Hello Hivers! What a day we are having here right now! It seems the days are getting hotter every day. The country has seen record-breaking temperatures, and a looming water crisis is on the horizon. Many people are complaining now that they can't pump any water from their water wells. Even a whole town that had been deliberately flooded decades ago to pave the way for a huge dam project for irrigation had been resurfaced due to low water levels.
This photo is from a friend who recently went there to set foot and see for themselves. The photo shows the remnant of a church from the old Pantabangan town that resurfaced again after more than a decade of being under water. Well, the place is just 33 kilometers away from my place. I'm hoping I can visit before the rainy season comes. I heard that the water is much lower now that the old cemetery has resurfaced again. Oh, it sounds creepy! ...
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Going back to the workplace. Trucks full of palay (raw rice) had been going back and forth inside the rice mill to sell their product. Even in unusually hot weather, work must be done, and by the way, thanks to that mega dam project, which sacrificed a whole town, its nearby towns and cities enjoy a vast field of irrigated farms that give people livelihoods and contribute to the country's food supply.
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After work, it's time to relax. The most popular for us is karaoke. I think this is one of the most favorite pastimes for Filipinos. Every occasion is not complete without it. Even a "drinking session" is always appreciated when everyone is singing. No wonder Filipinos have a real talent for singing.
Every time people are having a karaoke singing jam, it becomes a magnet for gathering, which always ends up in a "drinking session," laughter, and fun.
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That is all for now. Next blog soon. :)