Lito de Veterbo Walks the Length of the Philippines to Champion Environmental Stewardship
After nearly five months of battling blistering heat, downpours, and rugged terrain, Lito de Veterbo arrived at Tinaca Beach in Glan, Sarangani Province, soaking wet yet triumphant. The journey’s rain-drenched finale, as he described it, felt bittersweet and melancholic but deeply fulfilling. With that final step, De Veterbo became the first person ever to traverse the entire length of the Philippines on foot, from Maira-ira Point in Ilocos Norte to Tinaca Point in southern Mindanao. Spanning 2,300 kilometers, his historic trek began at 8:58 AM on February 9, 2025, in Pagudpud and ended at 10:38 AM on July 6, 2025, in Batulaki, Glan. The endeavor marked the culmination of GP3: The Great Philippine P2P (Pagudpud to Point of Peace)—a national campaign rooted in environmental consciousness and an aspiration for Guinness World Records recognition. De Veterbo’s feat earned official accolades from the local governments of General Santos City, Glan, and Sarangani Province. He paid cour...
