Pagsanjan/Cavinti, Laguna Province, Philippines. 01st May, 2026. On this hot public holiday, Filipinos and tourists alike seek relief in the Pagsanjan Gorge National Park, taking the opportunity to discover the dramatic cliffs, to enjoy the coolness of the riverine gorges and the lush rainforest, and to visit the famous Pagsanjan Falls, accessible by boat or canoe along the Bumbungan River. Credit: Kevin Izorce/Alamy Live News

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