Razon-led Boracay Water has successfully expanded its sewer network coverage in Barangay Balabag and parts of Barangay Yapak under Yapak bypass project, increasing the island’s total sewer coverage from 61 percent to 67 percent.

In a statement on Monday, Jan. 5, the water utility said the expansion was implemented to meet rising wastewater management needs driven by continuous development in these areas, significantly improving the volume of treated wastewater.

Through Project Monsoon free sewer connection program, the initiative has already connected 230 households or accounts, representing about 1,150 individuals now linked to the sewer system and ensuring proper wastewater disposal and treatment.

The project also enabled Boracay Water to accommodate wastewater flows from Yapak and Balabag, resulting in a 493-percent increase in connected accounts. Data showed a jump from just 30 accounts in December 2024 to 178 accounts by October 2025.

According to the company, this milestone reinforces its commitment to environmental sustainability and regulatory compliance. The project adheres to Republic Act (RA) No. 9275, or the Philippine Clean Water Act; Presidential Decree (PD) No. 856, or the Sanitation Code of the Philippines; and the municipality of Malay’s Ordinance No. 550, which mandates sewer connections within 100 meters of an available network.

Joanna Intas, acting general manager of Boracay Water, said expanding the sewer network helps preserve Boracay’s condition as a tourism destination while assuring customers that their wastewater is properly treated at sewer treatment plants.

“Boracay Water remains steadfast in its mission to provide effective water and wastewater services while protecting the island’s natural beauty and ensuring long-term sustainability,” she said.

Boracay Water is an operating unit under Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) and a concessionaire of the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA).

Last year, the company entered into the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to combine the power demand of 11 facilities—including water treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater treatment facilities, and lift stations—allowing them to enter the contestable market through retail electricity supplier PrimeRES Energy Corp.

As of September 2025, Manila Water recorded 278,886 water service connections, the majority of which came from Laguna Water.