In Antique, a colorful river that stretches for more than 3 kilometers

At the foothills of the Sibalom Natural Park lies the Mau-It River. Stretching for more than 3 kilometers, the Mau-It River boasts of eye-catching boulders, colorful stones, and even semi-precious gems, it is often referred to as the Rainbow River.

Stones come in various colors, textures, shapes. There are even striped ones, as well as speckled and spotted ones, too!

According to geology enthusiast and park management board member Jonathan De Gracia, the river's colorful stones "are a product of ancient volcanic and tectonic movement."

"The area is rich in minerals," he adds, and as such, the area is an occasional source of semi-precious gems.

It's tempting to take a few home but The Sibalom Natural Park is a protected area so forget about pocketing these wonderfully colorful stones.

Instead, support local artisans who create beautiful art sculptures made with colorful stones that have naturally washed beyond the protected area’s confines and sell them for just P300 each.

Besides, there is more to the 6,778.44-hectare park than the Rainbow River. According to Sibalom Park Superintendent Anthony Evangelio, the Visayan Spotted Deer and Warty Pig, as well as Walden's and Tarictic hornbills have been spotted in the park.

Another awesome thing to see there? The largest flower on earth. The giant Rafflesia Speciosa, known to occur only on the island of Panay, was actually discovered in the mountains of Sibalom Natural Park 20 years ago.

The Sibalom Natural Park is just a four-hour driver from Boracay. Consider visiting it this summer. — LA, GMA Integrated News