Manila, April 29 -- The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) shall continue to receive a full allocation in May despite the continuous decline of Angat Dam's water level.

As of Sunday, the water level in Angat Dam dropped to 188.81 meters from Saturday's 189.17 meter level. Its minimum operating level is set at 180 meters.

During the inter-agency briefing on El Nino effects on Monday, Environment Undersecretary Carlos Primo David said the decision was made to ensure adequate water supply for the rice cropping season and increasing domestic demand.

"Ang ibibigay po nating allocation diyan ay full allocation para di masayang iyong ating cropping season (what we will give them is ...