The DENR could only assure an uninterrupted water supply in Metro Manila until April as the water level in Angat Dam continues to decline, Environment Undersecretary Carlos David said in a radio interview.
"Even though we are doing various interventions, residents in Metro Manila need to conserve water so that we will not reach the point where we need to resort to rationing and interruption in the supply," David said.
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der April 04, 2024-Ausgabe von The Philippine Star.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent ? Anmelden
Diese Geschichte stammt aus der April 04, 2024-Ausgabe von The Philippine Star.
Starten Sie Ihre 7-tägige kostenlose Testversion von Magzter GOLD, um auf Tausende kuratierte Premium-Storys sowie über 8.000 Zeitschriften und Zeitungen zuzugreifen.
Bereits Abonnent? Anmelden
IFC investing $100 M in CitySavings social bond
The International Finance Corp. (IFC) is investing $100 million in the social bond issued by Aboitiz Group's thrift bank City Savings Bank Inc.
Tariff cuts to bring in more rice imports
The Philippines' rice imports this year could reach 4.6 million metric tons as a result of the Marcos administration's decision to slash tariffs on the commodity, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Quizon stymied by 10th-round draw
Daniel Quizon couldn't find anything from a slight positional edge and settled for a draw with fellow International Master Kazybek Nogerbek of Kazakhstan to fall from a share of the lead to a share of second after the 10th and penultimate round of the World Juniors Chess Championships in Gujarat, India.
G7 eyes Ukraine funding plan at Italy summit OF
G7 leaders gather yesterday for the first day of an Italy summit, seeking to seal a deal on using frozen Russian assets to help war-torn Ukraine.
Gaza war rages as US pushes truce roadmap
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken said Wednesday that a truce and hostage release deal to end the Gaza war was still possible, wrapping up a Middle East tour as deadly fighting rocked the Palestinian territory.
Russian warships reach Cuba ahead of military exercises
A fleet of Russian warships reached Cuban waters on Wednesday ahead of planned military exercises in the Caribbean that some see as a projection of strength as tensions grow over Western support for Ukraine.
US House holds Biden's attorney general in contempt
The Republican-led House of Representatives voted Wednesday to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to turn over audio of US President Joe Biden's questioning in a criminal investigation.
Drought-affected provinces down to 26
The number of provinces affected by drought has dropped to 26, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
PhilHealth: PRC claims for P320-M debt deficient
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. is acknowledging it owes the Philippine Red Cross P320 million for its COVID tests, but this is due to deficiencies in the documents the PRC submitted for its claims, a PhilHealth official said yesterday.
PNP investigates scalawags' commanders
The police officers who were recently caught in nefarious activities will be kicked out of the Philippine National Police, PNP chief Gen.
