The Nalupa River is a calm and shallow river located in Purok 3, Jinalinan, in the municipality of Barbaza, Antique. Its waters are murky due to the silty riverbed and are surrounded by vegetation, including nipa trees. Historically, the river's name traces back to the third settlement of Barbaza during Spanish colonization, when the area called Nalupa served as a defensive site against Moro raids before the town moved to its current location. Today, Nalupa is known as Jinalinan, which means “where it came from” or “place of origin.” The river plays a crucial socioeconomic role, providing locals with livelihood ...