World Water Day, ipinagdiriwang ng DENR ngayong araw

Transcript

00:00 The Department of Environment and Natural Resources established

00:05 the contribution of some individuals and institutions

00:09 in the preservation of water on World Water Day.

00:13 This is what Sujun Kim has to say.

00:15 Since 2012, Junisio has been one of the initiators of irrigation

00:21 for farmers in the Zambuanga, Cebu.

00:24 Before, there was no irrigation, there was not enough water.

00:30 Farmers were not able to irrigate.

00:32 According to Ladra, irrigation has helped farmers a lot,

00:37 especially in remote areas of the region.

00:40 And because farmers have been able to get water,

00:44 their lives are now better, even in front of El Niño.

00:48 Water is very important, because when El Niño is short of water,

00:53 farmers will fight and fight for water.

00:57 So, we have to manage the rotation.

00:59 Jerrolyn, who is a member of the Association of Farmers,

01:03 was named because of the government's support for irrigation.

01:07 Although there are changes in the new times,

01:10 it was not a barrier to ensure the continued livelihood

01:15 of farmers with the help of the government.

01:18 The DINAR program is helping.

01:22 "Pagkakaisa Tungo sa Siguridad Pan-Tubig"

01:25 This is what the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, or DINAR,

01:30 asked the agency to do on World Water Day.

01:33 Every 22nd of March, the agency established

01:37 the contribution of some individuals and institutions

01:40 for the preservation of water.

01:43 It's inspiring to see individuals from different organizations

01:47 come together and work towards a shared passion and commitment

01:52 to safeguarding our environment and water resources.

01:56 According to DINAR Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga,

02:00 the agency has already done a lot to improve the irrigation system.

02:05 This includes the installation of sanitation as a key performance indicator

02:10 or guideline for all institutions,

02:13 and the strengthening of the enforcement of the registration of drilling permits in wells.

02:18 Though we are celebrating today, may this day also remind us

02:22 that there is still much work to be done.

02:25 DINAR and Manila also remind us that every Filipino has the right to clean water.

02:32 That's why all Filipinos are asking for help

02:37 to ensure the correct preservation and allocation of water.

02:41 Let's continue to work together and effect positive change

02:45 to benefit each and every Filipino.

02:47 Soojin Kim for Pambansang TV in Bagong, Philippines.