Sibunag River is the longest river in Guimaras which spans approximately 10 kilometers from its source in the hills of Barangays Millan, Tanglad, and Ayangan to its mouth at the Guimaras Strait. Flowing through Barangay Alegria, it provides irrigation to agricultural lands and supports fishing, as well as sand and gravel extraction. Rich in biodiversity and cultural heritage, the river is steeped in legend, most notably the tale of Prince Sibunag which explains the river’s mystical origins. During both the Spanish and Japanese colonial periods, it served as a strategic refuge. Presently, it is a site for community gatherings, festivities, and trade. Conservation efforts at the barangay, municipal, and national levels help work to protect this vital waterway for future generations.
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Talaban, 2024
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Orenda De la Cruz (2021), Elaine Cuenca (2021), Nedia Tosalem (2021), Dolores Togonon (2021), Ernesto Jose Gallano (2021), Leomin Padios (2021), Gemmalyn Chavez (2021), Joel Galve (2021), Gilly Jay H. Talaban (2024), Excell Joy Magno (2024), Lorena Amigable (2024)
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Agricultural Irrigation, , , , , , Community Gatherings, Cultural Heritage, Fishing, Guimaras Strait, Japanese Period Refuge, local economy, Local Trade, Longest River Guimaras, Municipal Conservation, Mystical Origins, National Conservation, Prince Sibunag, River Biodiversity, River Festivities, River Legends, Sand and Gravel Extraction, Sibunag River, Spanish Period Refuge, Waterway Protection
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