Geography of the Philippines Bay. Laguna de Bay, east of Manila Bay, is the largest freshwater lake in the Philippines. Several rivers have been harnessed for hydroelectric power. To protect the country's biological resources, the government has taken a first step of preparing a Biodiversity Action Plan to address conservation of threatened species. The islands are volcanic in origin, being part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, and are mostly mountainous. The highest point in the country is the peak of Mount Apo in Mindanao, which is above sea level. The second highest point can be found on Luzon at Mount Pulag, a peak
Bay, Laguna Lake of [the town of] Bay). Eventually, the Spanish came to call the whole province ""La Provincia de la Laguna de Bay"." In 1581, San Antonio de Bay became the capital of the Province of Laguna de Bay and remained so until 1688 when the capital was moved to Pagsanjan. In the , the population of Bay, Laguna, was people, with a density of . Voter population as of 2016 is estimated to be 34,195, according to the COMELEC. Like other LGUs in Laguna, the town holds election every three years, which will cover from Mayor, Vice Mayor, and up