Manila Water Philippine Ventures ramps up El Niño preparedness

Inquirer.net - Oct 2, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — As the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) forecasts a “very strong” El Niño that could persist until the first quarter of 2027, Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV), the Non-East Zone subsidiary of Manila Water Company, is intensifying its preparedness measures across its service areas nationwide to help ensure a reliable

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