ILOILO CITY – The on and off rain since last week has brought back stable water supply to this city and surrounding towns following a water shortage during the dry spell. THE Maasin Dam in Iloilo province is one of the key sources of water in Metro Iloilo. (MPIW) “We are pleased to inform...
President Marcos directed government agencies to focus on providing water access to the 40 million underserved population found to have no access to formal water supply. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over a sectoral meeting on May 7, 2024 at the Malacañan Palace. (Photo...
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) wants to recommend maintaining the current water supply allocation to sufficiently meet the demand during the summer season. MWSS Division Manager Patrick Dizon told Manila Bulletin on Thursday, April 25, that they will be meeting with...
BACOLOD CITY – PrimeWater Infrastructure Inc. has unveiled two projects to bolster the water supply of households in the northern part of this city by a total of four million liters per day (MLD). The groundbreaking of the Forbes Hill Water Source Interconnection and the Highland Hills projects...
Metro Manila's water concessionaires assured the public on Tuesday, April 16, that despite the sweltering temperatures and dwindling water levels at dams, their supply operations remain normal. With the forecast of scorching temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius in 24 areas across the...
Despite the rising temperatures, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) assured ample water supply and is prepared to implement augmentation programs for Metro Manila. MWSS Division Manager Patrick Dizon said on Wednesday, Mar. 3, that the two concessionaires, Manila Water Co. and...
Sen. Grace Poe called on water concessionaires to ensure continuous service and aim for zero interruptions for their customers as water shortage together with the intense heat could lead to an outbreak of diseases. "The heat is on, water is on high demand, and without it, our health is at risk,"...
The Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI) on Thursday, March 7, urged the Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD) to ensure the timely payment of its monthly invoices and adhere to its contractual obligations for the continued provision of essential water services in Cagayan de Oro City. COBI, in...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go has cited the importance of advancing efforts to provide clean drinking water supply and sanitation for Filipinos, especially in remote areas of the country. Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go delivers his speech at the 45th National Convention of the Philippine...
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. is making its largest capital investment ever this year since the privatization of water services in Metro Manila nearly three decades ago. In a statement, Maynilad said that the West Zone concessionaire is set to invest more than P31 billion this year in water and...
Razon-led Manila Water Co., Inc. exceeded its service connection target last year. The East Zone concessionaire said that the company recorded 23,701 new domestic connections from January to November 2023, surpassing its full-year goal of 19,898. “As early as November 2023, Manila Water has...
President Marcos has ordered relevant government agencies to expedite the completion of water projects as he stressed the importance of water security amid the ongoing El Niño phenomenon. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he led the inauguration of...
