The World Bank has approved its first loan for the Philippines since the country was elevated to upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status in July, financing a $268.62-million project to expand climate-resilient water and sanitation services in three islands, improve water security, and generate...
An emergency water supply interruption will affect parts of Manila on Saturday, Aug. 1, due to urgent repair works on a major pipeline. In an advisory, authorities said the shutdown is necessary to fix a defective 800-millimeter primary line gate valve located in the Muelle area. The service...
Maynilad Water Services Inc. is entering the final stage of constructing 9.12 kilometers of primary distribution pipelines, a step toward bolstering water supply across its southern concession area. In a statement on Friday, July 31, Maynilad said the ₱5.8 billion project is designed to link the...
Maynilad Water Services Inc. will join the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi), taking the place of broadband operator Converge Information and Communications Technology Solutions Inc. in the main benchmark, following strong trading volume and market value growth after its initial public...
Boracay 's fame as the country’s premier island beach destination will lure more entries and visitors to witness the 4th Southeast Asian Open Water Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission from Aug. 21 to 23 off the Boracay Newcoast in Malay, Aklan. “Indonesia had its...
The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) condemned another series of dangerous actions by the China Coast Guard (CCG) after several Philippine vessels were hit by water cannons while delivering assistance to Filipino fishermen near Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough or Panatag) Shoal in the West Philippine Sea...
President Marcos has ordered the improvement of water services in order to ensure ample supply to Filipinos nationwide, Malacañang said. Improvements were being undertaken upon the orders of the President, particularly in addressing concerns over water supply and service delivery, Palace Press...
While stock analysts expect Maynilad Water Services Inc. to be a shoo-in for the Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) next month, the bourse’s revamped criteria for index inclusion are expected to make Aboitiz Power Corp. (AboitizPower) and Synergy Grid & Development Philippines Inc. (SGP)...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. dismissed concerns that the proposed Pax Silica industrial hub in New Clark City could trigger water shortages, saying no project would be approved without a sustainable water supply. Teodoro said manufacturing facilities naturally...
Malacañang has assured the public that the proposed Philippines-United States Pax Silica Economic Security Zone will comply with strict environmental and water resource safeguards, amid concerns over its potential impact on host communities. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
As the El Niño season continues to challenge water availability, sustainable resource use and conservation become increasingly important. SM Supermalls remains committed to responsible water stewardship through its conservation practices, supporting the sustainability of local water tables in...
Fresh from being crowned as the newest queens of Miss Philippines Earth 2026, newly crowned queens Prima Joy Alamban (Miss Philippines Air 2026), Rina Andrea Delos Santos (Miss Philippines Earth 2026), Alyssa Mildred Villarina (Miss Philippines Water 2026), and Patricia Anne Nichole Monta Bangug...
