WATER FOR LIFE

WATER FOR LIFE—Minister Akira Sugiyama of the Embassy of Japan tries a faucet in one of the houses in barangay Cacaoiten, Mangatarem during the inauguration of the water system project in the area. The project is part of the grant assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects funded by the Japanese government. Looking on is barangay Chairman Dominador Riparip. (Punchphoto by Cesar S. Ramirez)