Natural Heritage

Domain

Discover the stunning natural landscapes that shape the culture and livelihoods of Panay Island’s provinces. From the rolling hills of Antique to the scenic beaches of Guimaras and the rich coastal resources of Capiz, these natural wonders are deeply connected to the cultural practices and beliefs of the people.

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

MT. GINKAHIGAN

Antique, Igburi, Patnongon

Mt. Ginkahigan is a protected mountain in Brgy. Igburi, Patnongon, serving as the headwater source for the barangay’s clean water … Read more

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

MT. NAPULAK

Igbaras, Iloilo, Tigbanaba

Mt. Napulak, located in Brgy. Tigbanaba, Igbaras, Iloilo, is a 1,200-meter mountain known for its granite “nipple rock” at the … Read more

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

MT. OPAO

Capiz, Pilar

Mt. Opao is a mountain located in San Silvestre and Blasco, Pilar, Capiz, covering over one hectare of government-owned land. … Read more

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

MT. SINGIT

Iloilo, Lambunao, Panuran

Mount Singit in Lambunao, Iloilo stands 700 meters above sea level and features unique geological formations which has served as … Read more

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

MT. SUPO: AGBUBUTO KAG AGPUPUTAY

Capiz, Parian, Sigma

Mount Supo, located in Barangay Parian, Sigma, Capiz, covers 16 hectares and includes the twin mountains Agbubuto and Agpuputay, named … Read more

Bodies of Water, Natural Heritage

NAGPANA FALLS

Barotac Viejo, Iloilo

Nagpana Falls is a 60-foot waterfall located in Sitio Nagpana, Barotac Viejo, within the ancestral land of the Indigenous People … Read more

Bodies of Water, Natural Heritage

NALUPA RIVER

Antique, Barbaza, Jinalinan

The Nalupa River is a calm and shallow river located in Purok 3, Jinalinan, in the municipality of Barbaza, Antique. … Read more

Bodies of Water, Natural Heritage

PAIT SPRING

Iloilo, Maasin, Magsaysay

Pait Spring in Barangay Magsaysay, Maasin, Iloilo is a small natural spring known for its distinct salty water. Locals have … Read more

Natural Heritage, Protected Area

PAN-AY RIVER WATERSHED FOREST RESERVE (PRWFR)

Capiz, Tapaz

The Panay River Watershed Forest Reserve (PRWFR) in Tapaz, Capiz, covers about 4,350 hectares and is recognized as a protected … Read more

Bodies of Water, Natural Heritage

PANI-AN RIVER

Estancia, Iloilo

The Pani-an River stretches about 7 kilometers from the mountains of Balasan to the sea, passing through barangays in Balasan … Read more

Animals (Fauna), Natural Heritage

PANTAT

Iloilo, Zarraga

Pantat, also known as catfish, is a native fish commonly found in slow-moving or stagnant waters like rivers and ponds … Read more

Natural Geological and Physiographical/ Land Formations, Natural Heritage

PATIO BEACH

Basiao, Capiz, Ivisan

Patio Beach, located in Brgy. Basiao, Ivisan, Capiz, is a 0.63-hectare public beach known for its fine white silica sand, … Read more

Animals (Fauna), Natural Heritage

PAWIKAN

Antique, Funda-Dalipe, San Jose de Buenavista

The pawikan (sea turtle), is a native reptile found in coastal areas of San Jose, especially in Brgy. Funda-Dalipe, Mojon, … Read more

Natural Heritage, Protected Area

PEDADA INTEGRATED MANGROVE ECOPARK

Ajuy, Iloilo, Pedada

The Pedada Integrated Mangrove Ecopark (PIME) in Barangay Pedada, Ajuy, Iloilo, is a 17.2-hectare protected water and mangrove reserve established … Read more

Natural Heritage, Plants (Flora)