Pajero Fieldmaster does fit your budget. And so does the Ford Everest. But AFAIK both doesn't seat 9 people comfortably. If the seating capacity of 9 is your main preference then you should stop looking at SUV's, you should start looking at AUV's which is mainly made for hauling people. A brand new mitsubishi adventure fits your budget, and it does seat 9 people comfortably. It can go up in Baguio and can take long trips as well.
I wouldn't really recommend an Expedition to you since it's a gas guzzler, everyone knows that. ;)
it's ok kung 7 to 8 seater lang as long it is SUV and Im looking for automatic tranny, If expedition is not a problematic to maintain ok lang sa akin kahit na gas guzzler