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Inquirer.net - Oct 28, 2026

LUCENA CITY — Laguna de Bay’s water level fell further to 11.99 meters on Wednesday, remaining below the critical-high threshold, according to the Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA). The lake’s water level stood at 11.99 meters as of 11 a.m., down from 12.03 meters recorded the previous day, LLDA said in an advisory. The agency

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