MANILA, Philippines — Water allocation has been increased while energy supply remains sufficient during the quarantine period caused by the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), President Rodrigo Duterte’s weekly report to Congress states. According to the report, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has increased the water allocation of Metropolitan Water Works and Sewerage System (MWSS) from 42 cubic meters per second (CMS) to 46 CMS until April 30. “The water level in the Ipo Dam and the La Mesa Dam are 100.71 meters and 77.09 meters, respectively. The Pagasa’s rainfall forecasts project sustainable water supply in the Angat reservoir in the coming months,” it added. Likewise, the report states that the energy supply in the country remains “sufficient with high level of reserve capacity for power generation.”Section 4 (U) of the Republic Act No.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 13, 2020 13:41 UTC