The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), Manila Water Co., and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to protect three watersheds by 2047.
The Integrated Watershed Management Roadmap for Angat, Ipo, and La Mesa (IWMRAIL) was spearheaded by MWSS and received endorsement for sustainable development and management of water facilities.
The MOA states that the two concessionaires (Manila Water and Maynilad) are responsible for funding and programs to rehabilitate and manage the water sources while ensuring sustainability.
Manila Water's president and CEO, Jocot de Dios, expressed commitment to protecting the watersheds and working with stakeholders to ensure a robust and well-protected watershed.
Manila Water's Pasibol: Puno ng Pag-asa Program aims to nurture 580,000 trees and reforest 1,000 hectares by 2025.
The strategy for water security and climate change mitigation includes focusing on resource efficiency, watershed protection, water quality, and occupational and health safety through various efforts.
MWSS, Manila Water, Maynilad collaborate to protect watersheds
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The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), along with Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) to protect three watersheds by 2047.
Spearheaded by the MWSS, the Integrated Watershed Management Roadmap for Angat, Ipo, and La Mesa (IWMRAIL) garnered an agreed endorsement to sustainably develop and manage the water facilities.
The MOA also cited that the two concessionaires are responsible for the funding and programs to rehabilitate and manage the water sources while maintaining sustainability during its progress.
Jocot de Dios, Manila Water president and chief executive officer said that they, along with the MWSS and fellow concessionaire are committed to protecting the watersheds.
“We are very happy that this initiative has come to [fruition],” de Dios said.
“You can rely on our commitment and our support to make sure that we will work with all the stakeholders to ensure a robust and well-protected vibrant watershed," he added.
In the second half of this year, the Pasibol: Puno ng Pag-asa Program by the Manila Water planned to nurture 580,000 trees and reforest 1,000 hectares by 2025.
The intensified water security and climate change mitigation strategy would focus on resource efficiency, watershed protection, water quality, and occupational and health safety to be conducted in various efforts.
Furthermore, Manila Water said that this eco support is deeply rooted in the company’s principles.
Over the past 26 years, the east zone concessionaire continues to integrate sustainable approaches in its operations and management systems.
One of their major focus programs is the protection of the Ipo, Angat, and La Mesa. (Gabriell Christel Galang)