In Zambales, Mt. Tapulao trail shut for rehab

2026-02-03 - 20:46

SAN ANTONIO, ZAMBALES, Philippines — For the entire month of February, hikers seeking the panoramic views of Mt. Tapulao, the highest peak in Zambales, will have to wait while environmental recovery efforts are underway. The municipal tourism office announced on Monday that the mountain is temporarily closed, giving the trails—and the ecosystems they pass through—a