The government is taking proactive measures to store rainwater for use during the dry season, according to an official from the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).&nbsp;
NWRB Executive Director Sevillo David Jr. stated in a media forum that they are looking into diverting rainwater to facilities that can be used for water supply and irrigation during the dry season and particularly during the upcoming El Ni&ntilde;o phenomenon.
"Sa ngayon po ang tinitingnan natin is kung papaano ito ma-divert sa mga facilities na kapag panahon naman ng tag-init ay mapakinabang po natin sa water supply, sa irrigation," David said.
"So, tama po kayo na ang isa nating tingnan diyan is iyong papaano natin maiipon at mako-conserve itong mga tubig-ulan na mapakinabangan natin kapag mayroong panahon ng tagtuyot at lalo pa kapag summer season, at malaki po ang pakinabang natin doon," he added.
The NWRB is also urging the public to conserve water and is coordinating with other government agencies to provide tips on water conservation.&nbsp;
"Mas gusto po nating i-advocate iyong tamang paggamit, water conservation po&hellip; Ang publiko ay malaki po ang maitutulong dito sa pamamagitan po ng tamang paggamit ng tubig &ndash; iyong water conservation," he said.
Meanwhile,&nbsp;President Marcos has directed a whole-of-government approach and the creation of a Water Resource Management Office (WRMO) to manage the country's water resources and tackle environmental challenges.
The WRMO, under the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, will develop and implement an Integrated Water Management Plan that consolidates various agency plans.

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Gov't to store rainwater to address dry season, urges water conservation