The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) said on Monday, July 31, that the recent weather disturbances that hit the country have contributed a lot in increasing the water level in Angat Dam and other dams in Luzon. NWRB Executive Director Sevillo David Jr., said the recent monitoring revealed that...
There will be enough supply of potable water for communities that were severely devastated by Super Typhoon “Egay,” the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) assured the public Monday, July 31. *(File photo) * OCD Administrator Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno said no less than President Ferdinand...
BAGUIO CITY – Typhoon “Egay” has unleashed enough water to replenish this city’s dwindling reserves. Baguio Water District General Manager Salvador Royeca reported improved water level in two of the city’s biggest sources – the Busol Rainwater Harvesting Facility and the Santo Tomas...
The Senate should “seize the moment” by heeding President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s marching orders to finally pass the proposed Department of Water Resources Management (DWRM) bill. “Water deserves serious focus and consolidated effort,” Sen. Grace Poe said after...
The P8.3-trillion Build Better More (BBM) infrastructure program would address the water shortage and connect islands through bridges and expressways, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Monday, July 24, during his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang Pambansa...
Bagong Henerasyon (BH) Party-list Rep. Bernadette Herrera (Rep. Herrera's office) A ranking solon is crossing her fingers that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. would press for the creation of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) in his upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA). Bagong...
Manila Water will construct a new water treatment facility in Pakil, Laguna which can produce 200 million liters per day (MLD) of treated water, the east zone concessionaire announced on Friday, July 21. *(Courtesy of Manila Water) * The P7.84 billion East Bay Phase 2 Water Treatment Plant in...
(Unsplash) AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has reiterated his call for the creation of a Department of Water Resources amid the lingering threat of El Niño, or the extended dry season. “Kailangang paghandaang mabuti ng pamahalaan ang El Niño, lalo pa at inaasahan na makakaapekto ito sa mga...
The Manila Water clarified to the public on Friday, July 14, that the water service interruptions being conducted by the company are not the result of the decreased allocation from the Angat Dam but due to its regular and preventive maintenance activities. *(File photo by MANILA BULLETIN) * Manila...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (Rep. Salceda's office) Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda says that the "most immediate and effective solution" to the water crisis is to make the local agriculture sector more efficient with how it uses water. “The most economic point-of-view here is...
Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna- Pangan announced on Thursday, July 13, that 10 mobile tankers will be deployed by the Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) in city barangays affected by the water interruption. "[Kung] bakit po nangyayari ito ay dahil nga po mababa na ang level ng water sa Angat Dam,...
(Unsplash) The House of Representatives under Speaker Martin Romualdez began to address water supply challenges in the country back in 2022, months before the projected harsh El Niño episode had grabbed news headlines. Thus, said Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, chairman of the House Committee...
