The 2nd thematic workshop on Water Allocation and Water Rights, held on June 5-9 in Manila, Philippines, was completed. 26 participants from 7 countries discussed each session theme actively and got the precious information on current status of water resources management in Philippines through the site visit. It was appreciated that the recipient organization, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) and Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA), had contributed to the workshop greatly. The LLDA General Manager, Mr. Casimiro A. Ynares III, M.D. giving his welcome remarks (inset)