Abra River

Abra River is one of the longest and largest in the Philippines. It emanates from the mountains of Mankayan, Benguet as well as the municipalities of Bauko and Tadian in Mountain Province. Collectively, it has a drainage system of 5,125 square kilometers and a length of 178 kilometers. As it passes along Abra, numerous rivers such as Tineg River and Boliney River join it. Even before the Spanish invasion, the river already played an important role among the local communities. It teemed with various marine species such as eels and fishes. Today, however, the operations of Lepanto Mines and commercial farming are causing the gradual degeneration of the river. Urgent actions need to be done to address the issue and save the Abra river.