In response to the struggles of communities with water interruptions, the Philippine Red Cross (PRC), in a statement on Friday, Jan. 12, said the organization acted quickly to provide a water tanker to Barangay Mandalagan, Bacolod City. Photo courtesy of PRC The PRC reported that since Jan. 4, more...
East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc. announced that the Hinulugang Taktak sewage treatment plant (STP) in Antipolo, Rizal is scheduled to become operational by December this year. In a statement on Wednesday, Jan. 10, Manila Water reported that the construction, which amounts to P2.5...
The Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) said that focusing on water management policies would effectively mitigate the effects of the incoming El Niño phenomenon. In a statement, ULAP National President and Quirino Governor Dakila Carlo E. Cua said that the country must focus on...
West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. announced week-long water interruptions to affect Quezon City. Starting Monday, Jan. 8, Maynilad will conduct pressure testing activities that validate the supply flows within barangays. According to the water concessionaire, the maintenance...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. said it is on track to complete the Cayetano Pumping Station and Reservoir in Taguig City by 2025, a move that will help reduce its reliance on Angat dam as the main water source. In a statement, Jeric Sevilla, Manila Water corporate communication affairs director,...
Manila Water Company, a utility firm controlled by billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., has terminated its concession agreement with the Provincial Government of Pangasinan (PGP) for an P8 billion bulk water project. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Manila Water said that the...
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has announced plans to build new reservoirs in three Metro Manila cities as part of its efforts to boost water storage capacity and enhance supply and pressure for its customers. In a statement, the west zone concessionaire said that the company will allocate...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – Residents of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental – the first municipality after the last barangay in the eastern part of this city – slammed water interruption during Christmas on social media. A netizen said in an online post that the water interruption started on December 23....
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. signed an agreement with the JGC Philippines, Inc. – Hitachi Asia, Ltd. Consortium to enhance six Sewage Treatment Plants (STP) located in various parts of Metro Manila. In a statement, Maynilad said the contract, valued at P998 million, was...
Clark Water Corp. (CWC), a subsidiary of Manila Water Co., has settled a water pollution fine for breaching the Philippine Clean Water Act. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Dec. 27, Manila Water said that CWC has adhered to the Pollution Adjudication...
West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has scheduled a valve replacement activity in parts of Quezon City and Valenzuela City. According to the water company, the repairs are being done to improve the water service within Western Metro Manila. Maynilad assured consumers that the...
Senator Grace Poe hopes that the public won't have to queue up just to get their supply of water amid the worsening El Niño phenomenon. "Mahalaga na laging may dumadaloy na malinis na tubig sa bawat tahanan (It's important that there's always access to clean water in every home)," she said in a...
