Mount Apo. The image shows a view from the peak. At 10,311 feet, Mt. Apo is the highest peak in the Philippines. It is home of the Philippine Eagle. It is also the breeding ground of the exotic Waling-Waling, one of the rarest and most beautiful orchids in the world. Mt. Apo is a popular trek destination and can be climbed in 2-3 days. Among its exciting sites are Agco Blue Lake (at 1,200 m), three summit lakes including Lake Venado (2,440 m) and the sulphurous volcanic cone.