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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SAMAL ISLAND

Samal is a fourth-class city in the province of Davao del Norte, Davao Region, Philippines. Its official name is Island Garden City of Samal.Paradise Island Parks and Beach Resort is one of the famous and oldest resorts in Samal Island. 

Samal Island is a short boat ride away from Davao. This island is popular for holiday and recreation. Paraside Island & Beach Resort is a quiet and serene resort in Samal Island, The resort is spread out over few acres, with a sprawling beach overlooking Davao at a distance. 

 The swimming area is adequately manned by lifeguards all day which makes swimming more enjoyable and worry free even for young kids and a few strokes farther leads you to an area perfect for snorkeling or even diving.

 Having a shoreline of almost eight hundred meters (800m), it is the only place in this part of Samal Island that has maintained its shores by feeding the fishes,discouraging anglers from poaching the area and encouraging its visitors to enjoy the marine life and leave the same so that others may also enjoy them. 

The  white sand beach as well as its surroundings are combed and cleaned throughout the day giving a pure and clean ambiance for its visitors and workers alike. Most locals refer this resort as a "one stop destination". 

Along with the beach and white sand, the resort also allows their guests to have a relaxing stay while enjoying the other various amenities; such as the aviary, children's playground and park, affordable massage.

LAKE SEBU

Lake Sebu is a natural lake located in the municipality of LakeSebu, South Cotabato and within the Alah Valley region. The Philippine goverment has recognized it as one of the country's most important watersheds. Lake Sebu is one of the many bodies of water supplying important irrigation to the provinces of Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato. 

Lake Sebu is dappled with pristine falls, called The Seven Falls. These falls have T'boli names;Falls 1 is was named Hikung Alu (passage falls), Falls 2 named Hikong Bente (immeasurable falls), Falls 3 is Hikong B'lebed (coil or zigzag falls), Falls 4 is Hikong Lowig (booth), Falls 5 was named and baptized  as Hikong Kefo-i (wild flower), Falls 6 is Hikong Ukol (short falls) and lastly Falls 7 was known as Hikong Tonok (soil). These Falls was surrounded by forest clad mountains, but a surreal way to see it by riding the Lake Sebu Seven Falls ziplines.

ENCHANTED RIVER

The town of Hinatuan in Barangay Cambatong lays the Hinatuan River which has become one of the most popular visited destination of tourist in the Philippines.The Enchanted River can be viewed from a steep slope from the road. Its riverbed is of limestone. The water is cool and brackish. Although, it is a wide misconception that countless divers have attempted to dive the bottom of the river and failed, this is not true. No None knows where the water comes from and flows into the Philippine Sea.

The Enchanted river has crystal-clear waters where you can see the riverbed even at the deepest part. If you look at the photos of the river you would think that they have been photoshopped but indeed this river is real. Hinatuan is a sleepy town in Surigao Del Sur in Mindanao and has gained a lot of fame because of the enchanted river.

One of the  unique features of the enchanted river is its unfathomable depth.  The dark blue color in the river simply means the water is very deep. The enchanted river has the most magical moment; at exactly 12 noon the caretaker rings the bell requesting everyone to get out from the water as is “feeding time” where you can see the different fishes gather to eat. When feeding time is over the fishes disappear or at least become more inconspicuous.

Despite of the  unexplainable mysteries that surround the enchanted river, tourists are satisfied with the spectacular beauty seeing the place. It is indeed captivating and mesmerising. After visiting to the Enchanted River you will be speechless and breathless from seeing this majestic river.

 ASIK- ASIK FALLS

Asik-Asik were located at  Sitio Dulao, Upper Dado, Alamada, North Cotabato. The spring falls is very amazing because there is no stream above the hill where the water comes. The water is springing from the rocks. Where you can see a beautiful curtain of waterfalls.The Asik-asik Falls the name comes from a Hiligaynon term, which means to sprinkle.

The Asik-asik Falls resemble a curtain of spring waters flowing down from a jade wall covered in lush foliage. It’s the kind of sight that should be experienced on its own, as pictures don’t do justice to the fantastic scenery.

The way of getting there was not easy you must have to endure the  half an hour of bumpy ride using motorbike and climb down the 376 stone steps before getting there you will be amazed. But all the long ride and half of hour riding it's worth it just to catch a glimpse and enjoy this gem of nature.