Infrastructure
Clean Water Within Reach for Zamboanga IP Community Via DENR Project
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has constructed a 50-cubic-meter Small Water Impounding System (SWIS) in Zamboanga del Norte, providing access to clean water for 70 to 80 Indigenous Peoples (IP) households. The project aims to mitigate potential water shortages due to El Niño.
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