Rivers & Lakes
Rivers, lakes, lagoons, waterfalls, and natural water features across the Philippines.
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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...
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Bugang River: Ecology, Conservation and Ecotourism in Pandan, Antique
The Bugang River in Pandan, Antique, is a 6 km river recognized as the Philippines' Cleanest Inland Body of Water, featuring unique fish bio...
Zapote River: Geography, Battle of 1899 and Regional Infrastructure
The Zapote River in Metro Manila and Cavite, site of the 1899 Battle of Zapote River and key regional boundary.
Naga River: Hydrology and Cultural Significance in Camarines Sur
The Naga River in Camarines Sur is an extension of the Bicol River, celebrated annually for its cultural and historical importance to the ci...
Aklan River: Hydrology, Etymology and Watershed Conservation
The Aklan River is the longest river in Aklan province and the third-longest on Panay island, originating from Mount Baloy.
Ilagan River: Hydrology and Basin Geography in Isabela
The Ilagan River is a major tributary of the Cagayan River in Isabela, Philippines, with a catchment of 3132 square kilometres.
Lake Danao (Leyte): Geography, Hydrology and Conservation
Volcanic lake in Leyte supplying water to Tacloban; protected under NIPAS Act.
Rio Grande de Mindanao: Hydrology, Basin Geography and Flood Management
The Rio Grande de Mindanao is the largest river system in Mindanao, draining 23,169 km2. This article covers its course, tributaries, and fl...
Allah River: Hydrology, Basin Geography and Irrigation Infrastructure in Mindanao
The Allah River flows through South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Maguindanao del Sur, feeding the Mindanao River.
Siniloan River: Hydrology, Conservation and Recreational Geography
The Siniloan River in Laguna, Philippines, is a tributary of Laguna de Bay known for its waterfalls and conservation efforts.
Chico River: Geography, Kalinga Heritage and the Dam Controversy
The Chico River is the longest tributary of the Cagayan River in Luzon, spanning 233 km through the Cordillera region.