Tag: Water Management
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Senator Imee Marcos Advocates for Unified Water Management Agency
During a press conference in Iloilo City, Senator Imee Marcos, who is running for re-election, expressed her ongoing commitment to establishing a single agency dedicated to managing water resources. She highlighted the looming threat of water scarcity, predicting it to be a significant challenge within the next decade and a half. Marcos criticized the current…
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Philippines and Israel Forge Ahead in Agricultural Innovation Partnership
In a significant move to bolster agricultural development and innovation, the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) of the Philippines has solidified a strategic alliance with Israel. The partnership was discussed during a meeting in Quezon City on January 15, 2025, between DAR Secretary Conrado Estrella III and Israel’s Ambassador Ilan Fluss, focusing on enhancing agricultural…
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Philippines and Japan Strengthen Environmental Ties, Push Forward on Climate Initiatives
In a significant move to combat climate change, the Philippines and Japan have pledged to deepen their environmental collaboration. This commitment was highlighted during the opening of the 2nd Philippine-Japan Environment Week, where Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga spoke about the importance of their partnership in tackling shared…
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Benguet Water Districts Ramp Up Efforts to Enhance Water Supply
In a concerted effort to meet the rising demand for water, the Baguio Water District (BWD) and La Trinidad Water District (LTWD) are intensifying their initiatives to expand water sources and production. During a recent press conference titled ‘Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas’ held at the BWD office in Baguio City, BWD’s general manager, engineer Salvador…
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Davao City Water District Plans to Expand Services to 2.3 Million Residents by 2033
The Davao City Water District (DCWD) has announced ambitious plans to extend its services to 2.3 million residents across 143 barangays by the year 2033. This expansion was highlighted by DCWD General Manager Mildred Aviles during the Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas forum held in Davao City on November 26, 2024. The initiative is part of…
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San Roque Dam Closes Spill Gates After Managing Water Levels
In a strategic move to manage water levels, the San Roque Dam in San Manuel, Pangasinan, closed its two spill gates before noon on Monday. The gates had been opened on Sunday to handle the influx of water caused by heavy rainfall from tropical cyclone Pepito, also known internationally as Man-yi. The decision to close…
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Bacolod City to Implement Rainwater Catchment Facilities in 10 Villages
Bacolod City is set to enhance its water management infrastructure by installing rainwater catchment facilities in ten selected villages starting in the first quarter of 2025. The initiative, backed by the Bacolod City Water District (Baciwa), aims to address water scarcity and promote sustainable development within the city. The villages chosen for this project include…
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Magat Dam Increases Spillway Gate Opening Amid Severe Tropical Storm Nika
In response to the rising water levels caused by Severe Tropical Storm Nika (international name Toraji) and the trough of Tropical Storm Ofel (international name Usagi), officials at Magat Dam in Isabela have escalated the opening of the dam’s spillway gate. On Tuesday, November 12, 2024, the gate was opened an additional meter, following an…
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