MOUNT MAKILING, or MOUNT
MAQUILING
PHILIPPINES
MOUNT MAKILING, or MOUNT
MAQUILING, is a dormant volcano in Laguna province, Provinces. The mountain rises to an elevation of 3,580
ft above mean sea level and is the highest features of the Laguna Volcanic
Field. A popular hiking destination,
Mount Makiling is a state-owned forest reserve administered by the University
of the Philippines, Los Banos. Now known
as Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, it was declared an ASEAN Heritages Park in
2013. The volcano has no recorded
historic eruption but volcanism is still evident through geothermal features
like mud spring and hot springs. Legends
surrounding the mountain relates to Maria Makiling, which is said to be the ‘guardian’
of the mountain. The contour of the mountain
is said to be that of her in a reclining position.
