#Philippine Geography
Articles tagged with «Philippine Geography».
Tablas Strait: Geography and the MV Doña Paz Maritime Disaster
Tablas Strait separates Mindoro, Tablas, Panay and Romblon. Site of the 1987 MV Doña Paz collision, the deadliest peacetime maritime disaste...
Guimaras Strait: Geography, Marine Ecology and Environmental History
Overview of the Guimaras Strait in Western Visayas, its marine biodiversity, and the impact of major oil spills.
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.