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ISSUE NO.16 THE OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF METROPOLITAN NAGA WATER DISTRICT

WINNING FOR THE
ENVIRONMENT:

MNWD BAGS ITS 3RD HUWARANG LINGKOD-TUBIG AWARD

As a result of joint efforts The winning entry included not only the
and resourcefulness for the preservation of watersheds and the Naga River,
protection of our watersheds but also several other projects concerning water
within the Mount Isarog Natural conservation and environmental protection, such as:
Park (MINP) including the Naga the MNWD’s partnership with the Local Government
River, the Metropolitan Naga of Naga for the Forest-in-our-Midst Program aimed COMPLETION OF THE SALINTUBIG
Water District (MNWD) was again at creating mini urban forests; the MWND’s Greening PROJECT IN CANAMAN
honored as the Huwarang Program, which is being implemented within the
Lingkod-Tubig Awardee for Best MNWD office grounds; and the Water, Sanitation and On April 16, 2021, the Metropolitan Naga Water
Implemented Water Hygiene (WASH) Caravan, that has the purpose of District (MNWD) opened its newly installed waterline
Conservation Program in promoting the intelligent use of water and igniting extension, a SALINTUBIG or the Sagana at Ligtas na
Luzon, in line with last environmental consciousness among students. Tubig para sa Lahat project, to its prospective water
year’s World Water Day In addition to this award, MNWD also took part users in Canaman. These water transmission lines
event with the theme: in the World Water Day 2021 Photo Contest for water are located at Zone 7 Poro, Liñaga, San Jose East,
“Water and Climate districts. The entries were judged based on creativity, San Jose West, Iquin, and San Francisco, Canaman,
Change”. The award visual impact, and adherence to this year’s theme, Camarines Sur (Phase I & II), and also at Zone 2, Liñaga
was given by the which is “Valuing Water”. and Iquin to Mangayawan, Canaman, Camarines Sur
Local Water Utilities The District’s entry aims to show how inherent (Phase III).
Administration (LWUA) in people the need for water is. Winning 3rd place, CONTINUED ON PAGE 4
during the celebration of the photo was captioned with: “We need not
World Water Day on March 22, 2021. overemphasize the importance of water in our lives.
Due to the onslaught of Covid-19, the awarding And people will spend time to get this essential
was moved this year and held in a virtual ceremony. resource no matter how difficult and heavy the toil is.”
Recognized as Huwarang Lingkod-Tubig awardee for The challenges faced in the past
3 consecutive years now, MNWD General Manager, year were nothing compared to the
Engr. Virgilio B. Luansing I gave the acceptance determination and commitment to
speech acknowledging the efforts made by the MNWD service of the MNWD community. We will
employees. Other awardees were Silay City Water continue to work on formulating solutions
District in Visayas and Davao City Water District and improving our services. As a catalyst
in Mindanao. The purpose of this award is to hail for growth and positive change, MNWD’s
champions for water and the environment - those who true victories are all found in the betterment
made strides in achieving water and environmental of the community’s living standards and the
sustainability in the Philippines. protection of our environmental resources.

AMAN ELECTED AS MNWD BOARD CHAIR

Following the health and environmental crises we experienced in the past year, 2021 proved to be a
fresh start for Metropolitan Naga Water District (MNWD) as it welcomed a new member of the Board. On
December 7, 2020, Engineer Emeterio “Boy” L. Aman took his oath as the new representative for the Professional
Sector in MNWD’s Board of Directors. Director Aman was given a warm welcome by his co-Directors during
their first Board Meeting, on January 8, 2021 eventually taking over the Chairman position during the election
proceeding that took place on the same day, replacing former Chairman Jorge T. Palma who used to represent
the same sector.
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