Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. calls for more multi-purpose dams, including the P26.5-billion Upper Wawa Dam, to address water demand and generate renewable energy.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged dam operators to maximize their facilities for multiple purposes, including generating renewable energy. He highlighted the need for more multi-purpose dams to address water demand for drinking, irrigation, power generation, flood control, and aquaculture. The P26.5-billion Upper Wawa Dam project in Rodriguez, Rizal, is set to increase water supply in Metro Manila and surrounding provinces and is expected to be fully completed and operational by December 2025.

July 10, 2024
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