Victory Walk

VICTORY WALK & THANKSGIVING TOUR
A return journey retracing Lito De Veterbo’s original route to set the Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of the Philippines on foot

OBJECTIVES

To express GRATITUDE (Pasasalamat): To thank and celebrate with the LGUs, friends and sponsors who provided support during the five-month, cross-country journey on foot in 2025 to:
- Promote environmental awareness and outdoor ethics, and
- Set a Guinness record for the fastest crossing of the Philippines on foot confirmed on October 22, 2025
To continue ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCACY (Pero trabaho muna…): To sustain the thrust to promote environmental awareness and outdoor ethics by applying/demonstrating low-impact, low-waste practices, and through Leave No Trace lectures/workshops
To have FUN (…bago saya): To enjoy local tourist spots and sightseeing towards an aim to assist promote tourism.

BACKGROUND: GUINNESS WORLD RECORD

In 2025, Filipino mountaineer and long-distance walker Lito De Veterbo set the Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of the Philippines on foot. At 55 years old, he walked from Maira-ira Point in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, to Tinaca Point in Glan, Sarangani, covering approx. 2,300 kilometers over 147 days, 1 hour, 39 minutes, and 53 seconds. He averaged 16-18 km/day, mostly walking solo, carrying only essential supplies including three pairs of shoes, three sets of clothing, and a reusable water container, avoiding plastic bottles entirely.

Throughout his journey, De Veterbo applied his Leave No Trace advocacy, promoting environmental protection by minimizing waste, avoiding plastic, and practicing responsible outdoor ethics.

Lito de Veterbo’s Victory Walk is a reverse trek across the Philippines from Sarangani to Ilocos Norte. The walk serves as a gesture of gratitude to his supporters and a continuation of his environmental advocacy following his record-breaking journey in 2025.

The main expedition is intended to span from Tinaca Point in Glan, Sarangani (the southernmost tip of Mindanao mainland) back to Maira-ira Point in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte (the northern tip of Luzon mainland), essentially retracing his record-setting path in reverse.

The Victory Walk celebrates De Veterbo’s official Guinness World Record for the fastest crossing of the Philippines on foot, which was confirmed on October 22, 2025.

DETAILS OF ORIGINAL JOURNEY

Record Time: 147 days, 1 hour, 39 minutes, and 53 seconds
Original Journey: Started February 9, 2025, at Maira-ira Point, Pagudpud, and ended July 6, 2025, at Tinaca Point, Glan.

1. VICTORY WALK 2025 – Immediately after confirmation of world record by Guinness

DATE

LOCATION

ACITVITY AND LINK TO DETAILS

Oct. 25, 2025	Manila	Live, in-studio interview Adbokasiya, DZRH Manila hosted by Bong Arriola and Tina Nolasco
Nov. 3, 2025	Naga City	1. Courtesy call on Mayor Leni Robredo and tourism team 2. Monday flag ceremony 3. Media interview 4. Breakfast at Uma Hotel 5. Lunch with Biggs teams at Barlin branch
Nov. 28-30, 2025	Guimaras	1. Courtesy call on the provincial governor’s office 2. Guimaras Loop on Foot 3. LNT lecture
Dec. 12, 2025	Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur	Leave No Trace workshop for the tour guides of Bamboo Peak
Dec. 13-14, 2025	Mount Apo, Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur	Mount Apo climb via Santa Cruz trail
Dec. 15, 2025	Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur	1. Monday flag ceremony 2. Courtesy call on Mayor’s office, Santa Cruz, Davao Del Sur
Dec. 16, 2025	Samal Island, Davao Del Norte	Leisure trip to Samal island to: 1. Visit Monfont Bat Sanctuary 2. Enjoy the beach

2. VICTORY WALK 2026

DATE

LOCATION

ACITVITY AND LINK TO DETAILS

Jan. 24, 2026	1. Glan, Sarangani Province 2. Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental	1. Beach clean up at Batulaki Beach and Tinaca Beach in Glan, Sarangani Province 2. Night picnic at Balangonan Port in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental
Jan. 25, 2026	Glan, Sarangani Province	1. Run from Batulaki to Barangay Cross 2. Courtesy call on Barangay Cross 3. Courtesy call on Barangay Big Margus 4. Celebratory walk from Big Margus to Small Margus 5. Courtesy call on and lunch at Barangay Small Margus 6. Enjoy and overnight at Coco Beach
Jan. 26, 2026	1. Glan, Sarangani Province 2. Sarangani Capitol 3. Gensan, South Cotabato	1. Celebratory two-hour, 8-km walk from Coco Beach to Glan Municipal Hall 2. Monday flag ceremony and courtesy call on Glan Mayor James Yap 3. Breakfast at Isla Jardin Del Mar together with Glan Municipal Police led by COP Jovenson Bayona 4. Visit at Glan Municipal Police 5. Courtesy call on Sarangani Governor Ruel Pacquiao 6. Visit at Columbia store, Veranza mall, Gensan 7. Environmental lecture for the pupils of Jose R. Lansang Elementary School 8. Visit at Dadiangas South Elementary School 9. Visit at Manulife GenSan 10. Visit at Microtel Gensan, dinner at the hotel
Feb. 1, 2026	Manila	Live, in-studio guesting, Byahe ni Ahwel, DZMM Teleradyo
Feb. 9, 2026	Manila	Live, in-studio interview wtih Rigie Malinao, Radyo ng Bayan
Feb. 16, 2026	Sibuyan, Romblon	1. Courtesy call on PASU Joybert Mijarest at Mount Guiting Guiting jump off in Magdiwang town 2. Courtesy call on San Fernando Municipal Mayor Nanding Marin
Feb. 17-18, 2026	Sibuyan, Romblon	Leave No Trace workshop for the mountain guides and porters of Mount Guiting Guiting
Feb. 19, 2026	Sibuyan, Romblon	Courtesy call on Romblon Mobile Force 3rd platoon at Barangay Taclobo, San Fernando town
Feb. 20, 2026	Sibuyan, Romblon	30th Mount Guiting Guiting parade in San Fernando town
March 14, 2026	Manila	Live, in-studio guesting together with Teng Silfavan, Adbokasiya, DZRH Teleradyo
Apr. 11, 2026	Maasim, Sarangani Province	1. Walk to paragliding area 2. Enjoy beach at JML resort
April 12, 2026	Gensan, South Cotabato	1. Leave No Trace workshop sponsored and organized by Columbia at Veranza KCC mall
April 13, 2026	1. Gensan, South Cotabato 2. Malungon, Sarangani Province	1. Monday flag ceremony and courtesy call on City Mayor’s Office 2. Visit and courtesy call on Barangay Katangawan 3. Visit and courtesy call on Mayor’s Office, Malungon Municipal Hall, Sarangani Province 4. Leave No Trace workshop and tree-planting at Sky Nature Park with Malungon MENRO and tourism team 5. Enjoy and overnight at Sky Nature Park with Gensan mountaineers
April 14, 2026	1. Malungon, Sarangani Province 2. Gensan, South Cotabato	1. Sightseeing at Kalonbarak, Malungon, Sarangani Province 2. Sanchez Peak climb (aborted due to darkness)
April 20, 2026	1. Manila 2. Adamson University	1. Courtesy call on Manila City Mayor Isko Moreno and attendance at the Monday flag ceremony 2. Courtesy call on the Office of the President, Adamson University Manila
April 25, 2026	Marikina, Metro Manila	Leave No Trace workshop at Kampingan event
April 29, 2026	Manila	Live, in-studio guesting on game show The Age is Right on Eat Bulaga TV5
May 20, 2026	Malacanang Palace, Manila	Courtesy call on the President of the Philippines, Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr.
Upcoming stops TBA
Last stop TBA	Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte