LWUA has not taken over Oro water district
The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has not taken over the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD), contrary to earlier reports, according to Dr. Gerry Cano, a member of the local board. In a letter to MindaNews dated May 22 but received via email on May 23, Cano said the board and general manager of […].....»»
DCWD to implement 20% rate increase starting February
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 12 February)—The Davao City Water District (DCWD) has implemented a 20-percent increase in its rates effective this month, an official announced on Monday. Speaking during Kapehan sa Dabaw, DCWD spokesperson JC Duhaylungsod said that the water rate adjustment would be reflected in the bills of the consumers next month. She said […].....»»
Marcos- No water cannons vs China - The Manila Times
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday ruled out installing water cannons on Philippine ships sailing through the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and said the country would not respond in kind to recent Chinese attacks on its vessels. "What we are doing is defending our sovereign rights and our sovereignty in the WPS and we have no intention of attacking anyone with water cannons or any such offensive (equipment.....»»
DENR keen on Israeli technology for water supply in island barangays
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources is keen on adopting Israeli technology to provide affordable and accessible water to some 65-island barangays whose residents do not have sustainable water supply......»»
Man stabbed for skipping water rationing line in Moalboal
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The scarcity of water in Moalboal town led to a violent altercation on Tuesday evening, May 14, 2024, resulting in a 30-year-old man being stabbed during a fight over the water rationing line in Barangay Basdiot. The victim was identified as Paul Anthony Junas, single with a live-in partner, and a.....»»
DENR airs concern over water leaks in houses, buildings
There is a higher percentage of leaky water pipes in households and buildings compared to pipes along roads in Metro Manila, an official of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources warned even as Angat Dam’s water level continued to drop yesterday......»»
CCENRO to expedite water quality testing through outsourced team
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Cebu City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CCENRO) is planning to outsource its own water quality monitoring team to expedite the testing of water samples from the city’s existing rivers and waterfronts. In Dalan sa Maluntaro’ng Paglambo teleradyo program over Sugboanon Channel on Wednesday, February 14, Engineer Myka Marie A......»»
Calinan District residents protest vs disguised Cha-cha
Residents from the 19 barangays in Calinan District rallied against the disguised People's Initiative for Charter Change in a protest held on January 19, 2024. Organized by the barangay captains, around 100 individuals from each barangay gathered at Rizal Park, chanting Dabawenyos are not for sale and expressing their disapproval of the alleged cash-for-signature scheme. The protest emphasized the residents' desire for fairness and a better government approach, rejecting the notion of exchanging signatures for money. Participants, including both young and old residents, voiced their opposition to the charter change, with the youth expressing concerns about power-hungry officials. Even 75-year-old Rosminda Amarilla joined the protest to question the need for change after numerous presidents have governed without such alterations. The rally, which included a motorcade and drew approximately 300 participants, received disapproval from Congressman Paolo Pulong Z. Duterte and Congressman Isidro Ungab, who alleged that the signature campaign was orchestrated by leaders of the Pwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Partylist. As of the latest update, PBA Representative Margarita Atty. Migs Nograles has yet to release a statement on the matter......»»
Israel says it s taken control of key area of Gaza s border with Egypt awash in smuggling tunnels
Israel says it s taken control of key area of Gaza s border with Egypt awash in smuggling tunnels.....»»
Person of interest in stabbing of drunk e-bike driver in Talisay taken into custody
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Talisay City, Cebu have taken into custody a person of interest linked to the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old e-bike driver along the road in Barangay Dumlog, Talisay City, Cebu on early Friday morning, May 3, 2024. The stabbing attack happened at around 3:00 a.m. and authorities responded around.....»»
Steps taken by China in South China Sea destabilizing – US
Steps taken by China in the South China Sea that were coercive and against international law are “destabilizing” and “deeply unacceptable,” a ranking State Department official said yesterday......»»
Election plan taken out of context, no mention of resignation — Sara Duterte
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday still refused to clarify her election bid plans, this time telling reporters that her announcement of running again in the next polls was taken out of context......»»
Bad for business
If Cagayanons want to blame someone for their water problems, then they should blame their local water district......»»
DCWD: Store water ahead of heavy rains
THE Davao City Water District (DCWD) has advised Dabawenyos, particularly those reliant on bulk water supply, to store water in preparation for extended heavy rains expected from June 2 to 6, 2024......»»
MVP OK’s water supply restoration in CDO
Business tycoon Manny V. Pangilinan has agreed to restore water supply in Cagayan de Oro while the government is looking for solutions to water supply woes in the city, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
Save water, 13 golf courses in Metro Manila told
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has ordered the management of golf courses in Metro Manila to conserve water amid the El Niño phenomenon and the continued drop in Angat Dam’s water level......»»
Cebu Daily Newscast: ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama
Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. ‘Water crisis’ in Cebu City, declares Mayor Rama Mayor Michael Rama has declared a state of water crisis in Cebu City following the rise in the daily heat index, which.....»»
Mandaue City prepares for strong El Niño
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes has instructed the City Disaster Risk Reduction Management Office (CDRRMO) to coordinate with officials of the 27 barangays and conduct an inventory of their water tanks and make sure that they have enough water supply. Cortes also wanted an inventory of the water systems in each.....»»
Boracay Water pipelines P240 million for service upgrade
Boracay Island Water Co. Inc. has earmarked P240 million to bankroll its capital expenditure this year to improve water and wastewater services in Boracay Island......»»
Landslide kills 13 of Nenita Raganet’s family
MACO, Davao de Oro (MindaNews / 13 February)—With tons of mud and debris rendering Barangay Masara of this municipality uninhabitable, the burden weighs heavier on homemaker Nenita Raganet, 54. The landslide has taken away 13 of her family members: 3 children, 2 children-in-law, 8 grandchildren. As of Monday (Feb. 12), only seven of them have […].....»»
‘Practically begging:’ District rep rues meager DepEd funds for new classrooms
Days after the Department of Education cited progress in solving classroom shortages, a House representative vented his fury at being given just enough funds in his poverty-stricken district to build 13 new classrooms out of a backlog of over 700......»»