Sunken Church Emerges in Dried-Up Dam in Nueva Ecija, Philippines

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Ruins of a centuries-old town have emerged at a dam parched by drought in the northern Philippines, giving residents a rare spectacle and an extra source of income in a region dependent on rice-growing.

Key Points

  • Ruins of a sunken church and old town structures have emerged at a dam in Nueva Ecija province
  • Residents are cashing in on tourism as a result
  • The old town was relocated in the 1970s during dam construction

Pros

  • Residents have a rare spectacle of ruins emerging due to drought
  • Extra source of income for locals who ferry tourists to the site

Cons

  • Drought conditions causing extreme heat in the region