Metro Pacific Water Solutions (MPWS), a unit of the Metro Pacific Group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hitachi Asia Ltd., a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., to explore potential joint projects in the water and wastewater management sector in the Philippines.
In a statement, Metro Pacific Investments Corporation said “the Philippines is facing significant challenges in the wastewater management, with only an estimated 10 percent of the country’s wastewater currently being treated. This inadequacy poses serious risks to public health and the environment.”
In response, the government has set an ambitious target to increase wastewater treatment coverage to 80 percent by 2028, demonstrating its commitment to addressing this critical issue.
MPWS is a leading provider of water and wastewater solutions in the Philippines, serving a diverse range of industrial and commercial clients across the country.
With a strong track record of delivering sustainable water solutions in various regions in the Philippines, Hitachi is constantly exploring new technologies to provide sufficient water supply in compliance with the latest water quality guidelines.
Multiple technologies, such as the re-designed desalination capabilities and advanced wastewater treatment technologies, are part of the latest advancements to provide greater operational efficiency as well as enhance monitoring of the water facility using artificial intelligence (AI) for data collection.
Under the MOU, MPWS and Hitachi Asia Ltd. will explore a range of potential joint projects focused on improving wastewater management in the Philippines.
This includes developing new wastewater treatment plants and upgrading existing facilities to enhance their capacity and operational efficiency.
They will also work together to implement advanced treatment technologies and explore innovative solutions to address the country’s challenge of providing sufficient water supply.
This collaboration aims to enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of advanced water and wastewater treatment management across the Philippines.
“We are excited to be partnering with Hitachi Asia Ltd. to explore potential wastewater management projects in the Philippines,” said MPWS President Christopher Andrew B. Pangilinan.
He noted that “Hitachi is a leader in providing innovative solutions, and we believe that their expertise will be invaluable as we work to address the challenges in the wastewater management sector in the Philippines.”
“Water is a basic source of living, unfortunately some in our region still lack access to stable and clean supply of water. We are honored to join Metro Pacific Water Solutions in solving water shortages, ensuring reliable access and sustainability. At Hitachi, we are driven by a commitment to innovate for a better, more inclusive future,” said Chay Wee Tang, COO of Hitachi Asia Ltd.
The MOU marks a significant step toward developing innovative and sustainable water solutions aimed at improving public health and protecting the environment.