Naga River

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Naga River
Ilog Naga
Bicol river watershed.png
Bicol River drainage area
Native nameSalog Naga  (Central Bikol)
Location
Country Philippines
Region Bicol Region
Province Camarines Sur
City Naga
Physical characteristics
Source 
  location Mount Isarog, Bicol Region
Discharge 
  location San Miguel Bay (when the sea level is low)
Basin features
ProgressionNaga–Bicol

The Naga River (Central Bicol: Salog Naga) is a river in Naga City, Philippines. It is an extension of the Bicol River.

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Naga River Day

The first Naga River Day, dubbed Aldaw kan Salog nin Buhay (Day of River's Life), was celebrated on March 8, 2014, in the city of Naga. The event was established through Mayoral Proclamation No. 2014-002 which declares every second Saturday of March as Naga River Day. Its aim is to highlight the importance of the Naga River, particularly its role in the history and culture of the city. It also seeks to encourage Naga citizens to take responsibility for the river's cleanliness. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Macatangay, Ana-Liza S. (10 February 2014). "March 8 is Naga River Day". Bicol Standard. Archived from the original on 6 August 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2019.
  2. "Big events arrayed for Naga River Day". City Government of Naga. Archived from the original on 1 March 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2019.

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