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
Laguna de Guayatayoc James's flamingos, Andean flamingos and Chilean flamingos. Laguna de Guayatayoc Laguna de Guayatayoc is a body of salty water in Argentina, located in the south of the Cochinoca Department, in the province of Jujuy. The lake is almost united with the Salinas Grandes. Its surface area is highly variable, depending on the season and longer cycles of drought and humidity. In the puna ecoregion, summer (December–March) is the rainy season; hence the lake is largest in March and April. It covers an area of approximately 240 km and is about 6 metres deep. Laguna de Guayatayoc is home to large