World Oceans Meet A Pitch For EAGA’s Water Resources

The World Ocean’s Conference slated in Manado, Indonesia on May 11 to 14 is another chance for the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Asean Growth Area member economies to pitch for the region’s water resources.

“It is worthwhile to note that the World Ocean’s Conference which will be attended not only by EAGA members but also by other countries is being hosted by our neighbor and sister city Manado,” councilor Rachel Zozobrado said. This is a good opportunity for the EAGA members to raise their concerns about the status of their water resources.

BIMP-EAGA is an economic cooperation among the member countries which seeks to develop the region’s common and complementing resources including tourism, agriculture and education. Water might as well be a common concern among EAGA members, Zozobrado said, considering that all our shorelines are closely linked.

She said the Conference will tackle important issues involving the world’s seas and oceans. Considering the possible water crisis that we are about to experience in the future sans the passage of urgent measures, she said, the Conference should be considered an ideal venue to plan specific measures to protect our water resources.

Zozobrado said Davao City is known to have not only one of the cleanest and potable drinking water sources but it is also an area known for its pristine diving and fishing sites. It is time for us to closely share our experiences as well as our emerging problems related to our water sources and the Conference will surely be significant venue for doing that.