Mount Apo is a large solfataric, potentially active stratovolcano in the island of Mindanao, Philippines. it is the highest mountain in the Philippine Archipelago and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province
it is the highest mountain in the Philippine Archipelago and is located between Davao City and Davao del Sur province.
The volcano is one of the most popular climbing destinations in the philippines with the summit, on an average, takes two days to reach.
On May 9, 1936, Mount Apo was declared a national park by President Manuel L. Quezon.
It is said that the Datu demanded that human sacrifice be made to please the god Mandarangan. Fortunately, the datu agreed to waive this demand, and the climb commenced on October 6, 1880, succeeding five days later.