Rivers & Lakes

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

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Apayao River: Hydrology, Ecology and the yApayaos Biosphere Reserve

The Apayao River in Luzon flows to the Pacific Ocean, forming a major basin with the Abulog River and hosting the critically endangered Asia...

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Bued River: Hydrology, Siltation and Course through Luzon

The Bued River is an 80 km river in Luzon, Philippines, flowing from Baguio to Pangasinan, known for heavy siltation and mining pollution.

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Angat River: Hydrology, Infrastructure and Municipal Geography

The Angat River in Bulacan flows from the Sierra Madre to Manila Bay, featuring three major dams and serving as a key water source.

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Bumbungan River: Hydrology, Tourism and Conservation in Laguna

The Bumbungan River in Laguna feeds Laguna de Bay and hosts Pagsanjan Falls, a major tourist destination.

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Agus River: Hydrology, Hydroelectric Power and Regional Significance

The Agus River flows from Lake Lanao to Iligan Bay, powering Mindanao's grid and shaping local ecology.

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Padsan River: Hydrology and Cultural Significance in Ilocos Norte

The Padsan River is the largest river in Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It flows through Dingras, Sarrat, and Laoag City.

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Tarlac River: Hydrology, Lahar Impact and Irrigation in Central Luzon

The Tarlac River is the longest tributary of the Agno River in Central Luzon, heavily impacted by Mount Pinatubo lahar.

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Sibalom River: Hydrology, Watershed Ecology and Conservation in Antique

The Sibalom River is the longest river in Antique, Philippines, with a 74.5 km course and a critical lowland rainforest watershed.

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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.

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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...

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Hinatuan Enchanted River: Geography, Exploration and Conservation

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

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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...

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Tago River: Hydrology, Basin Geography and Irrigation in Surigao del Sur

The Tago River in Mindanao drains a 1448 sq km basin, serving as a key irrigation source for rice fields and a boundary for multiple municip...

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Lobo River: Hydrology, Ecology and Infrastructure in Batangas

The Lobo River in Batangas is a 26 km waterway draining to the Verde Island Passage, noted for its clean water and irrigation value.

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San Cristobal River: Hydrology and Water Quality in Laguna

The San Cristobal River, also known as Matang Tubig, is a tributary of Laguna de Bay in Calamba and Cabuyao, facing significant pollution ch...

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Andanan River: Hydrology, Watershed Reserve and Infrastructure in Agusan del Sur

Profile of the Andanan River, a tributary of the Wawa River in Mindanao, covering its watershed reserve, bridges and ecological significance...

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San Juan River (Calamba): Hydrology and Water Quality in Laguna

Profile of the San Juan River in Calamba, Laguna, a tributary of Laguna de Bay with significant water quality monitoring data.

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Tunasan River: Hydrology, Ecology and the 1995 Fish Kills

The Tunasan River is a tributary of Laguna de Bay in the Philippines, known for its medicinal plant etymology and 1990s ecological crises.

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Iwahig River: Hydrology and Basin Geography in Palawan

Overview of the Iwahig River in Palawan, its basin topography, soil types, and flooding susceptibility.

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Abra River: Hydrology, Infrastructure and the 2022 Earthquake

The Abra River is the 7th largest river system in the Philippines, flowing from Benguet to Ilocos Sur.