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According to water utility companies, no water interruption would be implemented until the summer of 2016 despite the El Niño phenomenon. According to the Maynilad, in order to ensure that there is an ample water supply, they would instead implement a system of lower water pressure during off-peak hours which is 10 in the evening to 4 in the morning. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by […]
The National Convergence Initiative for Sustainable Rural Development (NCI-SRD) recently conducted a workshop to develop an action plan for the implementation of water harvesting facility projects and the adoption of Cistern Technology System which is commonly used in areas where water is scarce. In the workshop, NCI-SRD national focal person Silvino Tejada explained how climate change and the rapid population growth have greatly contributed to having limited access to clean and potable water to drink. […]
According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration or PAGASA, expect hot and humid weather as the effects of El Niño continues to strengthen with temperatures reaching 34 degrees Celsius. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/60xy6ZOtvfU
The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said that there is a possibility that the effects of El Niño will get even worse in the first quarter of 2016. In response, the Department of Agriculture (DA) formed a committee to resolve the said problem. The committee will focus on the problems brought by the El Niño. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
Mindanao is now feeling the effects of El Niño phenomenon that has affected the operations of the Agus and Pulangi Hydropower Complexes (APHC), which supplies nearly half of the island’s power supply. In South Cotabato, local power distributor South Cotabato 1 Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO 1) carried out one-hour rotational power interruption in its service area on Friday because of reduced power allocation from the National Power Corporation – Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) Cordillera Regional office calls for tourism stakeholders and partners’ cooperation and action to help conserve water with the expected shortage that El Niño would bring. Responding to the national government’s call for a unified action, DOT is now pushing for “Operation: Water F-All (Water for All), which it launched in the City through a forum on Monday at the BSP Training Center. It was participated by officials from hotels, tourism […]
TAGBILARAN CITY, October 27 (PIA) — Brace for an intensified El Niño, warns the state weather bureau through its local station in Bohol. Speaking at the Kapihan sa PIA which tackled the forecasted long dry season that country is set to experience starting next month, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Bohol Officer in Charge Leonardo Samar said that scientists have noticed the increase in surface water temperature or sea surface temperatures (SST) at the […]
According to Health Secretary Janet Garin, dengue cases may increase due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Garin added that the public should be careful of the containers that will be used for water storage because said containers are possible breeding ground of mosquitoes. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines or TUCP is asking the local government units to implement mitigation plans for the one million agricultural workers that may possibly lose their jobs due to the effects of El Niño. An example of said mitigation plan is the provision of livelihood assistance. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Edited by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/3Kviy40ejJU
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte, Oct. 5, 2015 – – The Provincial Veterinary Office of Ilocos Norte has issued advisory to all animal raisers to keep their livestock healthy and keep them away from the ill effects of the El Niño phenomenon in the province. Provincial Veterinary Officer Loida Valenzuela said the animals might succumb to heart attack, heat stroke and dehydration when they are extremely exposed to the heat of the sun. Livestock animals that […]
The National Water Resources Board (NWRB)lessened the water allocation for domestic and municipal use in order to alleviate the water level of the reservoir in Angat Dam and also to ensure the water supply until June 2016. The country is experiencing water shortage due to the effects of the strong El Niño. (Eagle News Service Decribed by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded and Editing by MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/eQdFsGtzr8U
QUEZON CITY, Sep. 25 — Environment Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje is urging the public to report cases of unauthorized extraction of water from deep wells as the government intensifies its crackdown on such illegal activity that causes groundwater depletion in Metro Manila and nearby areas. Paje said the crackdown was also sort of a “preemptive measure” because the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) anticipates a rise in construction of illegal deep wells as the El Niño-spawned […]
