#Philippine Geography
Articles tagged with «Philippine Geography».
Cassamata Hill National Park: Geography, Recreation and Heritage in Bangued
Cassamata Hill National Park in Bangued, Abra is a 57-hectare protected area offering views of Mount Banti Goolong and the Abra River valley...
Subic Bay: Geography, Naval History and Maritime Heritage
Subic Bay is a bay on the west coast of Luzon, Philippines. This article covers its geography, history as a US Naval Base, shipwrecks, and t...
Casecnan Protected Landscape: Geography, Hydroelectric Development and Conservation
Protected area in Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Aurora protecting the Casecnan River watershed and supporting hydroelectric power generation.
Sierra Madre: Geography, Ecology and Conservation of Luzon's Eastern Range
The Sierra Madre is the longest mountain range in the Philippines, spanning 540 km along Luzon's eastern coast and serving as a critical bio...
Balayan Bay: Geography, Etymology and Marine Ecology
Balayan Bay is a large bay in Batangas, Luzon, part of the Verde Island Passage, known for its etymology and historical fish biodiversity.
San Juanico Strait: Geography, Infrastructure and Maritime Connectivity
San Juanico Strait separates Samar and Leyte in the Eastern Visayas. It is crossed by the San Juanico Bridge and HVDC power lines.
Ormoc Bay: Geography and the 1944 Naval Campaign
Ormoc Bay is a large bay in Leyte, Philippines, extending from the Camotes Sea. Site of the decisive 1944 Battle of Ormoc Bay.
Lake Balanan: Tectonic Formation and Ecology in Siaton, Negros Oriental
Lake Balanan is a tectonic lake in Siaton, Negros Oriental, formed by a 1925 earthquake. It features a figure-eight shape and is managed as...
Cebu Strait: Geography, Maritime Routes and Regional Connectivity
The Cebu Strait connects the Bohol Sea and Camotes Sea, separating Cebu and Bohol. A key maritime corridor in Central Visayas.
Iligan Bay: Geography, Ports and Conservation in Northern Mindanao
Iligan Bay is a bay in Northern Mindanao, Philippines, part of the Bohol Sea, with key ports in Iligan City and conservation efforts by the...
Adams, Ilocos Norte: Geography, governance and cultural profile
Adams is a single-barangay municipality in Ilocos Norte, Philippines, established in 1983. It features remote mountain terrain, indigenous c...
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.
Barangay: Administrative structure and history of the Philippine village
Overview of the barangay, the smallest administrative division in the Philippines, its history, governance, and elections.
San Miguel, Lobo: History and community profile
Barangay San Miguel in Lobo, Batangas: history, geography, sitios and infrastructure.
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 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.
Poblacion: The administrative and commercial heart of Philippine towns
Exploring the poblacion, the central district of Philippine municipalities, its Spanish colonial origins, and its role as a civic and commer...
Punta Fuego: Geography, History and Resort Development in Nasugbu
Flame-shaped headland in Batangas featuring a historic 1600 naval battle site and an 88-hectare private resort community.
Mount Dulang-dulang: Geography, Ecology and Indigenous Heritage
Mount Dulang-dulang is the second highest peak in the Philippines at 2941 m, located in Bukidnon, Mindanao.
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.