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The Philippine water sector significantly cuts across several sectors, highlighting its importance in sustaining livelihoods and driving economic development. However, insufficient access to clean water and sanitation persist due to the lack of infrastructure and the lack of integrated water resource management. As a result, the demand for water continues to escalate, further exacerbating the country's level of water stress. Tied to the climate crisis, addressing these rampant critical water and sanitation-related challenges remain imperative to improve water resources management.


To foster meaningful dialogues and strengthen partnership within the water sector, the ECCP is pleased to present the 2024 Water Challenge Forum, which will be held on 17 July, 1:00pm to 5:00pm.


Join us at this Forum as we engage with policymakers and industry experts to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the sector's current landscape as well as the proposed plans, regulations, and frameworks aligned with the push for the advancement towards water security.


Objectives

  • Enhance understanding of the current water security landscape in the Philippines;
  • Bring together policymakers, industry leaders, and experts to address critical-water related challenges facing the Philippines; and
  • Provide a platform for knowledge exchange and partnerships among government agencies and private sector entities to ensure water security for the future generations

Jul 17, 2024

13:00 - 17:00 GMT+8

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Dusit Thani Manila
Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
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Agenda

  • Main Schedule
    13:00 - 14:00Registration
    Track 1
    14:00 - 14:05Opening Remarks
    14:05 - 14:25The Current State of the Philippine Water Sector

    Hon. Roderick Planta

    Assistant Secretary at National Economic Development Authority

    14:25 - 14:45Implementation of the Integrated Water Resource Management Plan to Improve Water Supply and Achieve Water Security

    Dr. Carlos Primo David

    Undersecretary for Integrated Environmental Science at Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR – Water Resources Management Office (WRMO)

    14:45 - 15:05Interventions and Priorities to Bolster Water Resource Management during El Niño and La Niña Conditions

    Ana Liza Solis, MSc

    Assistant Weather Services Chief at Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA)

    15:05 - 15:25Development of Wastewater Treatment Facilities to Upgrade Water Quality and Sanitation

    Atty. Kaye Celera

    Enterprise Regulatory Affairs Director of Manila Water Company, Inc.

    15:25 - 15:40The Role of the Private Sector in Attaining Water Security
    15:40 - 16:40Panel Discussion and Open Forum

    Dr. Carlos Primo David

    Undersecretary for Integrated Environmental Science at Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR – Water Resources Management Office (WRMO)

    Hon. Roderick Planta

    Assistant Secretary at National Economic Development Authority

    Ana Liza Solis, MSc

    Assistant Weather Services Chief at Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA)

    Atty. Kaye Celera

    Enterprise Regulatory Affairs Director of Manila Water Company, Inc.

    Moderator: Chris Ilagan

    Chair at Global Water Partnership – Southeast Asia

    16:40 - 17:00Closing Remarks and Networking

Speakers

  • Dr. Carlos Primo David (Undersecretary for Integrated Environmental Science at Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR – Water Resources Management Office (WRMO))

    Dr. Carlos Primo David

    Undersecretary for Integrated Environmental Science at Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR – Water Resources Management Office (WRMO)

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  • Hon. Roderick Planta (Assistant Secretary at National Economic Development Authority)

    Hon. Roderick Planta

    Assistant Secretary at National Economic Development Authority

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  • Ana Liza Solis, MSc (Assistant Weather Services Chief at Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA))

    Ana Liza Solis, MSc

    Assistant Weather Services Chief at Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (DOST-PAGASA)

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  • Atty. Kaye Celera (Enterprise Regulatory Affairs Director of Manila Water Company, Inc.)

    Atty. Kaye Celera

    Enterprise Regulatory Affairs Director of Manila Water Company, Inc.

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  • Moderator: Chris Ilagan (Chair at Global Water Partnership – Southeast Asia)

    Moderator: Chris Ilagan

    Chair at Global Water Partnership – Southeast Asia

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Documents

[Partnerships] Water Challenge Forum 2024.pdf

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