Jon Photography

“We Made It.”

Standing at the summit of Mt. Pulag felt unreal. After the long hike, the cold winds, tired legs, and every step that tested us along the way, we finally made it together. Looking around with my friends beside me, seeing the endless view and feeling the air at the top, there was only one thing in my mind: I survived Mt. Pulag!

More than reaching the summit, it was the journey, the shared struggles, laughs, and moments of pushing through when our bodies wanted to quit. We started as hikers chasing one goal, and at the summit, we stood there proud, exhausted, and grateful for making it this far.

A huge thank you to Lakat ni Ja for organizing this unforgettable adventure, especially to Kuya Blu Mangalindan for guiding us and looking after us throughout the climb. We also want to extend our gratitude to the other coordinators and tour guides whose patience, support, and hard work helped us reach the summit safely.

This climb was more than reaching the top — it became a memory and experience we’ll always carry with us.

Mt. Pulag | The highest peak in Luzon and the 3rd highest mountain in the Philippines
May 17, 2026

“First Attempt, Endless Sky”

My first-ever attempt at astrophotography, and seeing the Milky Way through my own lens felt unreal. These photos carries more than just stars—it carries the experience behind it. My Par Ervin and I went out at around 11 PM (Benguet), in the middle of a cold night, with nothing but our cellphone flashlights guiding us in the dark, all for the chance to capture this moment. Looking at these shots now, I know there’s still a lot to improve and learn, and I can already see things I want to do better next time. But every first try starts somewhere, and this frame reminds me that growth happens one shot at a time. Looking forward to more nights under the stars and hopefully capturing an even better version soon.

Jon Photography
Benguet | May 16, 2026