Philippines – Enabling access to clean water​

In many underdeveloped areas of the Philippines, reliance on contaminated water sources leads to preventable diseases. Molocaboc, a remote island in Sagay, Negros Occidental, is composed of three islands—small, medium, and large—with a total population of 4,355 as of the 2020 Census. Due to its isolation, Molocaboc receives minimal government assistance and remains completely off-grid, without any foreign aid. The lack of access to clean drinking water results in waterborne diseases, parasitic infections, malnutrition, and high maternal and infant mortality rates. These health issues severely impact the community’s well-being and hinder its ability to thrive.

The community has identified a basic rainwater harvesting system as an urgent need, along with a reliable, stable, and sustainable energy source. In line with the principles of solidarity and stewardship, the official Integral Ecology Ministry of the Diocese of San Carlos, Lunhaw, is eagerly providing ground support to ensure the success of this project. The community of Molocaboc is part of and under the care of the Diocese of San Carlos.

Source: https://eng.libretexts.org/Bookshelves/Environmental_Engineering_%28Sustainability_and_Conservation%29/Book%3A_To_Catch_the_Rain_%28Grafman%29/02%3A_Components/2.04%3A_First-Flush​M

“Concept Design of the Rainwater Harvesting System for the residents of Molocaboc Duit, Sagay, Negros Occidental shall be similar to this system built for the Busay Barangay Hall in Cebu City”