AT THE HEART of the Cordillera mountain range rises perhaps its most formidable and enchanting mountain, Mt. Napulauan. Often associated with the memory of Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, the “Tiger of Malaya” who sought refuge in its slopes, this mountain (also spelled ‘Napulawan’) possesses a mossy forest unrivalled in its primeval character, as well as trails that earn for it the reputation of being among the most challenging in the Cordilleras and in the whole Philippines.

The towering heights of Mountain Province gives real flavor to fresh greens every day, people hear about the fluctuating prices of vegetables in the local market attributed to several factors—transportation concerns, frost or cold spells, market demand, and seasonality, among others. Indeed, before these greens land in dry markets or on the shelves of grocery stores, they undergo several arduous processes.

Whether you’re a beach bum, a food connoisseur, a culture seeker or an adventure freak, the Philippines has everything that you’re looking for in a tourist destination. And each spot has something unique to offer.