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Using a multi-dimensional framework of governance, this paper analyzed the state of water governance in the Philippines from the legal, organizational, and operational perspectives at various governance levels. Data were taken from secondary sources and case studies done by the authors. Results showed that the many legal documents for water are a source of confusion; that water data for planning are inadequate; that there are numerous water agencies, these are not connected vertically nor horizontally; and, that these various institutions do not have sufficient human and financial resources and presence at the local level to be effective in their mandates. The authors recommend: 1) to review the legal and institutional framework for water; 2) to improve on planning and decision making mandates; and, 3) to study and implement more participatory models of water governance fitted to the Philippine context.