Just in case the photos from our other post haven't been exciting enough.

Photos by Howie Palomares and Miel Pahati, taken at The Capitol, La Trinidad, Benguet Province.

For two rainy days last January, a group of boys set out to develop a brand new crag in the province of Cebu. We've been itching in our seats waiting for the full video and details to come out, but so far, we've learned that 3 lines were established on this big, high-potential limestone cliff.

The project was led by Cebu's very own Wendell Getubig, along with Manila climber Xtian Guerrero and Arcteryx-sponsored outdoor developer Geordie Yip. Also to thank are Hong Kong climber Calvin Lieu and the entire Cebu Rock Climbing Community. You rock, guys!

With three routes bolted, the crag is screaming for more development, and the local community is open to assisting anyone who wants to set up new lines. In the meantime, here are a few photos from the initiative.

Take a sneak peek at one of the playgrounds up north. The "Capitol", as the area is called, is located near the Benguet Provincial Capitol, and offers a picturesque view of the La Trinidad valley, as the photos will attest. 

Baguio boys, you lucky guys, you!!

Safety reminder: While the breathtaking sights are tempting, interested boulderers are advised to check-in with the Baguio boys before going on a trip. The Capitol has been struck by flash floods in the past, so best to get word from the locals before heading out.

Photos by Rhei Salvilla, Howie Palomares, and Ina Pahati.

New routes were established in the country’s favorite crag, Cantabaco (in Toledo, Cebu) during the bolting project held last July 11 to 25. Though challenged by periodic rains, the hardworking team of Mackie, Simon, Boybi, Jao, Raymond, and Gian was able to put up eight new lines graded 5.8 to 5.12, and having a multi-pitch setup, go up as high as 160 feet.

The new routes are located at the left wall of Cantabaco, which meant plenty of pre-bolting landscaping and cleaning had to be done. While this slowed down the actual bolting process, project lead Mackie says that climbers can still expect more routes to be put up in time for the annual rock trip on end-October.

Even more to look forward to is a newly-spotted rock formation located just 30 minutes from Cantabaco. A large rock face with even more potential for hard climbing than Cantabaco, Mackie is eyeing Lamac, Pinamungahan for his next bolting project.

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It’s thrilling to find such a quick outcome of putting this website together. In a matter of days, Climb Philippines received word about an existing trad climbing area in Masungi, Rizal.

According to our source, Masungi is blessed with huge and beautiful (and sharp!) limestone towers, and so far, they have already established around 15 routes, graded from 5.5 to 5.12, and ranging between 10 to 60 meters high.

While the crag is open to all climbers, it must be noted that it is located in privately-owned land, so best practice is to still ask permission before heading to Masungi.

As for your burning questions…

Q: Is this purely trad climbing?
A: Yes. Be ready with your full rack.