Gov’t revives 59 deep wells amid El Niño threat
The government plans to reactivate 59 deep wells and deploy water tanks and tankers across CALABARZON as El Niño threatens water supplies and rainfall declines.
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Climate or debt? Between the devil and deep blue sea
Enough of using agencies that have become graft delivery systems, and coordinate with LGUs that are directly impacted.
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Water district tapping two rivers to counter ‘Super El Niño’
Cagayan de Oro Water District plans a P5-million water plant using the Bobonawan and Cagayan rivers as the city prepares for the forecast very strong El Niño…
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Province fast-tracks water projects
Iloilo City is accelerating water distribution upgrades, pipe replacement and desalination projects to reduce reliance on shallow wells amid concerns that…
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Sablayan shifts crops amid water supply threat
Sablayan farmers are being urged to shift more than 6,000 hectares to water-efficient crops such as mongo and corn as the municipality prepares for prolonged…
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Palace: Don’t hoard water amid El Niño
Malacañang urged Filipinos to conserve water and avoid panic buying as the NWRB reduced Metro Manila’s water allocation ahead of a potentially severe El Niño.…
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Gov’t braces for strong El Niño
The Philippine government is preparing groundwater sources, solar-powered irrigation pumps and water system repairs as a very strong El Niño threatens farms,…
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Maynilad cuts water losses ahead of El Niño
Maynilad Water Services recovers over 150 million liters of water per day through leak repairs and pipeline rehabilitation, cutting non-revenue water to 31.5%…
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Bayawan City welcomes water refilling station
‘Every household, every school, and every institution deserves reliable access to safe drinking water.’
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DPWH begins underground water detention basin construction
The DPWH has begun construction of an underground water detention basin beneath Rajah Sulayman Plaza in Malate, Manila, to help reduce flooding in Malate,…
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Cam. Norte placed under state of calamity due to water shortage, El Niño
The province of Camarines Norte was placed under state of calamity due to shortage of water supply and the effects of El Niño phenomenon, an advisory posted by…
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Lusaran water lagoon okayed
Cebu City Council approved a no-objection resolution for a proposed 200,000-cubic-meter water impounding lagoon in Barangay Lusaran, while the city also…
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Siargao women ride AI wave of opportunity
Aboitiz Foundation developed AIDA Plus, expanding the digital livelihoods model to reach more Filipinos and provide a broader range of skills.
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Siyensikat features science-based interventions
Siyensikat Season 9 showcases DoST’s community science projects, from a gravity-fed water system in Zamboanga del Norte to digital libraries, early warning…
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Pampanga folks receive water
Manila Water Foundation and Clark Water delivered 1,000 units of potable water to flood-hit communities in San Fernando and San Simon, Pampanga, supporting…
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Desalinated water reaches Cebu network
Cebu boosts water security as desalinated water from IMCC begins entering MCWD’s distribution system, adding a climate-resilient supply for Mactan Island…
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