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	LATEST APPROVED POLICIES
	Implementation of Online Virtual Inspection in the Issuance of Certificate of Public Convenience & Other Related Applications and in the Conduct of Asset Validation for CPC Grantees in the Face of COVID 19 Pandemic Res. No. 07-0720 was approved by the Board on its meeting held on July 23, that provides for the implementation of online virtual inspection in lieu of on-site technical & ocular inspection of existing waterworks system facilities in the issuance of CPC& other related applications& in the conduct of asset validation for CPC Grantees to fit current health & safety guidelines.
	Amendment on the Extension of Validity of Provisional Authority for Certificate of Public Convenience During the State of Public Health Emergency Res. No. 02-0320-A was approved by the Board on its meeting held on September 25, 2020 which provides that validity of the Provisional Authority is six (6) months from the date of issuance/approval & is extendable for a maximum of six months, unless otherwise cancelled or revoked for any justifiable grounds during the start of public health emergency.
	Amendment on the Extension of Time for the Filing of Applications/Petitions for Renewal of CPC to NWRB During the State of Public Health Emergency Res. No. 01-0420-A was approved by the Board on its meeting held on September 25, 2020 that provides for the filing of all Applications/Petitions for the Renewal of CPC with due/expiry date that falls between July 1, 2020 to September 30, 2021 to be extended for six months from the date of their expiration during the State of Public Health Emergency.
	Extension of Time on the Submission of Annual Report and Payment of Supervision and Regulation Fees in Light of the Community Quarantine NWRB Res. No. 23-0620 was approved by the Board on its meeting held on June 17, 2020 that extends the deadline for submission of Annual Reports of all CPC Grantees from May 30, 2020 to July 30, 2020 and the payment of SRF from September 30, 2020 to November 30, 2020.

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Extension of Time on the Submission of Annual Report and Payment of Supervision and Regulation Fees in Light of the Community Quarantine
Unimpeded/Unhindered Access or Movement of Water Utilities Personnel and Regulators
Efficient Water Supply Services to Hospitals or Institutions (Government or Private) Performing Functions Related to the Management/Control of Covid-19 Disease
Continuous And Enhanced Water Supply Services In All Areas Of Operation Under Threat Of COVID-19
Extension of Time For The Payment Of Fees/Charges and the Filing of Applications/Petitions to NWRB In Light of the Enhanced Community Quarantine
Extension of Validity of CPC in Limages/Board_Resolution/Res_01-0420.pdfight of the Enhanced Community Quarantine

PROPOSED POLICIES
The NWRB proposed to extend the validity of all Conditional Water Permit (CWP) with expiry date that falls between 01 July 2020 to 30 September 2021, including the CWPs that were previously granted extensions, shall continue to be valid for six (6) months after its/their expiration/s.
Proposed Amendments to the “Standard Rules and Regulations in the Operation of Waterworks System as Modified in 2008 under Res. No. 019-0508”
A proposed policy entitled “Authority of the Water Rights Division, NWRB, to Conduct On-line Hearings During the Period of Public Health Emergency, once approved, will give authority to the Water Rights Division to conduct on-line hearings during the present state of Public Health Emergency. Aside from the grant of authority, this policy provides for the general guidelines on how the on-line hearings will be conducted, which may be characterized with formality, confidentiality.

Contingency Plan to address possible water shortage in Metro Manila

- NWRB shall maintain maximum water allocation for MWSS from the Angat Reservoir to ensure adequate water supply in Metro Manila.

- Temporarily allow MWSS to use its existing deepwells to augment water supply for its two concessionaires (i.e. Manila Water) for the duration of the El Niño to be used for the affected communities

NWRB collaborates with OECD-Poland project on Water Management

December 6, 2018

The Philippine government, through the National Water Resources Board, welcomed the proposal of the Polish government and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) on improved water management in the Philippines.

NWRB WELCOMES SIX-MEMBER DELEGATION FROM CHINA MWR

NWRB WELCOMES SIX-MEMBER DELEGATION FROM CHINA MWR October 20, 2018

National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Executive Director Dr. Sevillo D. David Jr. warmly welcomed the six-member delegation from China Ministry of Water Resources (MWR) headed by Vice Minister Ye Jianchun last October 20, 2018 at Makati Shangri-La, Manila.

NWRB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN 7th WATERLINKS FORUM 2018

September 27, 2018

National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Executive Director Sevillo D. David Jr., recently participated in the 7th WaterLinks Forum 2018, with the theme “Solving Asia’s Urban Water Crisis: The Water-Food-Energy-Climate Change Nexus”, which was held at the Unilab Bayanihan Center, Metro Manila last September 25 – 27, 2018.