Facts
- Elevation: 2,058 m (6,752 ft)
- Prominence: 2,058 m
- Ribu category:
Tinggi Sedang - Region:
Central Philippines - Island: Sibuyan
- Coordinates: 12.4167, 122.5692
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Mount Guiting‑Guiting is the highest mountain on Sibuyan Island. First officially summited in June 1982 by a joint Philippine Mountaineering Society and UP expedition, it features treacherous, saw‑tooth ridges, exposed knife-edge traverses and technical scrambling sections—earning a 9/9 difficulty rating in Philippine climbing standards. It’s widely regarded as one of the toughest climbs in the country, on par with Mount Halcon and Mantalingahan.
Two main trails:
Tampayan Trail from north/Magdiwang (10m) via Camp 1 (310m), Camp 2 (710m), Camp 3 (1,270m) and Mayo’s Peak and campsite (1,526m) after which it drops down before reascending to Peak of Deception (1,640m) and the summit.
Olango Trail from south-west (10m) via Camp 1 (620m), Camp 2 (980m), Camp 3 (1,320m), Remvaldely Peak (1,880m), Espana Peak (1,960m) and the summit.
Practicalities
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- Getting there: Climbs begin by boat to Sibuyan Island, then land at Ambulong port, Magdiwang municipality (north) or Cajidiocan/San Fernando (south). Ferries operate once daily in early mornings.
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- Permits: Located entirely within the Mount Guiting‑Guiting Natural Park (established 1996), hikers must obtain a climbing permit from the DENR Mountain Hub in Magdiwang (northern side) or San Fernando (southern side). Solo climbing is prohibited; a licensed local guide is mandatory. Climbs may be cancelled due to adverse weather conditions.
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- Water sources: Available near lower camps.
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Location
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Origins and Meaning
Its name means “jagged” in the local Romblomanon language, reflecting its dramatic serrated ridges.