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Greenpeace Launches New Water Watch Camp in the Philippines

19 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Philippines, BULACAN — Environmental NGO Greenpeace Southeast Asia on April 12 announced the formation of a "Water Watch" camp for Angat reservoir, which supplies Metro Manila with 97 percent of its freshwater.

Philippine Exporters Confederation Calls for Government Action on Water Supply Crisis

19 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Exporters Confederation (Philexport) called on the national government to address the water supply crisis in Metro Manila, asking lawmakers to develop a strategy to cope

Manila Water Implements Reforestation, Climate Change Measures

19 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

MANILA (The Philippine Star) — Manila Water Company is working on watershed reforestation and climate change adaptation programs in order to help secure sustainable supply for residents amid El Nino-caused water shortages.

Metro Manila's Water Supply to Be Reduced

12 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The ongoing dry conditions in the Philippines have lowered water levels at Angat Dam, Metro Manila's main source of water, to a point where the city's utilities will have to cut supplies.

Metro Manila Water Concessionaires to Reduce Charges

29 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — I he two water concessionaires for Metro Manila and its surrounding areas announced that they will cut water charges

Philippines, Facing Water Shortages, Continues Cloud-Seeding

22 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Drinking water shortages can be expected by 2025 in nine Philippine areas — Metro Manila, Metro Cebu, Metro Davao,

Ramos Says Metro Manila Supply Manageable

8 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

MANILA (Manila Bulletin (Philippines)) — Metro Manila's water supply is manageable, according to Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Horacio C. Ramos. Although the water level of Angat Dam is declining, "The

Private Water Firms in Philippines Oppose Selling Off Power Plants

22 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — t-'rivate water companies and local governments in the Philippine capital of Manila and surrounding towns are objecting to a central government plan to privatize the 246-megawatt Angat

Angat Dam Reserves to Drop to Critical Levels by June

22 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (ABS CBN News (Philippines)) — Over 600 barangays (districts) in Metro Manila could face lower water supply by June, when the water reserves in Angat Dam are expected to reach a critical level, according to Macra Cruz of the Metr

Manila Water Seeks Projects in Western India

15 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — M anila Water Company, the private water service provider in the eastern half of the Philippine capital, announced it has teamed up with a unit of the O.R Jindal Group, one of India's

Manila Water Firms Brace for Severe Drought

25 Jan 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Government authorities and private water companies in the Philippine capital are bracing for a severe drought arising from El Nino weather patterns that could reduce up to quarter

World Bank to Extend Loan Closing Date for Manila Water Company Project

18 Jan 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The World Bank said it is willing to extend the Manila Water Company Inc.'s (MWCI's) loan closing date for the Manila Third Sewerage Project in Taguig City.

World Bank Philippines Country Director

Manila to Install Closed-Circuit Cameras for Flood Control, Monitoring

30 Nov 2009 - 20:59 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (Manila Bulletin (Philippines)) — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) plans to install closed-circuit cameras at various water pumping stations to monitor flood control personnel and determine rise in water levels d

Manila Water Extends Water Distribution Contract for 15 Years

2 Nov 2009 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — I he Philippine Department of Finance in late October extended Manila Water Co.

Inc.'s water distribution contract in Manila's east zone for another 15 years.

Manila Water Firms Survive Hooding, But Have Yet to Assess Damage

19 Oct 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The two private water companies in the Philippine capital region have quickly recovered from the disruption caused by the heavy rains that flooded four-fifths of Metro Manila and

Manila Water Utility's Expansion Plans Unaffected by Typhoon

12 Oct 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Recent flooding and disruption in water supply in the Philippine capital have not interfered with a leading water utility's plans to expand services across the country.

Sanitation Cause for Concern in Wake of Hooding in Philippines

5 Oct 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Canitation has become a major cause V<-/ for concern in the Philippine capital, following flooding caused by Tropical Storm Ketsana in late September.

Over 200 people died and an estimated

Manila Water Says 90 Percent of Potable Water Still Available to Residents

5 Oct 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (ABS CBN News (Philippines)) — Ninety percent of Manila Water's potable water supply to consumers in Metro Manila's East Zone are still available, the water concessionaire said in an advisory Sunday. The exception was flooded

Maynilad Wins Extension of Concession Agreement

28 Sep 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Maynilad Water Services Inc., the private company that delivers water to 9 million people in the western half of the Philippine capital region, has won a 15-year extension of

Manila Water, Maynilad Owe Fines for Polluting Manila Bay

28 Sep 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (The Philippine Inquirer) — Metro Manila water concessionaires Manila Water and Maynilad owe the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) years' worth of fines for contributing to pollution in Manila Bay by faili

Maynilad Water to Spend More to Improve Services

31 Aug 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services said its capital expenditure to upgrade water services in the west zone of Metro Manila has more than doubled

Philippines Government Serves Notice to 96 Manila Bay Polluters

8 Jun 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine government has decided to come down hard on polluters of Manila Bay. In a recent initiative, it has issued notices of violation to 96 companies

Manila Water Allots $42.4 Million USD for Marikina Sewage Projects

1 Jun 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Z\ yala-group led Manila Water Com"^>any, one of the two water concessionaires of Metro Manila, has allocated over $42.4 million USD in capital expenditure for sewage treatment projects in Marikina

Manila Bay Clean Up Will Take More Than 10 Years

20 Apr 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it will take more than 10 years, plus billions of dollars to clean up Manila Bay.

At the Forum on Environmental Justice,

Manila Water Company Granted Extension on Concession Agreement

20 Apr 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Water Company, Inc. has been granted an extension to its concession for the East Zone of Metro Manila for 15 years until 2037. The approval came during a board meeting

Manila Water Expected to Win Boracay Water Concession

13 Apr 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water, one of the two concessionaires for Metro Manila, is expected to get the water concession for the Boracay tourist resort sometime this month.

Manila Water Investing Heavily in Wastewater Treatment

6 Apr 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — If the extension of water concession rights to the east side of Metro Manila, currently under negotiation, is approved, concessionaire Manila Water will spend $1

Competition to Build Laiban Dam Intensifies

6 Apr 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — As the scheduled start of Laiban Dam construction approaches, competition has gotten more intense. The bidding process to build Manila's $1 billion USD reservoir and hydroelectric dam is down

Manila Water to Step Up Wastewater Projects This Year

23 Feb 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Co., one of the two water concessionaires in Metro Manila, plans to step up focus on wastewater and sanitation projects this year. The company intends to invest

Manila Water Announces Hike in Water Rates

9 Feb 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Co, one of the two water concessionaires for Metro Manila, has announced plans to raise water rates to factor in inflation and losses made on the foreign exchange front.

Manila Water Seeks Investment Opportunities in Asia

26 Jan 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Corp., one of the two water concessionaires for Metro Manila, is seeking investment opportunities abroad in order to expand its operations.

The company is looking at China, Indonesia,

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