Monday, May 16, 2005 (Philippines)

DRY. Water rationing is being considered unless the dry spell ends this month. (SUN.STAR FOTO/ALLAN CUIZON) AS THE temperature soars, so do the tempers of Cebu’s mountain barangay residents, as they quarrel over meager water they sourced from drying-up natural springs. They often end up letting off steam on their barangay officials, who take the heat because the twice-a-week water rations from Cebu City Hall are not enough. That is why Cebu City Councilor Edwin Jagmoc is rushing the purchase of two water tankers worth P2.1 million so the affected residents will hopefully simmer down. Barangay officials are hollering that City Hall needs to send water tankers more often. [full story]