OBJECTIVES

Lito De Veterbo of https://walkphilippines.com/ attempts to set Guinness World Records for the:

  • Fastest crossing of the Philippines on foot from  Infanta, Quezon province to Subic, Zambales in the Philippines via KM 0 in Manila
  • First crossing of the Philippines on foot from Infanta, Quezon province to Subic, Zambales in the Philippines via KM 0 in Manila
  • Longest crossing of the Philippines on foot in multiple consecutive days from Infanta, Quezon province to Subic, Zambales in the Philippines via KM 0 in Manila

PERSONAL CAUSE

1. To encourage people to walk as a form of physical exercise that can be done anytime at no cost

2. To create environmental awareness by completing the walk without leaving own trash in cities/towns along the route

3. To promote walking and road trekking as an alternative to mountain climbing

4. To spread Leave No Trace as a set of ethics for the outdoors to minimize our impacts to the environment

PARAMETERS

  • Solo, unsupported
  • Full rest/sleep at night
  • No walking at night in isolated areas
  • With security vehicle convoy in isolated areas

DISTANCE AND DURATION

Distance: 245 kms

Duration: 8 days

Date: TBD

LOCATION AND DIRECTION

Location: Middle part of Luzon island in the Philippines where Manila is located

General direction: East to west

Starting point: Infanta Municipal Hall, Infanta, Quezon

End point: Lighthouse Subic, SBMA, Zambales

Map of an attempt by Lito De Veterbo of  https://walkphilippines.com/ to set Guinness World Records: Fastest and first crossing of the Philippines on foot from Infanta to Subic via KM 0 in Manila covering 245 kms across 8 days
Map of an attempt by Lito De Veterbo of  https://walkphilippines.com/ to set Guinness World Records: Fastest and first crossing of the Philippines on foot from Infanta to Subic via KM 0 in Manila covering 245 kms across 8 days

ROUTE AND MAJOR STOPS

KM 0 Starting point – Day 1: Infanta Municipal Hall, Infanta, Quezon

KM 100 Major stop – Day 3: Antipolo Cathedral, Antipolo, Rizal

KM 124 Major stop – Day 4: KM 0 at Rizal Park in Manila

KM 162 Major stop – Day 5: Barasoain Church, Malolos, Bulacan

KM 217 – Day 7: World War II Last Stand Memorial, Dinalupihan, Bataan (KM 68 of Bataan Death March)

KM 246 End point Day 8: Lighthouse Subic, SBMA, Zambales

DOCUMENTATION

Documentation to be planned and executed per requirements imposed by Guinness World Record

Updated: 3/30/2024 535pm