The Manila Times•1h ago
Lawmaker pushes water management bill amid El Niño threat
MANILA, Philippines — Marikina 2nd District Rep. Miro Quimbo is urging the Senate to pass a proposed national water management law, warning that prolonged dry spells could threaten water supply for Filipino households and businesses. Quimbo said the proposed National Water Resources Management Act would establish

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