May 23, 2025

Tag: Water Supply

  • President Marcos Jr. Engages Deeply with Western Visayas’ Challenges, Says Iloilo Mayor

    Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his thorough understanding of the issues facing Western Visayas, particularly the power and water supply challenges in Iloilo City. During a Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting on February 13, 2025, which the President personally chaired, Treñas highlighted the region’s pressing concerns. With…

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    Rodel Jacinto

  • President Marcos Engages Deeply with Western Visayas’ Challenges, Says Iloilo Mayor

    Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has praised President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his thorough understanding of the issues facing Western Visayas, particularly the power and water supply challenges in Iloilo City. During a Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting on February 13, 2025, which the President personally chaired, Treñas highlighted the region’s pressing concerns. With…

    Written by

    Annalyn Del Rosario

  • Aid for Earthquake Victims in Southern Leyte Includes Shelter and Water

    In the aftermath of the January 23, 2025 earthquake that struck San Francisco town in Southern Leyte with a magnitude of 5.8, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced plans to provide shelter assistance to the most affected families. The local government has been directed to assess the damage to homes to determine which…

    Written by

    Janelle Sebastian

  • Aid for Shelter and Water to Quake Victims in Southern Leyte

    In the aftermath of the January 23, 2025 earthquake that struck San Francisco town in Southern Leyte with a magnitude of 5.8, the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) has announced plans to provide shelter assistance to the affected families. The initiative comes as a response to the significant damage reported in the area, with the…

    Written by

    Clarissa Soriano

  • Sibalom Water District Begins Construction of Sixth Pumping Station to Cater to 2,000 More Households

    In a significant development for water supply in Antique, the Sibalom Water District (SWD) has initiated the construction of its sixth pumping station in District 4 of Sibalom town. The project, which broke ground on January 22, 2025, is set to enhance water availability for an additional 2,000 households. SWD’s general manager, Jonathan De Gracia,…

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    Sasha Roxas-Meehan

  • Baguio Water District Seeks Rate Increase to Fund Ambitious Development Plan

    The Baguio Water District (BWD) is pushing for a rate hike to support a comprehensive 10-year development plan aimed at meeting the growing water needs of Baguio City and ensuring high-quality service for its 49,000 customers. During a public hearing on January 21, 2025, BWD’s general manager, Salvador Royeca, outlined the proposed rate adjustments, which…

    Written by

    Arnold Magtanggol

  • 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…

    Written by

    Thea Escobar

  • 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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    Gwendolyn DeGuzman

  • 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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    Jerald Castaneda

  • Albay Extends P1 Million and Psychosocial Support to Catanduanes After Super Typhoon Pepito

    In the wake of Super Typhoon Pepito’s devastation in Catanduanes on November 16, 2024, Albay’s provincial government has stepped up to offer both financial and mental health support to the affected residents. Acting Governor Glenda Ong-Bongao announced on November 19 that a cash aid of PHP1 million would be personally handed over to Catanduanes Governor…

    Written by

    Reynaldo Sison