40 million Pinoys lack access to reliable water supplyResidents of several barangays in Tondo, Manila line up for free water rations from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) on June 8, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — Around 40 million of the country’s 115 million population lack access to reliable water supply, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. We want to build them a resilient system wherein they have continuous access to water,” he said yesterday. DENR chief Juan Miguel Cuna admitted that the country is facing a crisis of potable water access. He said that investments in water systems are not enough, especially for long-term solutions.

Source: Philippine Star March 20, 2026 17:31 UTC