ILOILO CITY, Feb. 26 -- The city government here has engaged the business sector, including the construction industry, in its water conservation measures in anticipation of the effects of the El Nino phenomenon.

In a press conference on Monday, city architect Regina Gregorio said they started their drought forum last week involving information dissemination with various contractors, especially that construction activities will increase come the dry season.

"There is an increase in construction activities that would require a higher demand for water and we have our laborers exposed to the blazing heat of the sun. It is vital for us to inform them and pick on their brains to have a joint initiative in so far as water management is concern...