Metro Manila Water Firms Mull Sharing Deal Amid El Niño Fears
Amid fears of water scarcity due to the El Niño phenomenon, Metro Manila's two main water concessionaires, Manila Water and Maynilad, are reportedly in discussions to enter into a water-sharing agreement for emergency supply. Both companies currently draw water primarily from Angat Dam.
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