Rivers & Lakes
Rivers, lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, and natural water features across the Philippines.
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Lake Bato: Hydrology, Ecology and the Sinarapan Fishery
Lake Bato in Camarines Sur is the 7th largest lake in the Philippines, home to the endemic Sinarapan fish and extensive marshlands.
Managong Falls: Geography, Etymology and Proposed Hydroelectric Development
Managong Falls in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur, is a hidden waterfall and proposed hydroelectric site in Mindanao.
Pasig River: Ecology, Rehabilitation and Urban Infrastructure
The Pasig River is a 25.2 km tidal estuary in Metro Manila connecting Laguna de Bay to Manila Bay, known for its rehabilitation efforts.
Hinulugang Taktak: Waterfall, Protected Landscape and Recreation in Rizal
Hinulugang Taktak is a protected landscape and waterfall in Rizal, Philippines, known for its history, rehabilitation efforts, and status as...
Maria Cristina Falls: Hydrology, Power Generation and Heritage in Iligan
Maria Cristina Falls in Iligan City is a 98-meter waterfall on the Agus River, powering the Agus VI Hydroelectric Plant with 200 MW capacity...
Pantabangan Lake: Hydrology, Infrastructure and Submerged Heritage
Pantabangan Lake in Nueva Ecija is a major reservoir providing irrigation, power and flood control, featuring submerged historic town ruins.
Lake Lanao: Hydrology, Ecology and the Maranao Heritage
Lake Lanao is the largest lake in Mindanao and a UNESCO-potential ancient lake in the Philippines, home to endemic fish and Maranao culture.
Jamboree Lake: Geography, History and Cultural Significance in Muntinlupa
Jamboree Lake is the smallest natural lake in the Philippines, located within the New Bilibid Prison Reservation in Muntinlupa.
Lake Bulusan: Geography, Ecology and Access in Sorsogon
Lake Bulusan is a crater lake in Bulusan Volcano National Park, Sorsogon. It features greenish waters and endemic fish.
Limunsudan Falls: Geography, Ecology and Tourism in Iligan City
Limunsudan Falls is a two-tiered waterfall in Iligan City, Philippines. Known as the country's second-highest, it faces ecological pressure...
Tinuy-an Falls: Geography, Legend and Tourism in Bislig
Tinuy-an Falls in Bislig, Surigao del Sur is a 95 m wide, 55 m high waterfall known as the Little Niagara of the Philippines.
Tinago Falls: Geography, Legend and Tourism in Linamon
Tinago Falls is a 73 m waterfall in Linamon, Lanao del Norte, Mindanao. Known as the 'hidden' falls, it features a cave behind the cascade a...
Daranak Falls: Geography, Etymology and Tourism in Tanay, Rizal
Daranak Falls is a popular waterfall in Tanay, Rizal, Philippines. Explore its etymology, location and tourism significance.
Lake Wood: Geography, History and Ecology in Zamboanga del Sur
Lake Wood in Zamboanga del Sur, Mindanao, is a deep lake with Subanen heritage, named after Governor-General Leonard Wood.
Ulot River: Geography and Hydrology in Samar
The Ulot River is the longest river in Samar, Philippines, flowing 90 km from San Jose de Buan to the Philippine Sea.
Pampanga River: Hydrology, Flooding and Infrastructure in Central Luzon
The Pampanga River is the second largest river in Luzon, spanning 261 km through Pampanga, Bulacan, and Nueva Ecija.
Batiano River: Hydrology and Basin Geography in Iloilo
The Batiano River in Iloilo flows from Oton to Iloilo City, draining a 95.1 km² basin into the Iloilo Strait.
Magat River: Hydrology, Tributaries and the Integrated Irrigation System
The Magat River in Luzon is the largest tributary of the Cagayan River by discharge, featuring a major integrated irrigation and hydroelectr...
Morong River: Hydrology, Pollution History and Laguna de Bay Tributary
The Morong River is a 10 km tributary of Laguna de Bay in Rizal, Philippines, noted for 1990s eutrophication studies and cleanup drives.
Matalag River: Hydrology and Indigenous Settlement in Northern Luzon
The Matalag River flows from Apayao to Cagayan province, serving as a key tributary of the Chico River system and a historic settlement area...