Rappler's latest stories on water supply
Ibon Foundation alarmed over water shortage during coronavirus lockdown
Parts of Metro Manila experience water service interruptions, according to think tank IBON Foundation
Risky business: Why gov’t made sure Manila Water, Maynilad would earn
Part 2: What is 'onerous' now was logical before. Rappler looks at the history of how government enticed the private sector to take over water services.
Public interest, private hands: How Manila Water, Maynilad got the deal
A water crisis in 1997 sealed the deal for both Manila Water and Maynilad. The same problem might end it, too.
Manila Water says 24-hour supply availability restored 100%
Manila Water says the Angat Dam 'continues to struggle' to reach the ideal water level, but the company has been able to address its supply deficit
Maynilad to cut off water supply for 11 days in 5 cities
Parts of Las Piñas, Parañaque, Muntinlupa, Imus, and Bacoor will have water service interruptions from September 27 to October 7. Here are the specific areas and schedules.
Here’s why you’re never too young (or old) to change the world
These grade 6 students prove that anyone can make a difference
Manila Water narrows supply gap
Manila Water says it is drawing more supply from its treatment plant in Rizal and from deep wells, and was able to reduce its system loss
DA, DILG to provide solar water systems for off-grid barangays
The Department of Agriculture and the Department of the Interior and Local Government will team up to provide water for irrigation as well as for drinking to far-flung barangays
MWSS wants to keep deep wells open
MWSS Chairman Reynaldo Velasco is proposing that deep wells remain open even after the water supply in Metro Manila and nearby areas stabilizes
Manila Water, Maynilad to still get limited supply from Angat Dam
The Angat Dam's water level inches up, but the reduced allocation for concessionaires will remain until the dam is back to its minimum operating water level
Inflation, water crisis weaken consumer outlook in Q2 2019
Consumers were pessimistic, but businesses were upbeat for the 2nd quarter of 2019, according to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas surveys
Residents of island in Albay struggle to get daily water supply
Many residents of San Miguel Island in Tabaco, Albay, take daily boat trips to available water sources after their wells dried up due to prolonged El Niño
[OPINION] Water is a human right
The Philippine government has the obligation to provide water for all. Using private companies to fulfill the right to water does not absolve the government of its obligation.
Maynilad water interruptions to last until May 14
Certain areas in the cities of Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Bacoor, and Imus are affected by Maynilad water interruptions. Check the schedules here.
22-hour water interruptions expected as Cebu’s Jaclupan dam dries up
The water service in households in the affected areas has been reduced to two hours a day
Duterte Cabinet draws up plan vs El Niño, water shortage
Installing water tank systems in all Department of Health hospitals and dredging waterways are some ways the Duterte government plans to address the impact of the ongoing dry spell
[OPINION] Coming soon: Water wars
Unless we act wisely, we may find out too late that the enemy is not without, but within
[OPINION] Thirsting for water: The challenge for the Philippines
This World Water Day is serving as a wake-up-call that the Philippines has a long way to go until it is sustainably managing its water resources
WATCH: In hospitals, water woes take shape where lives are at stake
Hospitals have not been spared by the water shortage hitting parts of Metro Manila. How do doctors and patients cope?
MWSS, utility firms to secure enough water supply in 50-year plan
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System wants a long-term plan to prevent a repeat of the ongoing water shortage
Malacañang eyes executive order to address water shortage
(UPDATED) The executive order would establish reforms in agencies that deal with water, says Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, as he assesses the water shortage also hitting hospitals
[ANALYSIS] The economics of Metro Manila’s burgeoning water crisis
We’ve taken for granted the structural problems of our water sector for too long. It’s high time we changed that.
EXPLAINER: What caused Manila Water's service problems?
Affected residents will have to wait for heavy rain to fill up the La Mesa Dam. In the long term, Manila Water eyes more water sources as a permanent fix.
Act now on water security, groups tell gov't ahead of El Niño
As an extended dry season looms, the private sector is on the move to keep water supply sufficient
Maynilad reduces supply due to muddy water from Ipo Dam
Affected are barangays in Bulacan, Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, Valenzuela, Quezon City, Manila, Pasay, Makati, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, and Cavite
Lone bidder qualifies for P84-million Baggao Water Supply Project
The public-private partnership deal is seen to benefit 24 barangays in Baggao, Cagayan
Duterte asked to stop illegal logging in vital Ipo Watershed
A group asks President Rodrigo Duterte to look into the lack of protection for the Ipo Watershed, despite the payment by Metro Manila residents of environmental fees in their water bills
For global water crisis, climate may be the last straw
The prospect of empty water pipes haunts urban areas in climate hot spots
4 million without water in deadly Chile floods
The Maipo river which supplies most homes in Chile s capital Santiago gets contaminated by mudslides and rubble
Nitrates poison water in California's Central Valley
The very same farmers who have tilled and cultivated the earth for decades in one of America s biggest produce regions have also poisoned it
India says 330 million people suffering from drought
More are dying from heatstroke and families from remote villages walk long distances as they try to find water
Unpaid forest guards stop work in critical watershed
The Ipo Watershed – part of a watershed system which provides 97 of Metro Manila s water needs – is now vulnerable again to illegal logging and burning – no thanks to MWSS oversight
Baguio to have enough water supply despite El Niño
The rain catchment has fully restored water and will be utilized during summertime when our spring sources cannot be tapped says the Baguio Water District
'Toilet to tap' gains appeal in drought-parched California
As California s historic drought drags on experts and politicians are taking a serious look at toilet to tap options to guarantee long term water supply
LIST: Maynilad villages to be affected by 12-hour water disruption
UPDATED Residents of 11 Metro Manila cities and 4 localities in Cavite are encouraged to store water the day before the start of water disruption
355,500 homes in NCR face water disruption starting September
These households may have less than 12 hours of water supply in the coming days as the government conserves water in preparation for drier days ahead
Imminent water crisis declared in Iloilo City
Iloilo City Mayor Jed Mabilog says the city will be declared under a state of water crisis if there are no rains next week and the water supply remains low
Bulk water supply seen to solve Baguio’s water woes
The project is under study as Baguio City faces a serious water problem aggravated by continuous population growth without sustainable water management solutions in place
After Yolanda, communities re-learn value of water systems
It feels good to see the enthusiasm of the people in owning their recovery It gives us the confidence that there will be sustainability even after we leave their areas
Time now to act on looming water crisis, UN warns
Without reforms the world will be plunged into a water crisis that could be crippling for hot dry countries the United Nations warns
Cebu assured of water supply despite El Niño
The Metro Cebu Water District says it has reserves which can last until July this year or at the expected end of the El Niño phenomenon
No water in Rizal areas March 15-18
Manila Water is working on a natural calamity mitigation project that will temporarily cut off water supply in several barangays in Rizal
Tagaytay's tall buildings spell a water crisis
The city s urban development hastens a projected water shortage for the province of Cavite by 2019 according to studies
Maynilad provides water tanks, stations for Jan. 18 papal mass
The company would deploy 11 water tankers and set up 15 water stations at the Quirino Grandstand for the Mass attendees
Maynilad bares P37M service upgrade in Navotas Fish Port
Once completed in the first quarter of 2015 water supply is seen to increase in the area from 4 to 5 hours daily to 24 hours a day
Drought-hit US town learns to live without water
Porterville at the heart of what is known as America s food basket is suffering from one of California s worst droughts in up to a century
Baguio gets $250,000 ADB grant for water governance study
The Asian Development Bank aims to assist the city in designing a multisectoral multi functional and multilateral City Water Governance Committee for better and sustainable water governance
SC asked to stop road work dirtying Benguet water supply
Concerned citizens say the road project approved by a Baguio congressman does not have the required permits for tree cutting and earthmoving which have caused landslides
Water police on patrol in drought-scarred Los Angeles
A record drought has triggered extra measures in Los Angeles – now including water police checking on over zealous sprinkler users and the like
Higher billed volume boosts Manila Water H1 profit
The Ayala led utility firm also plans expansion outside Metro Manila and other Asian countries
