Mount Makiling or Mount Maquiling, is a dormant volcano in Laguna province, Philippines. The mountain rises to an elevation of 3,580 ft above mean sea level and is the highest feature of the Laguna Volcanic Field. A popular hiking destination, Mount Makiling is a state-owned forest reserve administered by the University of the Philippines, Los Baños. Now known as Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, it was declared an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2013. The volcano has no recorded historic eruption but volcanism is still evident through geothermal features like mud spring and hot springs. Legends surrounding the mountain relates to Maria Makiling, which is said to be the 'guardian' of the mountain. The contour of the mountain is said to be that of her in a reclining position.
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