NEDA Board approves P15.3B budget for Kaliwa Dam
The NEDA Board, chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has approved cost adjustments for the Kaliwa Dam project, increasing the total budget from P12.25 billion to P15.3 billion.
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Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System
Also known as MWSS
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) manages water supply for Metro Manila, currently heavily reliant on Angat Dam but working to reduce this dependency with new dams like Wawa in Rizal. As of April 23, 2025, the Angat Dam's water level has dropped by nearly two meters due to increased consumption during extreme heat, though MWSS assures no immediate shortage. Patrick Dizon, an MWSS department manager, emphasizes ongoing efforts to enhance water security through additional sources and infrastructure improvements.
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Last updated at April 24, 2025.
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P74.6B food stamp project approved for poor families
On Thursday, April 24, the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved a P74.6-billion food stamp project for poor Filipino families.
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High temps cause Angat Dam water levels to drop by 25 cm, MWSS assures adequate supply
High temperatures have further decreased the water levels at Angat Dam in Bulacan by 25 centimeters to 204.77 meters, while other dams across Luzon also saw drops.
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Maynilad, Manila Water warn of Holy Week water cuts
Water concessionaires Maynilad and Manila Water have issued advisories for customers in Metro Manila regarding water service interruptions during Holy Week.
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MWSS assures no water supply issues in Metro Manila, Angat Dam level higher than last year
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) assured Tuesday that there will be no water supply issues in Metro Manila and nearby provinces during the hot dry season.
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MWSS assures no water shortage in Metro Manila in 2025
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) assured on Thursday that Metro Manila will not face a water shortage throughout 2025 as the country transitions to the hot dry season.
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DENR launches 'Wag Pataksaya' hotline for water service issues
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has launched a new hotline called 'Wag Pataksaya' to address water service issues.
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COA requests MWSS to prove efforts in collecting P5.071B claim from Maynilad
The Commission on Audit (COA) has requested the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Central Office to provide evidence of efforts made to collect a P5.071 billion government claim from Maynilad Water Services Incorporated.
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MWSS-RO approves third tranche of water rate hikes for Manila Water and Maynilad
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System's Regulatory Office (MWSS-RO) has approved a third tranche of water service rate increases for Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc., effective January 1, 2025.
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Marcos Jr. appoints officials in various agencies
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. appointed several officials in various agencies and offices.
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