This paper focuses on the management of water resources in Virac, Catanduanes, Philippines. More specifically, through the analysis of existing policies, programs, and practices concerning the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of water resource management. The research methodology involved the collection of primary data primarily through in-depth interviews with key informants, supplemented by secondary data review. This qualitative approach was vital to gain a deep, contextual understanding of the water resource program within Virac, Catanduanes. The study's design was specifically tailored to tackle complex research questions, seeking detailed insights into the program's status, its implications for the community, the challenges faced, and stakeholder-informed recommendations for future management. Findings indicate that the integrated water resources management in Virac, Catanduanes is practiced in different forms. Major strategies employed included devising ways of protecting and developing water sources, ensuring people’s access to water supply and fair distribution, safeguarding public health and the environment, promotion of climate change responsiveness, and adopting an integrated water resources management approach. However, insufficient resources, aging infrastructure and climate change continue to serve as development challenges. In order to maximize the effective management of water resources, the paper offers different approaches that can be employed. These include increased investment in finance and technology, improvement of the infrastructure, climate change adaptation planning, policy compliance improvement, stakeholder active participatory approaches and water resource safeguarding. By adopting these suggestions, water services in Virac, Catanduanes will be more sustainable and effective in the future.

Keywords: water resource management, sustainable practices, community engagement, climate resilience, policy development