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Only one third of Philippine river systems are considered suitable for public water supply. [31] It is estimated that in 2025, water availability will be marginal in most major cities and in 8 of the 19 major river basins. [32] Besides severe health concerns, water pollution also leads to problems in the fishing and tourism industries. [33]
Pollution in Manila Bay in 2008. Manila Bay is the catchment area of the Pasig and Pampanga River Basins. The Pasig River in the Philippines suffers from a high level of water pollution and efforts are being made to rehabilitate it.
The water crisis in Metro Manila, Philippines is an ongoing crisis affecting many households in Metro Manila in the form of water interruption. The crisis usually occurs in the dry season, from March to May. The water suppliers, Manila Water and Maynilad, hold responsibility for this crisis.
Agricultural water management in the Philippines is primarily focused on irrigation. The country has 3.126 million hectares of irrigable land, 50% (1.567 million hectares) of which already has irrigation facilities. 50% of irrigated areas are developed and operated by the government through the National Irrigation System (NIS). 36% is developed by the government and operated by irrigators ...
Throughout history, the river was used as a major source of transportation, water, food, and livelihood for many Manila residents. The river was such an important part of the country that many houses were built alongside its shores. Malacañang Palace, the official residence of the president of the Philippines, is located alongside the river.
The Philippines has accused Chinese Coast Guard ships of firing water cannons and making “dangerous maneuvers” at its ships in the South China Sea.
MANILA (Reuters) -The Philippines on Sunday accused China's coast guard of blocking and water-cannoning a Philippine military supply boat in the South China Sea, condemning the "excessive and ...
The Philippine government summoned China's ambassador on Monday and presented a strongly worded diplomatic protest over the Chinese coast guard’s use of water cannons in a weekend confrontation ...