Manila, Feb. 25 -- With the various technological advancements in today's society, it may come as a surprise to many that access to basic needs remains a critical issue, especially in rural and remote areas.

Around 40 million Filipinos as of 2024 still lack access to formal water resources and are instead dependent on rainwater, rivers, or creeks for their daily needs, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - underscoring the greater urgency of addressing the problem of water access in the country.

While water costs are relatively lower compared to other basic needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, many areas in the Philippines still lack the necessary infrastructure to provide potable water to underser...