The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) increased the water allocation from Angat Dam to Metro Manila effective yesterday amid the threat of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). From 42 cubic meters per second, water allocation to concessionaires is now 46 CMS. “This is to ensure a steady supply for Metro Manila, considering the declaration of the state of public health emergency and the importance of water in undertaking the preventive measures against COVID-19,” said NWRB executive director Sevillo David Jr.

Villanueva, R. (2020, March 13). Metro assured of enough water this summer. The Philippine Star, p. 9.