Mount Apo their ascent. Tourism in the region was threatened due to a massive haze engulfing the slopes of the mountain. The mountain later recovered after the government and local stakeholders initiated a holistic recovery plan for the entire national park. The mountain is home to over 272 bird species, 111 of which are endemic to the area. It is also home to one of the world's largest eagles, the critically endangered Philippine eagle, which is the country’s national bird. Lakes – There are four major lakes in Mt. Apo . Popular of these are Lake Agco, used to be called "The
Apo Hikers a waterfall near their location. Mel confirms this and tells them that they will be passing by the waterfall when they return from the peak. At 8,000 feet from sea level, they reach Lake Venado. Night soon falls and the party sets up camp. In the morning, they prepare for a three-hour hike to the mountain's peak. At 10, 311 feet, they reach one of the eight peaks of Mount Apo. Mel shows them the volcano's old crater, which is filled with blueberry bushes. Mel also points out a protusion called "Anak ni Apo" (Filipino for "Son of Apo"), probably