Been focused on the local news the last three days. There are so many conflicting reports about the supposedly “fake” and “artificial” shortage of water here in Metro Manila. The Manila Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has done some presscons and they are telling the people that it is because of the El Nino phenomenon. Though a former employee of Manila Water said that the agency closed the bypass from the Angat Dam going to La Mesa Dam so Manila Water which supplies our needs can’t get enough of it. This was denied by one of the directors of MWSS, they are the government agency tasked to see that water supply in Metro Manila is enough for everyone.
Come to think of it, and it is puzzling. Angat Dam has enough water to last until the rainy season sets in. And all the dams here in Luzon have enough water except La Mesa Dam where the concessionaire Manila Water gets its supply. The government wants to push through with Kaliwa Dam which will be funded by China at exorbitant interest rates. The people are calling for transparency in dam and other China funded projects. I must say, the president loves China and is beholden to it at the expense of the Filipino people. Nakakasawa na. What has become of us that in three years, the drug problems have become even grievous and such other concerns are not being addressed properly? Drugs are cheaper than water? When one is focused on the mindset of “kill, kill, kill”, this is the result. He has even threatened the priests and the Catholic Church anew by telling people in his speech that priests deserve to die.
I took pictures of the garden blooms early this morning. summer is almost here and my annual and perennial plants are blooming. The Zinnias I planted from seeds a few months ago are a bloom.
I don’t want to upload them all here to save on space. Have a blessed weekend everyone!
At least your blooms took your mind off such depressing local news, Arlene.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Thank you Pete.
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Sana maayos na Ang water supply. I heard it rained yesterday. God is good
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It rained but only for a few minutes. About the water supply, nabuking sila, the water shortage is artificial, kagagawan ng mga gahaman sa gobyernong eto. Thanks Imelda for the visit.
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It’s always distressing to hear unsettling news about governments. I wish things were easier for you.
Your photos are lovely, as always.
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Thanks Anne. They elected an unsuitable president and the country is going down hill.
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I would think most people feel helpless.
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Can’t wait for the day when he’ll be investigated by the International Criminal Court for all his crimes. I hope the opposition candidates we are routing for win in the coming election come May. We need opposing voices in the Senate.
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I figured the water “crisis” had an underlying corruption.
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There is Elizabeth and it is sad that the people are the ones affected.
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Especially over such a necessity as water.
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Next thing we know it would probably be electricity. There is a draft order which places the water board directly under duterte. Such a shame that one man controls everything in the govt.
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I wonder when the people will have had enough.
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Some are just silent. We’ll see when election comes.
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Is he still going to allow elections?
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Hopefully Elizabeth. I do hope they won’t butcher the results.
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Ours is threatening that elections are rigged!
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I hope it won’t come to that Elizabeth.
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Arlene, I sure hope that your water situation gets resolved. The flowers look so bright and healthy! 😊
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Thanks Sabine. In our area water distribution has gone back to normal although I think they still shut it off at night. I have plenty of flowers now in the garden, mostly summer blooms.
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I’m glad that your water’s back on! Happy summer and gardening, Arlene!
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Thank you so much!
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lovely blooms, Arlene! 🙂
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Thanks Wilma 🙂
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