Mount Apo the mountain to be sacred ground and a place of worship. A number of genealogies of Lumad leaders in South Central Mindanao trace their roots to Mount Apo. For the Lumads, the term "Apo" was coined from the name of their great grandparent "Apo Sandawawa". At , Mount Apo is the highest mountain & volcano in the Philippines. It is one of the country's most popular climbing destinations. Several trails lead to the summit, coming from North Cotabato and Davao provinces. Arguably the easiest route to the National Park is through Kidapawan with an average hike taking 3–4 days roundtrip.
Apo myna the ground and made of twigs and leaves. The Apo myna is becoming rare due to habitat loss. It is common in some protected areas, but it has a small and fragmented range, and is becoming rare across some of its range. It is safe for the moment, as its habitat is remote and rugged, but that situation could change. Because of this it is listed as near threatened by the IUCN. Apo myna The Apo myna ("Basilornis mirandus") is a species of starling in the starling family Sturnidae. The species is also known as the Mount Apo starling or