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K-Water Takes Another Step Closer to Angat Dam

19 Apr 2013 - 10:30 by Local Press Report

MANILA (Business Inquirer) — Korea Water Resources Corp.

Two Philippine Lawyers Bring Suit Against Ex-President, Son

5 Mar 2013 - 09:27 by Local Press Report

MANILA (Philstar.com) — Two lawyers filed on Tuesday a $16.7 million USD plunder case against former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and her son, Camarines Sur 2nd District Rep.

Japanese Trading Firms Entering Global Water Market

20 Feb 2013 - 10:36 by Local Press Report

TOKYO (Japan Daily Press) — Japanese trading houses, always known to be major players in global issues such as energy and commodities, have recently stepped up acquisitions in the global water industry.

Costa Rican Scientists Investigate Growing Crops Hydroponically

1 Feb 2013 - 08:44 by Local Press Report

SAN JOSE (SciDevNet) — Costa Rican researchers are pioneering 'aquatic agriculture' — the method of growing crops on freshwater lakes and reservoirs — to boost food security in the developing world. The technique

Manila Water Purchases Majority Stake in Indonesian Firm

19 Oct 2012 - 09:00 by Local Press Report

MANILA (Business Inquirer) — Manila Water Company Inc., a unit of the Ayala group, will further expand its presence in Asia, starting with its acquisition of a majority stake in Jakarta’s water supply concessionaire. In

Philippines Officials Accused of Dam Lies About 100-Kilometer Dike

8 Oct 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Several groups in the Philippines, including Pamalakaya and the Save Laguna Lake Movement, last week accused the Laguna Lake Development Authority in Luzon of working to transform the 90,000-hectar

Philippines Government Pressed For Industrial Chemical Disclosure System

18 Sep 2012 - 08:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Environmental activists, spearheaded by international advocacy group Greenpeace, on September 13 asked the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to produce a contamination disclosure syst

Bali Hosts Third East Asian Sanitation Conference

10 Sep 2012 - 09:42 by Local Press Report

BALI (Xinhua) — Fourteen governments from East Asia and the Pacific kicked off the 3rd East Ministerial Conference on Sanitation and Hygiene in Bali on Monday in a bid to achieve the ultimate goal of universal s

Manila Water Announces Additional Projects in Vietnam

30 Aug 2012 - 09:31 by Local Press Report

MANILA (The Manila Times) — Manila Water Co.

China Begins Construction of Sewage, Waste Facilities on South China Sea Island

27 Aug 2012 - 09:59 by Local Press Report

BEIJING (Manila Bulletin) — China begun building sewage and waste disposal facilities on a disputed South China Sea (West Philippines Sea) island, state media said Monday, a move likely to stoke a growing territorial row with

British Companies Seek to Invest in Philippine Infrastructure

30 May 2012 - 00:00 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Three British companies engaged in mass transport systems are looking at investments in the Philippines, particularly in major infrastructure projects such as railways, airports and seaports, sai

World Bank Lends Philippines $275 Million USD for Wastewater Facilities

18 May 2012 - 10:40 by Local Press Report

MANILA (Manila Standard (Philippines)) — The World Bank has approved a $275-million loan to finance the construction of wastewater treatment facilities in several catchment areas of Metro Manila that will help improve Manila Bay’s water

Philippine Senator Presses ADB for Help With Reforms

8 May 2012 - 12:52 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Senator Edgardo Angara on May 3 asked the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and other international organizations to launch a baseline study that would jump-start water-sector reforms in th

Development Bank of the Philippines Lends BCWD $12.5 Million USD to Buy Out Loan

15 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Philippines, BUTUAN CITY — The Development Bank of the Philippines last week signed a contract with the Butuan City Water District for a loan of more than $12.5 million USD to buy out Butuan's existing loan with the Local

MWSS-RO to Review Service Charge Increase

15 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by Local Press Report

MANILA (Manila Bulletin (Philippines)) — The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulator Office (MWSS-RO) agreed to review the increase in water service charges in Metro Manila.

Senate President Calls for Investigation of $17 Million USD Advance Payment

27 Sep 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

MANILA (Manila Bulletin) — Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile is calling for an investigation of an alleged $17 million USD advance collection from consumers by the Manila Water Company Inc. (MWCI).

Water Levels Still Low at Three Major Dams

13 Sep 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

MANILA (OMANews.TV (Philippines)) — In spite of recent rains, water levels at three major dams in Luzon are critical. Water levels at Angat Dam, which supplies 97 percent of Metro Manila's water needs, were 173.48 meters last week,

National Water Resources Board Closes Sports Commission's Deep Well Complex

23 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (The Philippine Star) — The National Water and Resources Board (NWRB) ordered the closure of the Philippine Sports Commission's (PSC) deep well project to handle the water needs of the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.

MWSS Says Arroyo Pressured It to Extend Water Concessions Before Leaving Office

9 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Former Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo pressured Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewage System (MWSS) officials to accept a 15year extension of the concession contracts

Major Sewerage Project Delayed in Manila

14 Jun 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) of the Philippines announced a delay in completion of the World Bank-sponsored Manila Third Sewerage Project.

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

Official Calls for Long-Term Plan for National Water Resource Management

1 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (The Philippine Star) — Senator Loren Legarda is calling on the government and the private sector to develop a long-term plan to promote and develop a national water resource management system. "While I am calling for a

Arroyo Orders "Urgent and Decisive Measures" for Water Management

22 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroya on February 19 announced the issue of Administrative Order 278 that ordered the adoption of "urgent and decisive measures" to combat water shortages.

Tourism Department Starts Comprehensive Infrastructure Program on Boracay

15 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

Philippines, CEBU (The Philippine Star) — The Department oj Tourism has launched a comprehensive injrastructure program on Boracay Island and other island destinations. Among other things, the project will provide ample water

Philippine Water Companies Urge Supply Preparations for Dry Weather

18 Jan 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Three major water agencies submitted a written request to the Philippines government-owned National Water Resources Board (NWRB) requesting that a task force be set up to discuss ways to

MWSS Gets Approval for Plan to Finance Manila Supply Project

4 Jan 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (The Manila Times (Philippines)) — Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) approved the Metropolitan Waterworks Sewerage System's (MWSS) plan to borrow funds from the Export- Import Bank of China to finance a project aimed to secure Metro

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