Officials of the Pampanga provincial government have met with representatives of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Department of Environment and and Natural Resources (DENR), local water districts and other agencies to coordinate measures to ensure sufficient water supply amid the looming effects of severe El Niño phenomenon.
Governor Lilia “Nanay” Pineda and Vice Governor Dennis “Delta” Pineda led the meeting, which focused on preparations for possible water shortages and measures to maintain a steady supply for residents.
Among those who attended were DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, LWUA Administrator Jose Moises Salonga, DPWH Region 3 Director Arnold Ocampo and Pampanga Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office head Arthur Punsalan.
Representatives from 12 local water districts in Pampanga, DENR Region 3, DENR-PENRO Pampanga, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Manila Water Philippine Ventures Inc. and Clark Water Corporation also attended the meeting.
The Capitol said the meeting is part of its preparations for the possible effects of extreme heat and reduced rainfall in the coming months.