Songkran water festival as a celebration of life
Water is life. Each culture has it’s own way of recognizing the value of water as part of rituals and practices, either for bathing, washing, drinking, or as a sacrifice. Water covers 70 percent of the earth’s surface and is vital for all known forms of life. The cells in our bodies consist of 65.....»»
India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2003: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
India among Asian countries hit by heatwave in 2023: UN report
Geneva (Switzerland)/ Bangkok (Thailand), April 23 (ANI): Asia was among the world's most disaster-hit region from weather, climate and water hazards in 2023, the United Nations said on Tuesday, with floods and storms the chief cause of casualties. Floods and storms caused the highest number of reported casualties and economic losses in Asia, while the impact of heatwaves became more severe, according to a report launched.....»»
G7 calls out China over intimidation
Seven of the world’s most powerful democracies comprising the Group of Seven have issued a joint communiqué calling on China to stop its militarization of the South China Sea and denouncing its use of dangerous maneuvers and water cannons against Philippine vessels......»»
Manila Water unit spends P1.15 billion for Laguna expansion
Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. is spending P1.15 billion to buy into the Laguna Water District Aquatech Resources Corp. (LARC), which oversees the water supply system of the Laguna Water District in the towns of Los Baños, Bay, Calauan, Victoria and Nagcarlan in the province......»»
Axelum inks multi-year deal with Vita Coco
Axelum Resources Corp., a listed integrated manufacturer and exporter of premium coconut products, has sealed a new multi-year deal with The Vita Coco Co Inc., one of the world’s largest coconut water brands......»»
Water supply drop eyed as Angat level dips further
The water level in Angat Dam is expected to drop to its minimum of 180 meters by the end of May, according to an official of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System......»»
Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization
“Most members in my group are seniors,” he said, “My father is 72 years old, yet he drives every day because he doesn't want to rely on his children. He needs money for medication, electricity and water to survive. Where will they find a livelihood? I’m sure no company would want to hire them anymore, right?” The post Riding the crossroads: The battle of Manila’s jeepney drivers against modernization appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
‘WATER MEANS LIFE’ | Baciwa-PrimeWater urged to reduce minimum water charge
‘WATER MEANS LIFE’ | Baciwa-PrimeWater urged to reduce minimum water charge.....»»
Shift in news coverage of West Philippine Sea needed
THERE ARE no signs to indicate that China will put a halt to its bullying tactics in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). They will keep up the gray zone tactics-tailing and shadowing Filipino vessels, using blinding lasers, and firing water cannons at vessels on supply missions to troops based on the carrying supplies to the grounded Philippine BRP Sierra Madre, which the Philippines maintains as its outpost in Ayungin Shoa.....»»
MCWD water production down 16%
MCWD water production down 16%.....»»
DCWD urges consumers to store water during heavy downpour
THE Davao City Water District (DCWD) encourages its customers to store water on April 21 in case of prolonged heavy rain, which may cause the Tamugan River's high turbidity to hamper the bulk water supply......»»
MCWD water deficit now affects 50,000 households in Metro Cebu
CEBU CITY, Philippines – As the internal political strife surrounding the Metropolitan Cebu Water District or MCWD continues, the shortage of water faced by residents has also persisted. Currently, the water deficit in the MCWD has now reached 50,000 cubic meters per day. This equates to 50,000 households experiencing water supply issues, with each household.....»»
Upland Cebu City residents lament shortage of water
Upland Cebu City residents lament shortage of water.....»»
Mandaue Councilor to MCWD: Allow consumers to pay water bills on staggered basis
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – A Mandaue City Councilor is urging the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) to allow city residents to pay on a staggered basis their bills for the months of March and April. Councilor Jennifer Del Mar, chairperson of the committee on Disaster Risk Reduction Management, said that doing so would lighten the.....»»
MCWD leadership dispute: Daluz tells Lapid to resign
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Lawyer Jose Daluz III, the chairman of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), has asked his colleague, Lawyer John Dx Lapid, to resign as head of the water district’s Customer Care Division. Daluz said Lapid “abandoned” his post after he accepted his appointment as the MCWD acting general manager by the.....»»
Group calls for lease-free installation of broadband links
Like free access to electricity and water lines, the installation of broadband connectivity should not bear additional costs to internet providers, according to CitizenWatch Philippines......»»
World Water Day: SMC clears 5.5M MT of waste via river rehab
On World Water Day, San Miguel Corp. logged its highest water savings yet in five years, under its flagship water sustainability program, “Water for All.”.....»»
US admiral alleges China gaining territorial space through force
SYDNEY, Australia: This week, Admiral John Aquilino, Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, said China is trying to gain territorial space through force through its actions in the South China Sea, which are destabilizing the region. A series of recent maritime run-ins between the Philippines and China have involved water cannons and heated verbal exchanges. In an address to the Lowy Institute think t.....»»
Filipino children get access to potable water thanks to innovative powdered mixture
With an average of 20 typhoons visiting the Philippines each year, rural and urban communities sustain significant damage to their sources of drinking water, including waterways and deep wells......»»