(Photo courtesy of DSWD)
MASBATE – Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rex Gatchalian visited Gilotongan Island in Cawayan, Masbate, on Wednesday, November 11, to lead a benchmarking activity and media immersion showcasing the Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) as a potential solution to water scarcity in vulnerable communities.
Gatchalian was joined by representatives from various DSWD field offices and their local government unit (LGU) partners from Regions IV-A, IV-B, VII, X and XIII to learn about the technology and assess its potential application in other water-scarce areas.
The Atmospheric Water Generator is an innovative technology that extracts moisture from the air and converts it into usable water, offering an alternative source for communities facing limited access to conventional water supplies.
The benchmarking activity provided participants an opportunity to examine how the technology could be adopted and replicated in their respective regions, particularly in remote and underserved communities where access to reliable water sources remains a challenge.
Through the initiative, the DSWD aims to promote sustainable, community-based solutions that address water scarcity while strengthening local governments’ capacity to respond to the needs of vulnerable populations.
The agency said the activity forms part of its continuing efforts to explore innovative approaches to social development and improve access to essential resources in communities affected by water shortages.
