Local government units with open trails to Mt. Apo are set to join the first inter-LGU clean-up drive slated from June 10-13, 2014.
More than 250 climbers are expected to join the clean-up activity which is also aimed at sending a strong message to the mountaineering community to climb mountains responsibly and to establish a sense of solidarity and cooperation among all LGUs surrounding Mt. Apo.![Mt. Apo]( "Mt. Apo")
The majestic Mt. Apo, being the highest mountain of the Philippines at an estimated height of 10, 311 feet above sea level is also the country's most climbed peak. Thousands of mountaineers, locals and foreigners climb Mt. Apo every year which can be accessed through seven entry points: Colan Trail in Sta. Cruz, Talomo in Davao City, Balutakay in Bansalan, Kapatagan in Digos City, New Israel in Makilala, Bongolanon Trail in Magpet and Mandarangan Trail in Kidapawan City.![Mt. Apo Clean-up]( "Mt. Apo Clean-up Drive")
LGUs participating in this 1st Inter-LGU Mt. Apo Clean Up Drive initiated by the Mt. Apo Protected Area Management Board (PAMB) are Digos City, Sta. Cruz and Bansalan of Davao del Sur, Davao City and Kidapawan City, and the municipalities of Makilala and Magpet in North Cotabato province.
More than 250 climbers are expected to join the clean-up activity which is also aimed at sending a strong message to the mountaineering community to climb mountains responsibly and to establish a sense of solidarity and cooperation among all LGUs surrounding Mt. Apo.
