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Hobbies & Advocacies

PRC SENDS MORE AID, WATER TANKERS TO MINDANAO

The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has lined up massive resources in an overwhelming response to the situation in Mindanao. PRC Chairman and CEO Dick Gordon directed the dispatch of additional resources in Mindanao after seeing the need to provide immediate relief to about 230,000 families in Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte, Agusan del Sur, […]

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Government

DENR, DILG HOST WASTE MANAGEMENT, WATER SUMMIT

More than 350 local government officials and stakeholders in waste management and water security from across the country vowed to provide safe water and sanitation infrastructure, adopt and enforce policies and regulations, and actively work with local partners and the national government for an inclusive approach to safe water and sanitation for a cleaner, healthier […]

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Politics

POE BACKS DEPARTMENT OF WATER CREATION

Senator Grace Poe pressed for the creation of a Department of Water, saying the country’s water woes are “too big” to be met by fragmented responses. Poe also enjoined the private sector to work with the government in ensuring sustainable water management and access of the people to safe drinking water and sanitation. “The irony […]

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Politics

15% SENIORS’ UTILITY RATE DISCOUNT GETS HOUSE OK

Senior Citizen Party-list Representative Rodolfo Ordanes said the House committee on ways and means has approved the increase to 15 percent the discount on electricity and water utilities monthly billings, but the discount is limited to households that do not consume more than 100 kilowatts per hour of electricity and 30 cubic meters of metered […]

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Politics

CUA TO GOV’T OFFICES: CONSERVE WATER, ENERGY

“Government offices should take the lead in conservation efforts.” This is what Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) president and Quirino Governor Dax Cua said as the country confronts the challenges posed by El Niño and climate change. Cua emphasized the need for the whole of government to also adopt a “green mindset” […]

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Politics

PAOLO DUTERTE BATS FOR WATER TRUST FUND

Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte is pushing for the swift congressional approval of a measure that aims to establish the Department of Water Resources (DWR) as the lead agency tasked to secure the country’s supply of water and effectively manage the delivery of this vital resource. At the same time, Duterte said the […]

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Hobbies & Advocacies

PRC AIDS RESIDENTS AFFECTED BY MAYNILAD REPAIR

As part of the Philippine Red Cross’s (PRC) mission to provide access to clean water during emergencies through its Wash, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs, the PRC mobilized three of its water tankers to supply potable water to areas in Parañaque and Pasay affected by Maynilad Water Services, Inc.’s pipeline repair along Osmeña Highway in […]

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Politics

POE REFILES NATIONAL WATER GOVERNANCE BILL

Senator Grace Poe has refiled her bill seeking to guarantee clean and safe water for all Filipinos through effective and streamlined management that will protect the public’s highest interest. “Water shortage should not be a way of life. We expect reforms in water governance and infrastructure the way the Filipinos deserve this basic utility as […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

GONZAGA SISTERS DRINK WATER FOR HEALTH, BEAUTY

A lot of money is spent on cosmetics, facelifts and other so-called beauty solutions to achieve young skin and a smooth, glowing complexion. The same goes for fitness products, supplements, gym fees and equipment to possess a fit, healthy and ageless body. But did you know that the simple, often costless solution to all those […]

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Food, Health & Fitness

NICO AND SOLENN TEACH DAUGHTER TO LOVE WATER

First-time dad Nico Bolzico and first-time Mom Solenn Heusaff are teaching their one-year old daughter Tili, a very important health lesson this Father’s Day. This is their second Father’s Day with Tili who may just grow up to be as active and as adventurous as her famous parents. “Know where that water is coming from […]