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