reflections – Trail & Frame

Learning to Fall Behind on Kalatungan

June 17, 2026

Essays

“Sometimes, it feels good to get lost in an adventure—or forget about time and schedules.” I don’t remember much about the itinerary anymore. There were permits to secure, vehicles to coordinate, schedules

What Mt. Kalatungan Taught Me About Getting Lost

June 17, 2026

Essays

The recent news of a hiker getting lost in Mt. Kalatungan is unfortunate. Yet for those who have spent time in its forests, it is not entirely surprising. More than a decade

Mt. Kalatungan-Wiji: A Mindful Hike Through the Lens

April 13, 2013

Tracing Footsteps in Iloilo: A Journey Through Memory and Meaning

February 12, 2010

Essays

They say you can’t go home again—but maybe that’s only true if you expect everything to stay the same. I returned to Iloilo after nearly 15 years, heart full and schedule packed,

Mt. Matutum Summit Ascent

July 4, 2007

Wilderness

Editor's Note (2026):This article was originally written following a 2007 ascent of Mt. Matutum and has been lightly revised for clarity and accompanied by a new reflective epilogue. The events and observations