DENR Implements ₱485 Million Roadmap to Improve Water Access in Philippine Provinces

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is launching a ₱485 million roadmap to improve water access in Philippine provinces facing water scarcity. The plan, targeting 59 barangays, includes projects such as desalination systems, financial support for water districts, and the establishment of a National Water Information and Monitoring System. By December 2026, eight infiltration gallery projects are expected to be completed, with a priority on integrating women's roles in water management.

Published Mar 20, 2026

The DENR is executing a ₱485 million roadmap to enhance water access in water-stressed provinces in the Philippines, including Bohol, Palawan, Cebu, and Masbate. The 2026 plan focuses on installing desalination and filtration systems to lower water costs from ₱50-₱70 to ₱20-₱25 per container.

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Financial assistance will support 13 water districts, and 25 sites will receive water refilling equipment, priced at ₱16 per container. The department will complete eight infiltration gallery projects by December 2026 and conduct georesistivity surveys in 28 priority sites to identify groundwater resources. A National Water Information and Monitoring System will be launched to track water usage nationwide, with an emphasis on women's participation in water management.