Angeles: Dolores River

Angeles sits on the Central Luzon plain in the Philippines, where Mount Pinatubo rises west of a dense urban corridor. The city adjoins Clark Freeport, which occupies part of the former Clark Air Base, a major United States military installation that closed in 1991 after Pinatubo’s eruption. Angeles is closely linked to sisig: the now-national dish of chopped pork, seasoned with calamansi and chilli, was popularised here by restaurateur Lucia Cunanan, known as Aling Lucing. Holy Rosary Parish Church and Museo ning Angeles, housed in the former municipal hall, recall the older centre around which the city expanded. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Angeles and Central Luzon relate to Mount Pinatubo and the surrounding plain.

The Central Luzon Plain defines much of Central Luzon – its fertile alluvial soils support rice growing and a major agricultural economy. Bounded by the Sierra Madre to the east and the Zambales Mountains to the west, Region III extends from Manila Bay into the broad interior of Luzon. The Pampanga River is a key watercourse across the plain. In Malolos, Barasoain Church is closely associated with the First Philippine Republic and the Malolos Congress. Central Luzon is also home to Clark, a former United States military base that has developed into an important business and aviation area. Discover further points of interest through webcams across Central Luzon.

The Philippine archipelago defines much of the Philippines — more than 7,000 islands support coastal fishing, seafaring and trade across the western Pacific. Luzon, the largest island, contains Manila, while Mindanao lies to the south; between them, the Visayas form a dense central island region. The Sierra Madre runs along eastern Luzon, and the Cordillera Central rises in its north. The Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras are recognised by UNESCO, while Manila’s walled district of Intramuros recalls the Spanish colonial period. Fiestas, often linked to parish traditions, remain an important part of community life. Continue with other webcams from the area to see how this part of Southeast Asia connects regionally.