mountaineers Club Inc. (AMCI), invited me to join an overnight trek to Taal Volcano in January 30 and 31, 1993 ( Read more... )