METRO / PEOPLE ASKED TO CONSERVE WATER
[PHOTO FROM THE INQUIRER- A trip through the scenic, century-old
Kennon Road past Lion's Head is always a memorable experience for those going up
to Baguio City.]
MANILA,
MARCH 17, 2012 (BULLETIN) The
Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration
(PAGASA) on Monday allayed public fears on the possible occurrence of heat wave
in Metro Manila, following five consecutive days of temperatures ranging from
36.1 to 37.2 degrees Celsius in the metropolis.
PAGASA senior weather forecaster Robert Sawi said the temperatures are not
yet considered heat wave.
From May 12 to 16 (Wednesday to Sunday), temperatures were 36.2, 36.1, 36.8,
36.6, and 37.2 degrees Celsius, respectively.
The temperature last Sunday of 37.2 degrees Celsius is 0.1-degree Celsius shy
of the highest temperature recorded in Metro Manila last April 28 of 37.3 degree
Celsius.
"Ang nararamdaman natin ay napakainit talaga. Lalo na mas mahaba ang exposure
natin sa araw pero hindi pa natin ito masasabing heat wave, Sawi said. ("We are
really experiencing hot weather condition. This is because we are exposed under
the sun for a longer time but we still cannot say that this is a heat wave.")
"Dahil dapat consistent itong papalo sa 37 to 38, pero nangyayari talaga na
umaabot ng 36 degrees Celsius ang temperature kapag May," he noted.
("Temperatures must be consistently at 37 to 38 degrees Celsius but temperature
of 36 degrees Celsius is just normal especially during the month of May.")
[PHOTO COURTESY OF THE INQUIRER- Hikers stand on top of Cavite's
highest peak, the 664-meter Mt. Pico de Loro, or Parrot's Peak, which straddles
the towns of Ternate in Cavite and Nasugbu in Batangas.]
PAGASA Deputy Administrator for Operations and Services officer-in-charge
(OIC) and weather branch chief Nathaniel Cruz earlier explained that heat wave
may be declared when temperatures for five consecutive days register two or
three degrees higher than the averag mean maximum temperature of 34 degrees
Celsius in Metro Manila.
"Ine-expect talaga natin na mataas sa ganitong buwan ng Mayo. Dahil mataas
din ang ating relative humidity mas dumagdag yun sa nararamdaman nating init,"
Sawi said. ("We expect that temperatures during this month would be high. At
present, the high relative humidity also contributes to the heat we are
experiencing.")
"Maaaring tumaas pa hanggang 37 ang temperature pero hindi na ito aabot sa 38
degrees Celsius," he said. ("We also expect that temperatures may still rise to
37 degrees Celsius but it will not reach 38 degrees Celsius.")
Sawi said the PAGASA is already monitoring the possible onset of rainy season
by the last week of May or first week of June, as the current El Niño is likely
to continue to weaken.
"Sa ngayon, magiging sunny pa rin bagamat magkakaroon pa rin ng isolated
rainshowers sa hapon o gabi, particularly sa Metro Manila, Luzon at Visayas," he
said. ("For now, it will still be sunny except for the isolated rainshowers in
the afternoon or evening, particularly in Metro Manila, Luzon, and Visayas.")
"Sa Mindanao nagkakaron ng cloudy skies dahil sa intertropical convergence
zone," he added. ("In Mindanao, cloudy skies will prevail because of the ITCZ.")
PAGASA said that days get longer in the Philippines due to summer solstice,
an astronomical term regarding the position of the sun in relation to the
celestial equator.
The summer solstice is the day of the year with the longest daylight period
and hence the shortest night, which usually occurs on June 21 or June 22 in the
northern hemisphere.
FROM MANILA BULLETIN
People Asked To Conserve Water In Summer By MIKE
U. CRISMUNDO March 17, 2012, 10:03am
[PHOTO - THREATENED WATERFRONT: A fisherman paddles his way back to the
shore on his weather-beaten boat after an uneventful day of fishing in Manila
Bay near the Fisherman's Wharf in Parañaque City. Not far off, migratory birds
take refuge on Freedom Island. A P14-billion reclamation project in the area is
now being opposed reportedly for its potentially catastrophic consequences on
the environment. (Jacqueline Hernandez)]
BUTUAN CITY – The government on Saturday asked the people to conserve water
particularly this summer season owing to its essential component of the food
that we eat apart from its uses in irrigation, drinking, and bathe.
The people reminded to use the water "wisely and intelligently".
" Let us put into practice of what we've learned about conservation of water
so that the next generation may continue to enjoy an unlimited supply of water
resources, " said Region Xlll Regional Executive Director (RED) Leonardo R.
Sibbaluca of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
The region's DENR official made this reminded even as the DENR prepares to
celebrate activities the World Water Day next week (March 22) focus on the theme
" Katiyakan sa Tubig, Katiyakan sa Pagkain".
He said some people have the practice of throwing waste into the waterways
which pollutes the rivers, lakes ,estuaries, and other water bodies which can
affect our food resources. " Let us stop this bad habit of dumping wastes into
the rivers, creeks and esteroes to preserve our resources," RED Sibbaluca said.
" We thought it's just a little matter when we see a busted pipes oozing with
fresh water on the street but consider the volume of resources that are being
wasted away which are considered precious to the people in other parts of the
world who are suffering from inadequate water supplies" he added.
According to Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon JP Paje, the
DENR has lined up activities focused on increasing public awareness to conserve
water resources " because it is an important component of our life ".
Secretary Paje said " water is very much incorporated in the food supply
chain, whether in irrigation and fisheries or producing feeds for our
livestock," Paje said.
The World Water Day 2012 will also look at how the swelling population can
cope with the increasing pressure on available water resources by consuming less
water-intensive products and reducing food wastage, which translates to lost
water, according to him.
"This is the concept of measuring the 'water footprint' or the total volume
of freshwater used to produce the goods and services consumed or produced," Paje
explained.
A water summit dubbed "Water Knowledge Fair at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel in
Mandaluyong City will introduce "knowledge products" focused on delivering water
services particularly in rural areas. This will be participated by government
agencies, local government units, water service providers, and other
stakeholders.
The participants will discuss different water-related programs and
strategies. The event is being organized by the Philippine government, along
with partners from the Millenium Development Goals Fund.
Chief News Editor: Sol
Jose Vanzi
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