Puerto Galera seeks national help on water crisis

Puerto Galera has asked the national government for urgent support as the town continues to deal with a worsening water shortage.

Puerto Galera appeals to national government as water shortage worsens

Puerto Galera officials have formally appealed to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for urgent national assistance as the municipality continues to grapple with a worsening water shortage. Local leaders say the situation has affected households, tourism workers and businesses across the town.

A report published on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, said the request for help seeks both immediate relief measures and support for longer-term solutions. The municipality has already been placed under a state of calamity due to the shortage.

For residents and visitors, the most immediate concerns are access to clean water for drinking, sanitation and hotel operations. Local authorities have urged the public to follow official municipal advisories on water conservation, rationing and any announced emergency distribution schedules.

The appeal to the national government underscores the strain on local resources and the need for external support to stabilise supply and fund infrastructure or emergency deliveries. Officials described the crisis as affecting multiple sectors, including tourism-dependent livelihoods that rely on consistent water services.

Readers in Puerto Galera should monitor announcements from the municipal government and the provincial disaster office for the latest information on affected barangays, distribution points and timing. Those needing assistance are advised to contact the local government unit or PDRRMO once official hotlines or schedules are published.