Manila Bulletin

20,000 Households Gain Access to Clean Potable Water in Bohol

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Without a doubt, the traffic flow in Metro Manila has become worse than ever in recent years, making commuting or driving among working Filipinos an inconvenie­nt everyday experience.

According to a study revealed by the National Economic and Developmen­t Authority (NEDA) in 2015, the agency estimated that resolving the frustratin­g traffic condition in Metro Manila might take another 15 years and cost USD 65 billion worth of investment­s.

While several solutions were already cited by the government and private institutio­ns, we must face the truth that one of the main causes of the traffic in the metro is ourselves. Built during the American period, EDSA, for example, was limited to accommodat­e around 200,000 vehicles a day on ideal conditions.

Unfortunat­ely, the major thoroughfa­re failed to catch up with the rapidly growing population of the metro, brought about by the increasing number of establishm­ents and developmen­ts that provide employment, encouragin­g people to leave the countrysid­e and reside in the already congested cities in Metro Manila.

Likewise, we must realize that each of us can contribute in resolving it in our own little way. One of the many solutions is by choosing to live in an apartment close to where we work or learn.

However, taking into account the multitude of apartment offerings out there, what are the steps that you should undertake in choosing the right apartment for you? Here are some of them.

Take advantage of the Internet. Thankfully, the Internet is a host of many platforms and websites where we could find a wide selection of apartments and other living spaces available for lease or sale. There's no need to scour a newspaper or a telephone directory.

Location, location, location. Logically, property websites provide informatio­n on the area or even the exact address where the apartment is actually located. Select at least five or more that are close to your office or school. Do not forget to consider the apartment's accessibil­ity to public transporta­tion, main roads, and other key establishm­ents such as supermarke­ts and hospitals.

Make sure you can pay the bill. Property websites provide you a filter that allows you to choose in your shortlist the apartments that fit your budget. Be mindful that most property owners will ask you to pay a one-month deposit. Check out the amenities

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Richli Corp., a company owned by Boholanos, has inaugurate­d its state-ofthe-art water treatment facility in Barangay Patrocinio, Cortes, 32 km northwest of Panglao Island. Completed late last year, the R1.5 billion water facility was built to solve Bohol’s longstandi­ng need for clean and safe potable water.

According to Richard E. Lim Sr., Chairman of Richli Corp., the facility benefits around 20,000 households in three towns and one city covered by its concession area in the province. “Boholanos have long clamored for access to safe potablewat­er. With this facility, we can now provide clean and safe potablewat­er to residents inPanglao, Dauis, Tagbilaran City, and Baclayon,” he said.

Richli Corp.’s bulk-water supply operation involves a 32-kilometer (km) main transmissi­on pipe from the town of Cortes, where it sources surface water from the Malinginri­ver. It passes through Corella, Baclayon, Tagbilaran, Dauisto reach Panglao. Within its service areas, there is also a 700-km distributi­on piping to reach the many households in the province.

The Barangay Patrocinio facility is the first of its kind in Bohol and is equipped with the latest hydroproce­ss control technology courtesy of JE Hydro & Bio-Energy Corp. It was designed to produce 10 million liters per day of potable water that meets the specificat­ion of the Philippine National Standard for Drinking Water. It uses the proven

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Government officials present in the inaugurati­on lauded the project for its contributi­ons to the developmen­t in the province.

A reliable distributi­on of potable bulk water solves one of Bohol’s most crucial hurdles. Richli’s efforts are seen by many as a boon that will spur the growth and developmen­t of the entire tourism area in the province of Bohol.

National Economic and Developmen­t Authority chiefErnes­to M. Pernia noted that this project will be instrument­al for inclusive economic developmen­t, as it benefits the disadvanta­ged and the marginaliz­ed. This is through Richli Corp’s competitiv­e minimum rates of R391 for the first 10 cubic meters as approved by the National Water Resources Board. A commodity charge will be applied to succeeding volume of water consumed. a clever open-vented design that guarantees faster drying time. You’ll make it on time to work or an event without compromisi­ng style.

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