The
Philippines boast of many
different kinds of natural water forms, such as bays, rivers, lakes falls, gulfs, straits, and swamps.
Because it is made up of islands, the country's coastline, if laid end-to-end, would measure around
17.5 thousand kilometers. The Philippines is blessed with excellent natural harbors for ports like
Manila Bay. Other excellent harbors
with port potentials are found in Ilocos, Pangasinan, Visayas, and Mindanao. The three largest rivers
in the country are the Cagayan River in
Northern Luzon, the Rio Grande de Mindanao,
and the Agusan River, also in Mindanao. Also noteworthy in terms of size are the Agno, Pasig,
Angat Pampanga, and Bicol rivers in Luzon. Most popular among tourist is the famous underground river
in Palawan. Aside from rivers, the country also abounds with lakes. Easily the most famous is the
heart-shaped Laguna de Bay. Other famous lakes are Taal in Batangas, Sampaloc in Laguna, Buhi and
Bulusan in Bicol, Naujan in Mindoro oriental, and Lanao and Mainit in Mindanao. Generating power
for the Nation’s growth are the magnificent waterfalls that serve as tourist attractions, as well.
The biggest is waterfalls is the Maria
Cristina falls, it can be found in the North Western part of Lanao province in Mindanao, while
the most popular is Pagsanjan falls in Laguna, where tourist came in droves.
Philippines boast of many
different kinds of natural water forms, such as bays, rivers, lakes falls, gulfs, straits, and swamps.
Because it is made up of islands, the country's coastline, if laid end-to-end, would measure around
17.5 thousand kilometers. The Philippines is blessed with excellent natural harbors for ports like
Manila Bay. Other excellent harbors
with port potentials are found in Ilocos, Pangasinan, Visayas, and Mindanao. The three largest rivers
in the country are the Cagayan River in
Northern Luzon, the Rio Grande de Mindanao,
and the Agusan River, also in Mindanao. Also noteworthy in terms of size are the Agno, Pasig,
Angat Pampanga, and Bicol rivers in Luzon. Most popular among tourist is the famous underground river
in Palawan. Aside from rivers, the country also abounds with lakes. Easily the most famous is the
heart-shaped Laguna de Bay. Other famous lakes are Taal in Batangas, Sampaloc in Laguna, Buhi and
Bulusan in Bicol, Naujan in Mindoro oriental, and Lanao and Mainit in Mindanao. Generating power
for the Nation’s growth are the magnificent waterfalls that serve as tourist attractions, as well.
The biggest is waterfalls is the Maria
Cristina falls, it can be found in the North Western part of Lanao province in Mindanao, while
the most popular is Pagsanjan falls in Laguna, where tourist came in droves.
Natural Resources
The Philippines is rich in natural resources. It has fertile,
arable lands, diverse flora and fauna, extensive coastlines, and rich mineral deposits.
About 30% of the land area of the country was determined be geologically prospective by the
Philippine Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau. But Only 1.5% of country's land area is covered with
mining permits. Despite the rich natural resources of the Philippines, the government is
restricting its exploitation. A logging ban is imposed on many areas of the country and only
in select areas are "sustainable logging" allowed. However illegal logging and
small-scale illegal mining continues is many areas. In July 2012, President Benigno Aquino III
ordered a stop to all mining activities in all (78 areas) protected and eco-tourism sites.
A positive step in the right direction to protect the natural resources of the Philippines.
arable lands, diverse flora and fauna, extensive coastlines, and rich mineral deposits.
About 30% of the land area of the country was determined be geologically prospective by the
Philippine Mines and Geo-Sciences Bureau. But Only 1.5% of country's land area is covered with
mining permits. Despite the rich natural resources of the Philippines, the government is
restricting its exploitation. A logging ban is imposed on many areas of the country and only
in select areas are "sustainable logging" allowed. However illegal logging and
small-scale illegal mining continues is many areas. In July 2012, President Benigno Aquino III
ordered a stop to all mining activities in all (78 areas) protected and eco-tourism sites.
A positive step in the right direction to protect the natural resources of the Philippines.
Our Land
The Philippines’ primary source of livelihood is
its fertile land. Rich, wide plains suitable for farming are found in the Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon,
South western Bicol, Panay, Negros, Davao, Cotabato, Agusan and Bukidnon. The country ‘s six major crops are
rice,
corn,
sugarcane,
coconut,
abaca and
tobacco.
Except for rice and corn, all these products are exported, along with bananas and pineapples.
its fertile land. Rich, wide plains suitable for farming are found in the Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon,
South western Bicol, Panay, Negros, Davao, Cotabato, Agusan and Bukidnon. The country ‘s six major crops are
rice,
corn,
sugarcane,
coconut,
abaca and
tobacco.
Except for rice and corn, all these products are exported, along with bananas and pineapples.
Our Forests
The Philippines also boasts of wide tracts of
lush, green forests. In fact, almost half of the country’s total land area is
forested. Sixty percent of these forests are found in Mindanao.
lush, green forests. In fact, almost half of the country’s total land area is
forested. Sixty percent of these forests are found in Mindanao.
Mineral resources
Except for petroleum and a number of metals,
mineral resources abound in Philippine soil. The country’s mineral deposits can
be classified into metals and non-metals. Our metal deposits are estimated at
21.5 billion metric tons, while non-metal deposits are projected at 19.3 billion
metric tons. Nickel
ranks first in terms of deposits and size, it is found in Surigao del Norte, Davao, Palawan,
Romblon and Samar. Iron is found in Ilocos Norte, Nueva Ecija, Camarines Norte and Cotabato.
While copper in
Zambales, Batangas, Mindoro, Panay and Negros. Among non-metal deposits, the most abundant
are cement, lime, and marble. Other non-metals include asbestos, clay, guano, asphalt,
feldspar, sulfur, talc, silicon, phosphate, and marble.
mineral resources abound in Philippine soil. The country’s mineral deposits can
be classified into metals and non-metals. Our metal deposits are estimated at
21.5 billion metric tons, while non-metal deposits are projected at 19.3 billion
metric tons. Nickel
ranks first in terms of deposits and size, it is found in Surigao del Norte, Davao, Palawan,
Romblon and Samar. Iron is found in Ilocos Norte, Nueva Ecija, Camarines Norte and Cotabato.
While copper in
Zambales, Batangas, Mindoro, Panay and Negros. Among non-metal deposits, the most abundant
are cement, lime, and marble. Other non-metals include asbestos, clay, guano, asphalt,
feldspar, sulfur, talc, silicon, phosphate, and marble.
Fishery Resources
With its
territorial waters measuring as much as 1.67 million square kilometers and located in the worlds fishing center, the
Philippines is definitely rich in marine resources. Of the 2,400 fish species
found in the country. 65 have good commercial value. Other marine products
include corals,
pearls,
crabs and
seaweeds. Some
of the countries best salt water fishing area’s are found in Sintangki Island in Sulu Estancia
in Bohol, Malampaya in Palawan, Lingayen Gulf in Pangasinan, San Miguel lake in Camarines
Norte, Bantayan Channel in Cebu, and the seas of Quezon and Sorsogon.
territorial waters measuring as much as 1.67 million square kilometers and located in the worlds fishing center, the
Philippines is definitely rich in marine resources. Of the 2,400 fish species
found in the country. 65 have good commercial value. Other marine products
include corals,
pearls,
crabs and
seaweeds. Some
of the countries best salt water fishing area’s are found in Sintangki Island in Sulu Estancia
in Bohol, Malampaya in Palawan, Lingayen Gulf in Pangasinan, San Miguel lake in Camarines
Norte, Bantayan Channel in Cebu, and the seas of Quezon and Sorsogon.
On the other hand, among our biggest fisher water
fishing areas are Laguna de Bay, Bombon Lake in Batangas, Bato Lake in Canmarines Sur,
Naujan Lake in Mindoro and Mainit lake in Agusan del Norte.
fishing areas are Laguna de Bay, Bombon Lake in Batangas, Bato Lake in Canmarines Sur,
Naujan Lake in Mindoro and Mainit lake in Agusan del Norte.
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