Manila Water marks 20 years of Lakbayan environment, water education

Inquirer.net - Nov 13, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water marks the 20th anniversary of Lakbayan, its flagship water trail education campaign that has helped thousands of stakeholders understand the value of water, responsible water use, and proper wastewater management. Lakbayan, a combination of the Filipino words lakbay and bayan, takes participants through the different stages of the water cycle. Through

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