Mount Matutum is an interesting tourist spot in North Cotabato situated in General Santos City. Mount Matutum stands tall at 7, 500 feet above sea level. It has a cater dimension at the top which is around 320 meters. Mount Matutum is considered as an active volcano.

Mount Matutum is clothed with vast forest. Different kinds of plants and animals specially, birds found their home at the mountain. Wild ferns, trees and around 110 species of plants are present in the forest of the mountain.

It is also amazing to know that the soil in the foot of the mountain is too fertile that a famous company Dole pineapple plantation found its perfect spot to plant.

The forest is also a home of around 57 species of wildlife. Perhaps, Philippine Eagles are believed to be nesting in the depth of the forest.

The mountain is a luring spot for the mountaineers. Its cone shape and steep slope attracts the attention of many mountain climbers. There is a program called “Amyak Maleh” which means that for every person who dares to climb the mountain must “Climb and Plant”. Mount Matutum is in the care of the T’boli who lived in the area.

Mount Matutum is an amazing active volcano. The pictures itself reveal how beautiful and majestic this popular volcano is.

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