Gov. Jake Vincent Villa and Board Member Jun Canlas, representing the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines actively participated in the International Workshop on Building Smart and Resilient Cities and Communities in Asia and the Pacific: Role of Policy Makers and Planners of Local Government during the 10th World Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia.
Gov. Jake Villa emphasized the critical need for learning and knowledge exchange to improve our efforts toward water sustainability. By collaborating and learning from the best practices of local governments locally and internationally, we can enhance our water distribution and monitoring systems significantly.
Meanwhile, Board Member Jun Canlas highlighted the immense potential of technology in water management. From AI to big data analytics, these advancements can revolutionize our approach, especially in the face of extreme heat and drought. Additionally, he stressed the importance of exploring simpler and more feasible solutions, such as permeable pavements, to enhance water resilience.
