Open atlas of the Philippines — places, geography and heritage

Beaches & Islands

Malapascua Island: Geography, Diving and Local History

Malapascua Island in Cebu is a small Philippine island known for Monad Shoal thresher shark diving and local folklore.

Mountains & Volcanoes

Mount Pinukis: Geography, Ecology and the Mining Conflict in Zamboanga del Sur

Mount Pinukis is the highest peak in Zamboanga del Sur. This inactive volcano faces threats from open-cast mining.

Rivers & Lakes

Jalaur River: Hydrology, Irrigation Infrastructure and the Multipurpose Project

The Jalaur River is the second longest river on Panay, vital for Iloilo's irrigation and potable water, now the site of a major multipurpose...

Rivers & Lakes

Estero de Sunog Apog: Hydrology and Historical Geography in Manila

Overview of the Estero de Sunog Apog, a historic rivulet in Manila that delineated precolonial polities and now forms part of the city's leg...

Rivers & Lakes

Estero de Vitas: Hydrology and Historical Role in Manila

Estero de Vitas is a historic river in Manila, Philippines, connecting to Manila Bay and Navotas River.

Mountains & Volcanoes

Mount Iriga: Stratovolcano in Camarines Sur

Mount Iriga is a dormant stratovolcano in Camarines Sur, Philippines, rising 1,196 m with a history of phreatic eruptions.

Beaches & Islands

Santa Ana, Cagayan: Municipality, History and Coastal Tourism

Santa Ana, Cagayan is a municipality in the Philippines known for its coastal tourism, Cape Engaño, and the Viray Festival.

Mountains & Volcanoes

Mount Bernacci: Geography, Ecology and Aviation History

Mount Bernacci in Camarines Sur: a mesa-like mountain known for its biodiversity, watershed role, and two major aviation crashes.

Mountains & Volcanoes

Mount Masaraga: Stratovolcano and Geology in Albay

Mount Masaraga is an inactive stratovolcano in Albay, Philippines, adjacent to Mayon Volcano.