Cool falls, springs, and caves entice sun-warmed visitors to Albay, Bohol, and Abra

April means shirts crusted with sweat and sun-heated cement walls, compelling families to seek shade and cool pools. Rather than swim in chlorinated pools or duck inside concrete resorts, "Saksi" on Friday showed some natural pools in Bohol and Albay that Filipinos are already flocking to.



In particular, Quitinday Falls in Jovellar, Albay have clear, ice-cold waters. Ensconced between two rock walls and covered in foliage and roots, the falls cascade into a pool from two points. One point issues forth a heavier stream and the other almost splits the waters into two jets on the way down. Best of all, free of charge.

Unlike Quitinday, Bohol's Tanawa Spring in Candijay has a P10 per person entrance fee. However, it features cool aquamarine waters and plants bending so low so as to be nearly touching the pool's surface. Because of the spring's depth, even experienced divers have difficulty diving to the bottom.

If keeping dry is a priority, cave diving in Bangued, Abra is a must-try. Brgy. Sapak plays host to the newly-opened Pita cave, which contains sparkling stalagmites and rock formations. Local officials are working to make the place more attractive to tourists.

When going on vacations, it's important to take pictures that seize the moment for all time. Professional photographer Jeremy Sandel of “Focus Bulacan” shared a few creative tips and ideas for getting the perfect camera shots this summer.

Traveling to other places may not be viable to some, which is why Good News offers ways to keep cool indoors. They even gave tips on how to keep pets cool, saving you both emergency trips to the vet. — Rie Takumi/VC, GMA News