As El Niño continues to affect the Philippines and temperatures rise this summer, Razon-led concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. has put in place its mitigation plan to secure a reliable water supply for other service areas. The water firm’s subsidiary, Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV)...
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...
courtesy: DENR As the temperature in Metro Manila and other parts of the country continue to sizzle, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources...
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,"...
CEBU CITY – Mountain barangays in this city severely affected by the El Niño phenomenon have been placed under a state of calamity. CEBU City government personnel conducts water rationing in an upland barangay due to lack of water caused by the El Niño phenomenon. (Councilor Joel...
As the summer heat intensifies, Manila Water reported a decline in water levels across Metro Manila's three main water sources. During the period from March 1 to April 1, the Angat Dam registered the largest drop of 6.9 meters among the three dams, falling from 205.7 meters a month ago to 198.8...
Many parts of Antipolo City, Taytay, Teresa, Morong, Angono and Binangonan in Rizal Province had no water supply on Black Saturday following two separate emergency repair works by Manila Water in the province. Based on Manila Water Service advisory on its Facebook page at 6:30 p.m., the water...
Senator Grace Poe on Monday, March 25 slammed China anew for its latest attack on a Philippine supply vessel at the West Philippine Sea, saying such “uncivilized action should stop.” “We deplore the latest water cannon attack by China on a Philippine supply vessel that injured our...
East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. is urging customers to check their water valves and meters before heading out of town. In a statement on Monday, March 25, the water utility company reminded customers to assess their residences for possible leaks or defective fixtures to avoid water...
China is protesting the alleged “trespassing” of Philippine resupply vessels in the Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal, adding that its response of using a water cannon during the incident was “reasonable” and “professional.” In a statement on Monday, March 25, the Chinese Embassy in...
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Stressing that China “has no right” to be in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal and its vessels must “leave” immediately, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Monday, March 25, summoned Chinese Embassy in Manila’s charge d’affaires to lodge a “strong protest” against the recent...
