National Water Resources Board

25/09/2026

NWRB consults stakeholders on the proposed revision of Board Resolution No. 03-0715 entitled “Approval of the Revised NWRB Fees and Charges”

The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) conducted a series of online stakeholders’ consultation for the proposed revision of Board Resolution No. 03-0715 entitled the "Approval of the Revised NWRB Fees and Charges" held on September 15, 17, and 21 via Zoom platform.

The consultations mainly discussed the review and revision of the agency’s fees and charges being imposed for its services, in accordance with the existing laws, orders, and issuances. The activity is also in response to the DENR Memorandum Circular No. 2026-09 issued on August 27, 2026 that prescribes the minimum standards for revising the existing rates and imposing new fees and charges for DENR bureaus, offices, and attached agencies. The DENR MC likewise promulgates the use and application of the National Tax Research Center (NTRC) Cost Computation Template version 8.0, a standardized tool for use of government agencies to compute the direct and indirect costs of delivering public services when revising or setting their respective fees and charges.

In general, the imposition of fees and charges of government services is primarily for cost recovery, regulation and inspection, and equity in public spending ensuring that the individuals or entities directly benefiting from a particular government service or transaction share the operational expenses incurred by the government rather than funding it entirely out of general tax revenues collected from citizens who may never use the service/s.

The proposed NWRB revised fees and charges were presented to its stakeholders from various private institutions and government agencies to gather their insights on the imminent rate changes.

All comments and feedback of the stakeholders are to be consolidated for consideration in the drafting of the Board Resolution prior to its submission to the Board for approval and implementation.

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Written by: Fritz Ramos

16/09/2026

NWRB Joins the Lingkod Bayani Run 2026 for the 126th Civil Service Anniversary

Twenty (20) staff members of the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) joined the Lingkod Bayani Run 2026: Stride as One, Serve the Nation on September 13, 2026, at the Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park, Luneta, as part of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary (PCSA).

The nationwide fun run brought together more than 39,000 participants across 17 regions, including government employees, volunteers from various agencies and organizations, and private individuals.

Anchored on the theme "Bawat Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para sa Bayan,” the run promoted wellness, unity, and public service pride " under the campaign "Puso sa Serbisyo,". Proceeds from the event will support the CSC's Pamanang Lingkod Bayani (PLB) Program, which provides financial assistance to the families of fallen public servants.

Through its participation, the NWRB reaffirmed its commitment to employee wellness and to the spirit of dedicated public service.

by ABA

10/09/2026

In view of the continued rainfall associated with the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), and pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 135 issued by the Office of the President on September 10, 2026, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Central Office in Quezon City will continue to implement alternative work arrangement on September 10, 2026.

The public may coordinate with the appropriate NWRB offices through the following email addresses:

General NWRB Concerns & Queries
Office of the Executive Director
[email protected]

Issuance of Conditional Water Permit
Resolution of Cases
Resolution of Petitions
Issuance of Permit to Drill for Observation/Monitoring Wells
Registration of Water Use for Domestic
Issuance of NWRB Indorsement as Requirement for Registration with SEC
Water Rights Division
[email protected]

Issuance of Provisional Authority for Certificate of Public Convenience and Other Related Applications and Petitions
Water Utilities Division
[email protected]

Issuance of Certificate of Water Availability
Issuance of NWRB Certification for PEZA Registration
Policy & Program Division
[email protected]

Application/Renewal of Registration of Well Driller
Issuance of Groundwater Table Depth for Proposed Memorial Park
Calibration of Water Meter
Monitoring & Enforcement Division
[email protected]

Issuance of Statement of Accounts
Other Administrative Concerns
Administrative & Financial Division
[email protected]
[email protected]

04/09/2026

🌧️ Umuulan kahit may El Niño? Oo, posible! ☀️

Kaya habang may ulan, huwag sayangin ang bawat patak!💧🪣

Mag-ipon ng rainwater para sa pandilig o panlinis—tipid tubig, tipid bill pa! 💦💸

Takpan lang nang maayos ang lalagyan para iwas lamok. 🦟

Patak-patak tayo to save water. 💧
Save water today, secure tomorrow.

01/09/2026

Advisory to Water Service Providers

Provision of Potable Water Assistance to Flood-Affected Communities and Evacuation Center

In order to assist the government’s efforts to extend aid to the areas affected by the recent flooding caused by the southwest monsoon, all water utilities/ water service providers that are operating their waterworks systems in the said areas are enjoined to:

1.) Immediately report the situational status of the water supply in their service area to the NWRB;

2.) Exert best efforts to provide assistance to their consumers with respect to issues of water supply and availability;

3.) Provision or delivery of potable drinking water to identified evacuation centers and affected communities;

4.) Deployment of mobile or portable water treatment facilities, where available and appropriate;

5.) Coordination with concerned LGUs, the NDRRMC, and other response agencies in identifying areas requiring immediate water assistance;

6.) Other appropriate measures to support the continuity of safe water access during the ongoing emergency; and

7.) Report to the NWRB the assistance extended, including the areas served, type and volume of assistance provided, and other relevant details, for monitoring and coordination purposes.

The Memorandum shall remain effective until the normal operations of all water utilities in the affected areas are restored.

For strict compliance.

sdg
DR. SEVILLO D. DAVID, JR., CESO III
Executive Director

31/08/2026

Nakikiisa ang NWRB sa pagdiriwang ng araw na ito para sa mga dakilang bayani ng ating lahi. Saludo kami sa inyo.

27/08/2026

The National Water Resources Board (NWRB) has adopted a policy requiring the installation of telemetered water meters to strengthen water resources monitoring, improve regulatory compliance, and support sustainable groundwater management.

Pursuant to Board Resolution No. 08-0724, all incoming and pending water permit applicants for industrial and municipal water use with a granted discharge of 10 liters per second (LPS) or more are required to install a telemetered water meter. Existing water permittees (for Industrial and Municipal use), including those with petition for amendments of water permit with granted discharge greater or equal to 10 LPS are likewise required to install the telemetry device.

The telemetered water meter must be cellular-based and capable of transmitting water extraction data to the NWRB in near real time. The system must also have a feature of remote monitoring, automatic data storage, and compatibility with the NWRB monitoring platform. Failure to comply with the installation requirement shall constitute grounds for the suspension or cancellation of a water permit, subject to due process and applicable regulations.

All concerned water permittees are advised to coordinate with NWRB and prepare for compliance not later than 31 December 2026. Further guidelines and technical specifications may be issued by the NWRB to facilitate implementation.

For inquiries and additional information, stakeholders may coordinate directly with the following contact details:

Landline No.: (02) 89202654 local 112
Emails: [email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]

For guidance and strict compliance.

SGD.
Dr. Sevillo D. David Jr., CESO III

To read the Board Resolution, go tohttps://nwrb.gov.ph/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/BR_08-0724.pdf

20/08/2026

In view of the continued rainfall associated with the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat), and pursuant to Memorandum Circular No. 131 issued by the Office of the President on August 19, 2026, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) Central Office in Quezon City will continue to implement alternative work arrangement on August 20, 2026.

The public may coordinate with the appropriate NWRB offices through the following email addresses:

General NWRB Concerns & Queries
Office of the Executive Director
[email protected]

Issuance of Conditional Water Permit
Resolution of Cases
Resolution of Petitions
Issuance of Permit to Drill for Observation/Monitoring Wells
Registration of Water Use for Domestic
Issuance of NWRB Indorsement as Requirement for Registration with SEC
Water Rights Division
[email protected]

Issuance of Provisional Authority for Certificate of Public Convenience and Other Related Applications and Petitions
Water Utilities Division
[email protected]

Issuance of Certificate of Water Availability
Issuance of NWRB Certification for PEZA Registration
Policy & Program Division
[email protected]

Application/Renewal of Registration of Well Driller
Issuance of Groundwater Table Depth for Proposed Memorial Park
Calibration of Water Meter
Monitoring & Enforcement Division
[email protected]

Issuance of Statement of Accounts
Other Administrative Concerns
Administrative & Financial Division
[email protected]
[email protected]

18/08/2026