Scanned image above shows the headline of The Philippine Star, one of the leading newspapers in the Philippines, dated July 19, 2010. In bold letters were written, "Amid storms, no water". This is due to the fact that typhoon Basyang had passed the country, yet the water level at the Angat Dam continues to recede. Thus a 30% reduction of the water ration for the month of July was announced by Maynilad.
Front page on the Manila Bulletin dated July 18, 2010, shows a man and a child amidst plastic containers to be filled with water. Vast areas within Metro Manila and Cavite are said to experience water shortage for 12 to 14 hrs according to Maynilad (water concessionaire).
Article on the left hand side is on page 18 of the Manila bulletin dated July 18, 2010.
