Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary

Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary

Forming a mountain ridge running north-south along the Pujada Peninsula in the south-eastern part of the Eastern Mindanao Biodiversity Corridor, the Mount Hamiguitan Range Wildlife Sanctuary has an elevation range of 75–1,637 m above sea level and provides critical habitat for a range of plant and animal species. The property showcases terrestrial and aquatic habitats at different elevations, and includes threatened and endemic flora and fauna species, eight of which are found only at Mount Hamiguitan. These include critically endangered trees, plants and the iconic Philippine eagle and Philippine cockatoo.

 Philippines

N6 43 1.81 E126 10 24.35

Date of Inscription: 2014

Criteria: (x)

Property : 16,923.07 ha

Buffer zone: 9,729.77 ha

Ref: 1403rev

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Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras

Batad Cluster

Mayoyao Cluster

For 2,000 years, the high rice fields of the Ifugao have followed the contours of the mountains. The fruit of knowledge handed down from one generation to the next, and the expression of sacred traditions and a delicate social balance, they have helped to create a landscape of great beauty that expresses the harmony between humankind and the environment.

• (i) the Nagacadan terrace cluster
• (ii) the Hungduan terrace cluster
• (iii) the central Mayoyao terrace cluster 
• (iv) the Bangaan terrace cluster
• (v) the Batad terrace cluster  

Philippines
Ifugao Province, Cordillera Region, Luzon Island
N16 56 2.004 E121 8 12.012
Date of Inscription: 1995
Criteria: (iii)(iv)(v)
Ref: 722

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Baroque Churches of the Philippines

 Miag-ao

Santa Maria

San Agustin Church

San Agustin Church

These four churches, the first of which was built by the Spanish in the late 16th century, are located in Manila, Santa Maria, Paoay and Miag-ao. Their unique architectural style is a reinterpretation of European Baroque by Chinese and Philippine craftsmen.

• San Agustin Church
• Santa Maria Church
• Miagao Church
• Paoay Church

Philippines

Immaculate Conception: District of Intramuros, City of Manila Nuestra Senora: Municipality of Santa Maria, Province of Ilocos Sur San Agustin: Municipality of Paoay, Province of Ilocos Norte Santo Tomas: Municipality of Miag-ao, Province of Iloilo

N14 35 24 E120 58 12

Date of Inscription: 1993

Criteria: (ii)(iv)

Ref: 677

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Historic Town of Vigan

Brief Description

Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a culture and townscape that have no parallel anywhere in East and South-East Asia.

Philippines

Province of Ilocos Sur

N17 34 30 E120 23 15

Date of Inscription: 1999

Criteria: (ii)(iv)

Ref: 502rev

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Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park

Brief Description

The Tubbataha Reef Marine Park covers 130,028 ha, including the North and South Reefs. It is a unique example of an atoll reef with a very high density of marine species; the North Islet serving as a nesting site for birds and marine turtles. The site is an excellent example of a pristine coral reef with a spectacular 100-m perpendicular wall, extensive lagoons and two coral islands.

  Philippines
Municipality of Cagayancillo, Province of Palawan
N8 57 12 E119 52 3
Date of Inscription: 1993
Extension: 2009
Criteria: (vii)(ix)(x)
Property : 130,028 ha
Ref: 653bis

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Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park

Brief Description

This park features a spectacular limestone karst landscape with an underground river. One of the river's distinguishing features is that it emerges directly into the sea, and its lower portion is subject to tidal influences. The area also represents a significant habitat for biodiversity conservation. The site contains a full 'mountain-to-sea' ecosystem and has some of the most important forests in Asia.

Philippines
Palawan Province
N10 10 0 E118 55 0
Date of Inscription: 1999
Criteria: (vii)(x)
Property : 5,753 ha
Ref: 652r

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