Philippine Sea coast

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The Philippine Sea coast is the eastern seaboard of the Philippines facing the Philippine Sea, characterized by long sandy beaches, fishing communities, and exposure to Pacific weather systems.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf coastline
geographical region
administrativeJurisdiction multiple coastal provinces of the Philippines
affectedBy Pacific typhoons
northeast monsoon (Amihan)
southwest monsoon (Habagat)
storm surges
borderedBy Sierra Madre mountain range in eastern Luzon
climateInfluence tropical monsoon climate
tropical rainforest climate in some sections
country Philippines
economicActivity artisanal fishing
coastal agriculture in some lowland areas
commercial fishing
small-scale tourism in beach areas
ecosystemType coral reefs offshore in many areas
mangrove forests in sheltered sections
sandy beaches
faces Pacific Ocean
Philippine Sea
hasCharacteristic exposed to Pacific weather systems
fishing communities
high wave energy in many areas
long sandy beaches
prone to coastal erosion in some stretches
hasFeature bays and coves along the eastern seaboard
river mouths opening into the Philippine Sea
hasSectionIn Bicol Region
Caraga Region
linked to: Caraga

Eastern Visayas
Leyte Island
linked to: Leyte

Luzon
Mindanao
Samar Island
locatedOnSideOf eastern side of the Philippine archipelago
marineZone Philippine exclusive economic zone on the eastern side
orientation generally north–south along the eastern Philippines
partOf Pacific Ring of Fire region
risk coastal flooding
tsunami exposure from Pacific seismic events
typhoon landfalls
subjectTo coastal management and disaster risk reduction programs of the Philippine government
supports small-scale coastal settlements
subsistence fisheries
usedFor navigation reference for shipping routes in the western Pacific

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San Isidro, Northern Samar locatedOn Philippine Sea coast
subject linked to: San Isidro
Palanan, Isabela, Philippines locatedIn Philippine Sea coast
Magpupungko Rock Pools locatedIn Philippine Sea coast
Hualien–Taitung railway line locatedOnCoast Pacific coast of Taiwan
linked to: Philippine Sea coast
Real, Quezon hasGeographicalFeature Philippine Sea coastline
subject linked to: Real
linked to: Philippine Sea coast
Buenavista, Marinduque locatedOn Philippine Sea coast
subject linked to: Buenavista
Dicasalarin Cove partOf Philippine Sea coast
Cape Engaño Lighthouse locatedIn Philippine Sea coast
Claveria, Cagayan hasFishingGrounds Luzon Strait coastal waters
subject linked to: Claveria
linked to: Philippine Sea coast
Baganga partOf Philippines’ eastern seaboard
linked to: Philippine Sea coast
San Isidro, Surigao del Norte locatedOn Philippine Sea coast
subject linked to: San Isidro
Biri Rock Formations locatedIn Philippine Sea coast
Puhunan rock formation locatedIn Philippine Sea coast
Tagnote rock formation locatedIn Philippine Sea coast