Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) concessionaires said they are taking necessary preparations in anticipation of potential water supply reductions sourced from Angat Dam due to El Niño, The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) recently planned on deducting the water allocation...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, Feb. 19 said the water level of Angat Dam continued to decrease due to the lack of precipitation over the reservoir. Angat Dam (Mark Balmores) PAGASA recorded a reservoir water level of 207.78...
Former vice president Leni Robredo is now in Bellagio, Italy after being selected as one of the prestigious Rockefeller Foundation’s fellows for its Bellagio Center Residency Program. Former vice president Leni Robredo and her studio room in Bellagio, Italy (Photos from Robredo's social media...
The water levels at Angat Dam have been steadily declining since the onset of 2024, but measures are in place to guarantee adequate supply distribution to Metro Manila during the El Niño season. On Friday, Feb. 2, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said that the current decline...
West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has urged consumers to conserve water following the announcement of the latest Angat Dam and Ipo Dam levels in Bulacan. In a statement, Maynilad said Angat Dam is currently at 213.07 meters, slightly lower by 0.57 meters than last week, while...
State-run National Power Corporation (NPC) is eyeing to expand its cooperation with Korea Water Resources Corporation or K-Water, primarily on the sphere of dam safety – given that sizeable pie of the country’s power supply is still drawn from hydropower facilities. The planned expanded...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Sunday, Dec. 24 said spilling operations at Angat Dam in Bulacan are still ongoing as the dam’s water level continues to rise. (PAGASA) As of 8 a.m., the water level of Angat Dam was 213.39 meters or...
The water level of Bulacan’s Angat Dam increased "gradually" over the past 24 hours, from 213.22 meters to 213.31 meters, said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, Dec. 21. Angat Dam (Mark Balmores/ Manila Bulletin) PAGASA said the...
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said the spilling operations at the Angat and Ipo dams in Bulacan ceased on Thursday, Dec. 7. Angat Dam (Mark Balmores/Manila Bulletin) “With this development and with no significant forecast rainfall...
Angat Dam (Mark Balmores/Manila Bulletin) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) urged residents near the Angat River to prepare for possible flooding as Angat Dam and Ipo Dam in Bulacan are set to release water on Thursday, Nov. 30. “The water...
Angat Dam's spill gates will open at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 30, to release extra water brought about by incessant rains in the past 48 hours. Due to the continuous large inflow of rainwater to the Angat reservoir during the past 48 hours, the National Power Corporation (NPC-Angat Dam...
East and West zone concessionaires Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. reported that the dam level in Angat has reached its year-end goal. In a statement on Monday, Nov. 20, Angat Dam achieved a water elevation of 210.42 meters. The target level must be within 210 to 212 meters and...