Marbel River in Kidapawan City

Children enjoy the cold water of the Marbel River in Kidapawan City in the southern Philippines despite scorching heat of the summer, which has become a major problem in many farm areas in the southern region. The long dry spell is causing frequent blackouts in Mindanao because of low level of water at the Iligan City hydropower plant. (Geo Solmerano - Mindanao Examiner Photo)