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According to A. Lucero written in an article from The Philippine Star by C. Alano entitled
Top Water Tipid Tips he stated;
We can avoid the possibility of yet another water crisis by making some small
adjustments in the way we consume water, a precious but finite resource. Saving water
will significantly slash our water bill and also make sure that every household will have
access to this vital resource. (April 2014)

According to R. Paje, Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources, from a news

article entitled DENR Urges Public to Reduce Water Usage during Summer,
Reduce water wastage by using only the amount you need. Reuse what you can for
other purposes such as using laundry water to clean your cars or floors or in flushing
toilets, (April 2014)

According to M. Moreno written in an article from The Philippine Star by E. Subido

entitled Uniting the Family through Technology he stated;
The findings show that technology has become an intrinsic part of our daily lives.
Filipinos are big believers that technology helps us to communicate better and it is
obvious from the rate of adoption that everyone from young kids to grandparents is
finding technology easier to use (December 2011)

According to V. Tuddao Jr. written in an article from Inquirer entitled DENR Says Water
Scarcity, Pollution a Threat for Nation,
We all need to accept our responsibilities as stewards of rivers not only as waterways
or water sources but also as habitats and ecosystems, and be willing to undertake the
laborious and continuing task of reviving and maintaining them(May 2012)

According to A. Lowe on her article entitled 5 Things to Know about Filipino Mobile
Users, she stated;
An increase in smartphone ownership reflect this changing need for mobile phone
users to own phones that offer features beyond just calling and texting functions.
Smartphones afford consumers greater connectivity and variety in terms of activities for
instance browsing the internet, social networking and connecting to Wi-Fi in public
areas, (July 2013)

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According to B. Labiano in his study entitled Agricultural Water Management Systems

in the Philippines,
Government efforts to adapt to climate change and to achieve rice self-sufficiency, in
fact, make policies and programs on agricultural water management evolve more
responsive to necessity. (March 2014)

According to F. Abad, Budget Secretary of the Department of Science and Technology,

written in an article from the Philippine Star by J. Pasaylo entitled 1,000 Water Sensors
Up for 18 River Basins he stated;
The Aquino administration is moving fastin providing additional technology to refine
our countrys weather prediction systems. The production and installation of the
automatic water level sensors are part of the Aquino administrations immediateresponse projects for Visayas and Northern Mindanao, (December 2011)

According to Engineer E. Paradela, DOST-7 Director, written in an article from The

Philippine Star by K. Quintas entitled Equipment to Monitor Rain, Water Levels
Installed,
The rain gauge sensors and water level monitoring system is aimed at helping
government agencies in providing information on the amount of rainfall in their area for
them to alert residents in low-lying areas for possible flooding and landslides, (July
2015)

According to R. Vargas on a news article from The Philippine Star written by R.

Villanueva entitled Maynila Opens Water Meter Testing Facility,
Not only does this facility save us money on meter testing, it also builds the knowledge
and capabilities of Maynilad personnel in the field of meter management. This is
important because we want to assure our customers that we accurately record and bill
their consumption,

In an article entitled Filipinos Spend Almost Three Hours on Their Smartphones by

Adobo Magazine;
In the Philippines, there are about 50 brands available in the market due to the
penetration of manufacturers from China and India as well as the growing number of
local brands. The accessibility and affordability of mobile devices gives more options for
the consumers, including the younger set.