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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 and The winning entry included not only the
resourcefulness for the protection preservation of watersheds and the Naga River,
of our watersheds within the Mount but also several other projects concerning water
Isarog Natural Park (MINP) including conservation and environmental protection, such as:
the Naga River, the Metropolitan the MNWD’s partnership with the Local Government
Naga Water District (MNWD) was of Naga for the Forest-in-our-Midst Program aimed
again honored as the Huwarang at creating mini urban forests; the MWND’s Greening
Lingkod-Tubig Awardee for Best Program, which is being implemented within the
Implemented Water Conservation MNWD office grounds; and the Water, Sanitation and
Program in Luzon, in line Hygiene (WASH) Caravan, that has the purpose of
with last year’s World Water promoting the intelligent use of water and igniting
Day event with the theme: environmental consciousness among students.
“Water and Climate In addition to this award, MNWD also took part
Change”. The award was in the World Water Day 2021 Photo Contest for water
given by the Local Water districts. The entries were judged based on creativity,
Utilities Administration visual impact, and adherence to this year’s theme,
(LWUA) during the which is “Valuing Water”.
celebration of World Water The District’s entry aims to show how inherent
Day on March 22, 2021. in people the need for water is. Winning 3rd place,
Due to the onslaught of Covid-19, the awarding the photo was captioned with: “We need not
was moved this year and held in a virtual ceremony. overemphasize the importance of water in our lives.
Recognized as Huwarang Lingkod-Tubig awardee for And people will spend time to get this essential
3 consecutive years now, MNWD General Manager, resource no matter how difficult and heavy the toil is.”
Engr. Virgilio B. Luansing I gave the acceptance The challenges faced in the past year were nothing
speech acknowledging the efforts made by the MNWD compared to the determination and commitment to
employees. Other awardees were Silay City Water service of the MNWD community. We will continue
District in Visayas and Davao City Water District to work on formulating solutions and improving our MNWD’s winning entry for the World Water Day 2021
in Mindanao. The purpose of this award is to hail services. As a catalyst for growth and positive change, Photo Contest, shows people in line to get their ration of
champions for water and the environment - those who MNWD’s true victories are all found in the betterment water. It aims to express how inherent in people the need
made strides in achieving water and environmental of the community’s living standards and the protection for water is.
sustainability in the Philippines. of our environmental resources.
SALINTUBIG PROJECT IN
CANAMAN, NOW COMPLETED
AMAN ELECTED AS MNWD BOARD CHAIR On April 16, 2021, the Metropolitan Naga Water
District (MNWD) opened its newly installed waterline
Following the health and environmental crises we experienced in the past year, 2021 proved to be a extension, a SALINTUBIG or the Sagana at Ligtas na
fresh start for the Metropolitan Naga Water District (MNWD) as it welcomed a new member of the Board. On Tubig para sa Lahat project, to its prospective water
December 7, 2020, Engr. Emeterio “Boy” L. Aman took his oath as the new representative for the Professional users in Canaman. These water transmission lines
Sector in MNWD’s Board of Directors. Director Aman was given a warm welcome by his co-directors during are located at Zone 7 Poro, Liñaga, San Jose East,
their first Board Meeting, on January 8, 2021 eventually taking over the Chairman position during the election San Jose West, Iquin, and San Francisco, Canaman,
proceeding that took place on the same day he replaced Jorge T. Palma, former Chairman and representative Camarines Sur (Phase I & II), and also at Zone 2, Liñaga
of the same sector. and Iquin to Mangayawan, Canaman, Camarines Sur
(Phase III).

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