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Mountains & Volcanoes

Mount Calavite: Geography, Conservation History and Wildlife Sanctuary

Mount Calavite is a 1521-metre peak in Mindoro, Philippines, serving as a critical sanctuary for the endemic Mindoro tamaraw.

Provinces

Misamis Occidental: History, Geography and Economy

Province in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Covers history, geography, economy and demographics of Misamis Occidental.

Mountains & Volcanoes

Sleeping Beauty Mountain: Geography and Folklore of Kalinga

Sleeping Beauty Mountain in Kalinga is a ridge resembling a sleeping woman, central to local legends of tribal love and war.

Rivers & Lakes

Pangil River: Hydrology, Conservation and History in Laguna

The Pangil River in Laguna is a tributary of Laguna de Bay with historical significance and severe water quality issues.

Rivers & Lakes

Guisit River: Hydrology and the Yldefonso Legacy in Piddig

The Guisit River in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, is a gentle stream in the Laoag basin, known as the training ground for Olympian Teófilo Yldefonso...

Beaches & Islands

Laiya Beach: Geography, Tourism and Local Economy in San Juan, Batangas

Laiya Beach is a popular coastal destination in San Juan, Batangas, known for its shell-sand composition and resort-based tourism economy.

Beaches & Islands

Pandanon Island: Geography, Community and Resilience in Getafe, Bohol

Pandanon Island is a small, densely populated island in the Camotes Sea, known for its location in the Danajon Bank reef system and resilien...

Rivers & Lakes

Hinatuan Enchanted River: Geography, Exploration and Conservation

Deep spring river in Surigao del Sur, Mindanao. Features underwater caves, turtle habitat and local legends.

Rivers & Lakes

Pinacanauan River: Geography, Ecology and Recreation in Cagayan

The Pinacanauan River is a 46 km tributary of the Cagayan River in Luzon, known for its karst landscapes, Callao Cave proximity, and annual...