Rivers & Lakes

Rivers, lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, and natural water features across the Philippines.

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Tullahan River: Hydrology, Infrastructure and Rehabilitation in Metro Manila

The Tullahan River is a 27.1 km waterway in the National Capital Region, flowing from Quezon City to Manila Bay.

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Paoay Lake: Geography, Ecology and Protected Landscape Status

Paoay Lake is the largest lake in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. A protected landscape formed by coastal progradation, it supports unique biota...

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Lake Buluan: Hydrology, Ecology and Regional Significance in Mindanao

Lake Buluan is the third largest lake in Mindanao, spanning Maguindanao del Sur and Sultan Kudarat. Explore its hydrology, fish species, and...

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Inabanga River: Hydrology, Ecology and Significance in Bohol

The Inabanga River is the largest river in Bohol, Philippines, spanning 25 km with a significant watershed and ecological importance.

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Naujan Lake: Hydrology, Ecology and National Park Heritage

Naujan Lake is the fifth largest lake in the Philippines, located in Oriental Mindoro. It is a Ramsar Wetland Site and the centerpiece of th...

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Lake Venado: Geography, Hydrology and Mount Apo Trail Significance

Lake Venado is an endorheic lake at the foot of Mount Apo in Cotabato, Philippines. It is the second highest lake in the country.

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Taal Volcano Main Crater Lake: Geography, History and Vulcan Point

Profile of the volcanic crater lake in Taal Volcano, Philippines, including its 2020 disappearance and Vulcan Point island.

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Kawasan Falls: Geography, Hydrology and Tourism in Badian, Cebu

Kawasan Falls is a three-stage turquoise cascade in Badian, Cebu, fed by Kabukalan Spring and part of the Matutinao River system.

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Sapang Baho River: Hydrology, Pollution and the Manggahan Floodway

The Sapang Baho River in Rizal and Marikina is a polluted tributary of Laguna de Bay, altered by the Manggahan Floodway.

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Estero de Vitas: Hydrology and Precolonial Geography of Manila

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

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Cagayan River: Hydrology, Ecology and Infrastructure

The Cagayan River is the longest river in the Philippines, spanning 505 km through the Cagayan Valley with significant ecological and econom...

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Lake Aguingay: Seasonal Crater Lake in Bulusan Volcano National Park

Lake Aguingay is a seasonal crater lake in Bulusan Volcano National Park, Sorsogon, Philippines.

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Lake Buhi: Hydrology, Sinarapan Fishery and Volcanic Origins

Lake Buhi in Camarines Sur is a volcanic lake known for the sinarapan fish and hydroelectric power generation.

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Kabigan Falls: Geography, Access and Tourism in Pagudpud

Kabigan Falls is a 27 m waterfall in Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte, accessible via a 900 m trail near Bantay Abot Cave.

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Abaga Falls: Ecology, Conservation and Geography in Balo-i

Abaga Falls in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte is a spring-fed waterfall twice the height of Maria Cristina Falls, home to the Philippine eagle.

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Mangangate River: Hydrology and Urban Drainage in Muntinlupa

The Mangangate River is a 10-km tributary of Laguna de Bay in Muntinlupa, Philippines, serving as a key drainage system for Alabang and Cupa...

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Pulacan Falls: Hydrology, Recreation and Military Proximity in Labangan

Pulacan Falls in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur, is a 400-square-meter waterfall serving as a key irrigation source and scout campsite near the...

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Pagsanjan Falls: Geography, History and Tourism in Laguna

Pagsanjan Falls in Laguna, Philippines, is a historic three-drop waterfall accessed by canoe or hike, declared a National Park in 1939.

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Lumot Lake: Hydrology, Infrastructure and Recreation in Laguna

Lumot Lake is a man-made reservoir in Laguna, Philippines, serving as an auxiliary water source for the Kalayaan Pumped-Storage Hydroelectri...

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Camponay Falls: Geography, Etymology and Recreation in Sibagat

Camponay Falls is a waterfall and cave site in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, Mindanao, named after an early military camp.