Mount Apo, Davao is the tallest in the Philippines . This majestic peak is one of the country’s most popular climbing destinations. It is situated south of Davao . It is a dormant volcano. On May 9, 1936, President Manuel L. Quezon declared Mt. Apo as a National Park. For climbers the best time to climb Mount Apo is April or early part of May. Mount Apo is home of the endangered Philippine Eagle. On the slopes of Mount Apo was discovered the waling-waling (Queen of Orchids). Waling-waling is an orchid of exceptional attributes with full, velvety petals with royal colors of purple, read and yellow.

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