Global leader in home and workplace hydration solutions Waterlogic is looking to transform drinking water in the Philippines with the world’s very first COVID-19-safe water purifier, the Aqua SmartGuard. Aqua SmartGuard’s “cube” purify water via its patented FirewallTM UVC system, the most...
A vaulted water tank at a Water District in Pangulang Street in Barangay Bagumbayan Warehouse Facility in Bulakan exploded on Saturday, Jan. 8, discharging debris that killed an operator, injured seven individuals, and destroyed nearby houses. Police identified the fatality as Ryan Wenceslao...
After a long-standing controversy with its owners, President Duterte has signed the laws granting new franchises for water concessionaires Maynilad and Manila Water, allowing the two firms to continue their operations for another 25 years in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. File photos Based on...
Editorial Conserve water. Earlier this week, the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) directed public attention to this vital imperative just as Metro Manilans braced themselves for possibly tougher restrictions arising from an apparent Omicron-driven upsurge. The NWRB reported that as of midnight...
The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has stepped up its operations to provide clean water supply to residents in the Visayas and Mindanao, especially in areas that have been gravely affected by Typhoon Odette last month. (Photo from LWUA) LWUA Administrator Guiling "Gene" Mamondiong said...
More than 100,000 bottles of drinking water intended for typhoon-hit communities in the country were donated by the Chinese government on Wednesday, Dec. 29. WATER FOR TYPHOON VICTIMS--The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines donated over 100,000 bottles of drinking water intended for typhoon-hit...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and Social Security System (SSS) topped the list of state-run firms in terms of income for 2020 but both also registered the largest amount of expenditures during the year that the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic hit the country, the...
Responding to the plea for safe drinking water for the typhoon-stricken areas, Maris Pure Corporation, manufacturer of Healthy and Pure purified water, started by donating 125 cases of bottled water to Manila Bulletin’s relief operation. In coordination with the Philippine Coast Guard, MWF sent...
Parts of Taguig City, Makati City, and Quezon City will experience water service interruption on Dec. 23 to 24 due to maintenance services, the Manila Water Company Inc. announced on Tuesday, Dec. 21. The following areas will be affected: • Ususan, Taguig City • Aduana corner Escuela...
Parts of Imus, Cavite experienced water service interruption on Dec. 20 to 21 due to high water demand at the Aguinaldo Pumping Station, Maynilad Water Services Inc. announced on Monday, Dec. 20. According to Maynilad, parts of Imus City had an emergency water service interruption from low pressure...
A community of indigenous peoples in Palayan City, Nueva Ecija now has access to clean and potable water after the Embassy of Israel in the Philippines donated an Israeli-made portable water purifier. CLEAN WATER DEMO-- Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss leads the product demo of the Israeli-made...
The Maynilad Water Services Inc. issued an advisory on emergency water interruption in some parts of Las Pinas, Paranaque, and Pasay City on Dec. 13-14. The Maynilad Water Services Inc. advised customers in some portions of Las Pinas, Paranaque, and Pasay City that water service interruptions will...
