Mount Pico de Loro

Mount Pico de Loro, also known as "Mount Palay-Palay", is a dormant volcano in Cavite province on the island of Luzon, Philippines. The mountain rises to an elevation of above mean sea level and is the highest peak of the Mounts Palay-Palay–Mataas-na-Gulod Protected Landscape. The mountain is one of the ancient volcanic features of Bataan Arc.
History.
Pico de Loro was first named by Spanish sea-farers which means "Parrot's Beak" as its pointed summit resembles the shape of a parrot's beak from afar and it is commonly used as a signal by sea-farers to turn east to get to Manila Bay.
Governance.
Under the "Proclamation No. 1315 s. 2007" of the Philippine government, the Mounts Palay-Palay–Mataas-na-Gulod Protected Landscape is placed under the protection and jurisdiction of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.
Hiking activity.
Near its summit is a lone vertical cliff feature called the "Parrot's Beak" or the "Monolith" that offers a 360-degree view of the protected landscape and the shores of Limbones Cove. Hiking has been closed for rehabilitation purposes since October 1, 2016.