Tag: water scarcity
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Groundbreaking of PHP5.5 Billion Desalination Plant in Iloilo to Combat Water Scarcity
In a significant move to tackle water scarcity, Metro Pacific Water (MPW) has commenced construction on a PHP5.5 billion desalination plant in Iloilo City. The groundbreaking ceremony took place on February 21, 2025, in Barangay Ingore, La Paz district, marking a pivotal step towards sustainable water solutions in the region. The ceremony was graced by…
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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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DSWD’s LAWA at BINHI Project to Aid Over 8,900 Bicol Residents
In a significant move to combat food insecurity and water scarcity, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has launched the Project Local Adaptation to Water Access and Breaking Insufficiency through Nutritious Harvest (LAWA at BINHI) in the Bicol region. This initiative, set to benefit more than 8,900 residents, was discussed at a recent…
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PHP500-Million Water Project Set to Alleviate Water Scarcity in Tacloban by Early 2025
TACLOBAN CITY – A significant step towards resolving water scarcity in Tacloban City is on the horizon with the anticipated completion of a PHP500-million water transmission line project by early 2025. This initiative, known as the Filter C Transmission Line Project, is expected to boost the city’s water supply by an additional 10 million liters…
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