AIR, NOT WATER, GUSHES FORTH FROM FAUCETS

AS DESCRIBED vividly in a Panay News report over the weekend, Iloilo City residents face daily struggles due to water scarcity – from sleepless nights waiting for a trickle of water to disrupted daily routines.

As the local water regulator, ano gina obra sang Metro Iloilo Water District? Acute water shortage amid rising temperatures is not mere inconvenience; it’s a severe disruption. The stories of residents enduring the hardship of a sporadic water supply are alarming. Not only does this situation compromise basic hygiene and sanitation, which are critical in preventing diseases, it also imposes significant economic burdens on families forced to seek costly alternatives like bottled water for cooking and other essential uses. Pwerte!

Efficient and reliable water supply is not just a matter of convenience but a fundamental human right. It is a must for Metro Pacific Iloilo Water, the major water distributor in the city, to respond with immediate and effective actions. This includes investing in infrastructure to ensure sustainable water access, creating robust systems for water rationing during shortages, and improving the overall management of water resources.

The potential declaration of a state of calamity by the city government is a wake-up call; immediate action is necessary.

Additionally, transparent communication and reliable schedules for water rationing / distribution must be established to help residents plan their usage and reduce the uncertainty that currently pervades their daily lives. Pulaw bugtaw mga tawo bantay tubod tubig sa ila gripo tapos hangin malang gali magwa?

Tinonto!