The Harley Owners Group – Manila Chapter visited the 12 Great Lakes of the Philippines for a 17-day ride in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Last October, HOG riders planned a #MoTourism ride that will promote Philippine tourism through riding. It’s a different ride apart from riding from Luzon to Mindanao and vis-à-vis. It’s a 17-day ride of a different route visiting the lakes of the Philippines.
Last October 8, The Harley Owners Group – Manila Chapter’s headed by its Director Rizalino Roxas, converged in Manila on a ride to the great lakes of South Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. Here’s what the Philippines lakes have to offer that these riders featured.
According to the SEAFDEC/AQD INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORY, there are 59-70 lakes in the Philippines. It contributes at least 15% to the total annual fisheries production. These include the well-known Laguna de Bay and Lake Taal in Luzon; Lake Danao in Visayas; and Lake Lanao and Lake Mainit in Mindanao.
Sampaloc Lake, San Pablo, Laguna
The first lake visited is Sampaloc Lake. The serene water matches with the perfect background of Mt. Banahaw made the HOG-Manila riders in awe. This volcanic crater lake is the largest of the Seven Lake, making it the most popular lake of Seven that surrounds the San Pablo, Laguna.
Sumlang Lake, Camalig, Albay
Traversing the highway of Camalig, Albay, Mayon Volcano is always on sight. And where do you think you can have the best view of the volcano? Look no further, the 2nd lake, Sumlang Lake, has one of the greatest spots.This lake used to be a carabao resting place to take a bath. Now known as a tourist destination for riders as resting place while enjoying the great view of the Mayon Volcano while dine-in eating the best Laing in the region.
Lifestyle On Wheels happened to spend a long long time in Camalig Lake just to have a perfect shot of Mayon Volcano that was surrounded by the lake, during the 2022 Philippine Motorcycle Tourism’s Catanduanes Festival.
Lake Bulusan, Bulusan, Sorsogon
While in Luzon, the 3rd lake visited is Lake Bulusan. It lies at the heart of Bulusan Volcano National Park in Sorsogon. Also known as the “Switzerland of the Orient” because it reminded Westerners of Switzerland. A landscape dominated by mountains and lakes. Its colored green water is due to its rich presence of algae. Good for fishes and other organisms. This uncrowded park is great for our HOG-Manila riders to relax and unwind.
Lake Danao, Ormoc, Leyte
Lake Danao is the 4th Lake visited in the province of Ormoc, Leyte. It is considered the City’s main natural attraction. The violin-shaped lake that surrounds the Amandiwin mountain range. Ormoc City’s friendly people made the HOG-Manila riders stay for more.
Lake Mainit, Surigao del Norte
Lake Mainit is the fourth largest lake in the Philippines. The 5th lake visited by the The Harley Owners Group – Manila Chapter. Found in Surigao del Norte, it is shared between the provinces of Surigao del Norte and Agusan del Norte. People do more things like family picnics, fishing and boating. It is called Mainit because it has two sources of hot springs. What are these hot springs called?
Lake Lutayan/Lake Buluan, Sultan Kudarat
The Harley Owners Group – Manila Chapter got a chance to visit the 3rd largest lake in the Philippines. Lake Lutayan/Lake Buluan is the 6th Lake where the riders got a chance to witness the Milkfish, Walking catfish, Common carp, and Mozambique tilapia, to name a few. It is the main product of the lake that is threatened by the mining operation in its nearby province.
Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
The breathtaking vistas, classically beautiful people, and a vibrant culture surrounds the 7th lake, Lake Sebu. It is a natural lake found in the municipality of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato. It serves as a natural irrigation of Sultan Kudarat and South Cotabato. Likewise, the lake is the country’s most important watershed.
Lifestyle On Wheels also got a chance to ride here during the 23rd National Motorcycle Convention held last 2017. And here, Lake Sebu is rich in heritage and culture, truly, the Harley Owners Group – Manila Chapter, enjoyed.
Lake Apo, Valencia, Bukidnon
Undoubtedly, the 8th lake will find riders the love of time here. Lake Apo in the city of Valencia in Bukidnon province is a crater lake that is surrounded by lots of tall trees. It is awarded as the cleanest inland body of water in the Region during the late 1990s. Hence, taking a dip into water is not advisable due to its stagnant, foggy, and misty deep water.
Lanao Lake, Marawi, Lanao Del Sur
The 9th lake is not just about beauty. It’s the 2nd largest lake in the Philippines and serves as a major source of food and livelihood in Lanao. Yes, it’s Lanao Lake of Marawi, Lanao Del Sur. Biodiversity has found homes to 17 species that have been since ancient times. It is declared one of the 15 ancient lakes in the world by UNESCO World Heritage. It is also said that A Maranao myth describes the formation of the lake. Visit the place to care and find out.
Lake Lakewood, Zamboanga del Sur
Lake Lakewood is like a paradise found in Zamboanga del Sur. This is the 10th lake where you can be reenergized. Its beauty mesmerizes the riders, making them stay and never go home. Or at least just thinking of it. Its 800-hectare serene waters best attracts riders and visitors.
Locals often visit this place by means of a habal-habal. Yes, Lifestyle On Wheels witnessed it at last 2019’s Philippine Loop ride. It’s fascinating how 4-6 passengers can be balanced by the rider even on rough roads.
Twin Lake of Balinsasayao, Negros Oriental
The 11th lake is a tiring ride. Unwelcoming weather is recharged with the unwinding beauty of the twin lakes of Negros Oriental. Lake Balinsasayao is a flora and fauna sanctuary where at least 27 mammalian species have been documented in the area.
What do you think is the 12th great lake visited by the Harley Owners Group – Manila Chapter? All riders returned to Manila at the Caltex -SLEX Southbound as their stop-over last October 24, 2022. Congratulation and have a #SafeRideJourney.
The Great Lakes of the Philippine Motorcycle Adventures is supported by Tourism Promotions Board, DENR, PNP, Harley-Davidson, Chevron, Caltex, UNTV, Archipelago, FastCat, Double Dragon, The North Face, Ropalli, Katunying’s, Pascual Consumer Healthcare Corp., and Altitude Digital.
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