Drought in the Philippines exposes centuries-old town submerged by dam, attracting tourists.

Drought in the Philippines reveals centuries-old town submerged by dam, attracting tourists and providing extra income. Following a prolonged spell with little rain, the dried-up dam in Nueva Ecija province unveiled parts of a sunken church and foundations of old structures from a town relocated in the 1970s. Some locals are ferrying tourists to the site, earning higher incomes than before.

May 03, 2024
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