Mt. Makiling Review
The mystical, magical Mount Makiling was declared as an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2013. While classified as an inactive stratovolcano, it still shows signs of geothermal activity as seen in the presence of mud springs and hot springs in the mountain. The mountain rises to an elevation of 1,090 meters above mean sea level and is the highest feature of the Laguna Volcanic Field. It is regarded sacred by many who believe that the mountain is home to a supernatural deity named Maria Makiling.