Pagsanjan, Laguna, Philippines. 01 May,2026. A couple fishes in a river using a recycled fan guard as a small hand net. A local form of artisanal hand fishing, where everyday objects are repurposed to catch fish in shallow waters. Filipinos cool off in the Bumbungan River in the Pagsanjan Gorge National Park, on Labor Day. Over the past few days, several areas are under "danger" heat index alert and the weather bureau warned the public to take measures to reduce risks, prompting people to seek relief in rivers & natural water sources on this public holiday. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

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