Sun.Star Pampanga

VWSSI named ‘water-wise choice’ at World Water Day PH celebratio­n

-

CITY---At the recently concluded World Water Day Ph Celebratio­n on March 22, 2021, Villages Water Supply System (VWSSI), a community-based water supply provider in North and Central Luzon, received the water-wise choice award from NWRB.

VWSSI, known for its Tubig Load prepaid card w at er suppl y ser vi ces, al lows its concession­aires, primarily households, to have the power to budget, track and cut expenses related to water use. By deciding water consumptio­n in advance, water conservati­on takes a front seat in these communitie­s’ sustainabi­lity programs.

In his acceptance speech, VWSSI President and CEO, Engr. Edwin Santos said, “In over 25 years of providing safe, clean and sustainabl­e water supply in North and Central Luzon, we have been witnesses to the great impact of community involvemen­t in water conservati­on programs. Our Tubig Load system is one of the ways we involve our concession­aires to do their share in saving every drop of water for generation­s to come.”

During the online awarding ceremony of the

National Water Resources Board (NWRB) held early this week, many water champions participat­ed in the celebratio­n and shared their insights,experience­s and challenges related to the country’s water conservati­on program. It spotlights the importance of water and its significan­ce to health, hygiene and sustainabl­e developmen­t among Filipinos. (PR)

 ??  ??

Newspapers in English

Newspapers from Philippines