TITLE: The Northern Mindanao Integrated Water Security Summit

AUTHOR: @dost10ph

DATE: May 5, 2023

KEY INFO: The Northern Mindanao Integrated Water Security Summit is working towards securing the region's water future.

TITLE: Water please

AUTHOR: Ms_neerod

DATE: October 16, 2019

KEY INFO: Cagayan de Oro faces a looming crisis of insufficient access to safe drinking water. This challenge stems from outdated technology, inadequate financial support, and a lack of urgency in utilizing existing resources effectively. Urban flooding exacerbates this issue.

TITLE: 16 barangays in Cagayan de Oro City still without water services

AUTHOR: Franck Dick Rosete

DATE: April 25, 2023

KEY INFO: 16 barangays in Cagayan de Oro are still without water services as they are not covered by the government-run Cagayan de Oro City Water District (COWD). 

TITLE: ILO and Japan launch five new water systems in Mindanao

AUTHOR: International Labor Organization

DATE: March 17, 2022

KEY INFO: The International Labor Organization (ILO) and Japan partner to set up five new water systems in Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao and a Bangsamoro Special Geographic Area in Cotabato, bringing safe drinking water to 3,000 households. 

TITLE: Water refilling stations sa Iligan City, giinspeksyon

AUTHOR: PTV NEWS MINDANAO

DATE: April 5, 2022

KEY INFO: Water refilling stations in Iligan City are being inspected by professionals to see if their water is properly sanitized for the safety of the people.

TITLE: Water security remains a problem for many in the Philippines

AUTHOR: CNA

DATE: November 2, 2021

KEY INFO: Due to climate change Philippines has been experiencing water droughts, and floods which threaten Philippines' water security, affecting over 7,600 islands.

TITLE: COWD assures safe drinking water

AUTHOR: Philippine Information Agency Northern Mindanao

DATE: August 20, 2023

KEY INFO: Cagayan de Oro Water District has gone for 50 years without any reports of contaminated water because of their responsibility and safety precautions.

TITLE: Clean water, decent work unite communities for peace

AUTHOR: International Labour Organization

DATE: June 6, 2024

KEY INFO: Communities uniting and working together to build three new water systems built by 269 workers will benefit over 2,000 households in five barangays to achieve clean water and sanitation in Balabagan City, Lanao Del Sure.

TITLE: Preparing for Tomorrow: Davao’s Resilience Against Water Crises AUTHOR: Contributer/Mindanao Times

DATE: November 22, 2024

KEY INFO: Recognizing Davao City’s increasing water needs, the Davao City Water District (DCWD) in partnership with Apo Agua Infrastructura, Inc. conceived the Davao City Bulk Water Supply Project (DCBWSP)– a sustainable water solution that seeks to address water issues particularly in areas of the city where water has been a long standing concern.

TITLE: The Goal is to Stay Clean

AUTHOR: Egypt F. del Rosario

DATE: May 5, 2020

KEY INFO: A private college situated on Max Suniel Street in Barangay Carmen, CDO makes sure that people living in high-risk areas, where physical distancing and sanitation are a privilege, are not left out in this time of the pandemic. As a first response to help their immediate community, the institution has given hygiene kits to mitigate the spread of the virus. In this way, sanitation would become accessible to those who would rather buy food to fill their aching stomach than allocate a portion of their measly income to something inedible like hand soap or sanitizers. The hygiene kits include three bars of hand soap, a bottle of bleach for home disinfection, and a roll of tissue paper.

TITLE: For years, Bukidnon village has relied on unsafe water sources for survival

AUTHOR: FROILAN GALLARDO 

DATE: April 20, 2022

KEY INFO: The situation may worsen in Tagbak, an agricultural village of 2,203 Talaandig and Higaonon farmers in Bukidnon, as the dry season sets in and climate change causes temperatures to rise and dry up the village's water sources. Bukidnon, Philippines - The village of Tagbak, some 15.5 kilometers east of the Tagbak town center, lacks potable water sources and has relied on intermittent water supply for years.

Title: Water Quality: Mindanao Island of the Philippines

AUTHOR: Angelo Mark P Walag,  Oliva P Canencia, Beth Ann Fiedler

DATE: May 10, 2018

KEY INFO: The article highlights the severe water quality challenges in Mindanao, Philippines, caused by pollution, inadequate sanitation infrastructure, and mining activities, which lead to health issues like waterborne diseases and environmental problems such as fish kills and heavy metal contamination. It emphasizes the urgent need for improved water management policies, infrastructure development, and community involvement to address these issues and ensure sustainable access to clean and safe water.

TITLE: Episode 40: Status of Irrigation Development in the Philippines and in Northern Mindanao

AUTHOR: I-SAFE Xavier University

DATE: October 1, 2021

KEY INFO: The video discusses the status of irrigation development in the Philippines, with Engr. Leslie C. Dizon emphasizes the challenges posed by unsustainable water resources. Issues such as inadequate water management, reliance on traditional irrigation methods, and the effects of climate change contribute to the inefficiency and scarcity of water for agricultural use. These problems highlight the need for sustainable solutions, including modernized irrigation systems and better resource management, to address the growing demand for clean and reliable water.

TITLE: Sanitation Compliance and Its Determinants in a Barangay Community: Insights from Northern Mindanao

AUTHOR: Paolo Araune

DATE: August 20, 2024

KEY INFO:
The study focuses on how people in a community in Northern Mindanao follow proper sanitation practices and what affects their behavior. It found that age and income greatly influence how well they use and maintain water facilities, while education and gender have little effect. This shows that programs to improve sanitation need to consider the specific needs of different groups to make a bigger impact, especially in areas with limited clean water access.