Lake Danao - one of the most beautiful lakes in the island of Leyte, located 18 km north-east from the city of Ormoc. The lake, which has the shape of a violin, covers an area of ​​148 hectares and is part of the national park "Lake Dana", which also includes a ridge Amandivin. The park - 2193 hectares. The lake lies at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level, which is why the temperature of the surrounding area is somewhat lower than the national average.

Originally the lake was called Imelda in honor of the wife of President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines. It was taken under state protection in June 1972. And in 1998, it was renamed Dana. Today, the lake is a source of drinking water for a population of at least seven cities in the province of Oriental Leyte, including the island's largest city - Tacloban. In addition, it is also an important source for irrigation of rice fields in such towns as the Dagami, Burauen, Pastrana and Tabon-Tabon.

Dana is of volcanic origin, and appeared likely to result in a major shift of the geological crust, which gives the lake a interesting shape. In the vicinity of the lake are situated wetlands which are of great ecological importance. It is believed that once these lands were part of the lake, but eventually began to withdraw its shores.

Today, the entire national park and the lake in particular, held a variety of research projects. The most serious threat to the avifauna of the lake is illegal hunting, which involved not only local residents, but also visitors. The most common prey of poachers are hornbills, doves and pigeons. Another problem for the ecosystem of the lake is shifting cultivation practiced by local farmers, and illegal logging, which leads to degradation of some areas of the national park.