By Allan Castañeda.
Location: Candaba, Pampanga, Philippines
This farmer is using his two-wheel tractor to plough the converted rice fields from a marshland area of Candaba Swamps in Pampanga, Philippines. The Candaba swamps are a flooded area during wet season which dries out during the dry season. This is an important area for agriculture, fisheries, irrigation, natural flood protection and provides a temporary home for migratory birds. Candaba Swamp continues to be drained & converted to agricultural land, while other portions have been protected as bird sanctuaries.
