The Tinabuan River in Dueñas, Iloilo, is where the Ulian and Jalaur rivers meet, creating a deep river that stays high even in the dry season. The riverbanks are sandy with rocky beds, and the area is used for quarrying gravel and sand. Historically, the river is linked to local legends and important events, including the settlement of early leaders and the death of a key religious figure during the Spanish era. The river supports local fishing and farming, with bamboo rafts once used to transport goods, helping connect nearby towns. However, unregulated quarrying and ownership conflicts threaten the river’s health, prompting local laws to protect and conserve the area.
Photo Credit/s:
Susan L. Pacheo, 2024
Mappers:
Claudette Patriarca, John Robert Laquihon, Jeania L. Lumayno, Jessica L. Malones, Christopher Ian Jocson
Tags:
bamboo rafts, cogon grass fields, Community Involvement, deep rivers, Dueñas Iloilo, Environmental Protection, farming communities Iloilo, Filipino culture, Habitat Loss, Jalaur River, local biodiversity, local fishing livelihoods, local legends Iloilo, , religious history Philippines, river conservation laws, river junction Philippines, river transportation, rocky riverbeds, , sandy riverbanks, scenic natural views, Spanish era history Philippines, sustainable tourism, Tinabuan River, ulian river,
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