The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country’s tourism industry consumed more water and energy last year than the previous year. However, the consumption levels still fall short of pre-pandemic figures, indicating that the industry is still working to fully regain its...
East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. will raise its water bills starting in October due to the recently approved Foreign Currency Differential Adjustment (FCDA). In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Monday, Sept. 16, Manila Water said consumers will experience a rate increase of...
There will be no water in some parts of Taytay, Antipolo, and Rodriguez in Rizal Province for six to eight hours from Sept. 16 to 20. In its advisory, Manila Water announced the disruption of the water service in some parts of Taytay, Rizal from 10 p.m. on Sept. 16, Monday, until 4 a.m. on Sept....
East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc. has reported a surge in the number of water meter thefts and tampering incidents in Quezon City and Makati. Jeric Sevilla, Manila Water corporate communication affairs director, warned that delinquent consumers caught engaging in these illegal...
Some areas in Antipolo City, Cainta. and Rodriguez, in Rizal Province will have no water for up to eight hours from Sept. 11 to 13. Beginning 10 p.m. on Sept. 11, Wednesday, up to 5 a.m. on Sept. 12, some parts of the city proper in Antipolo City will have no water due to Manila Water’s line...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has concluded its pipe replacement project in parts of Manila, aiming to improve water pressure and meet the growing demand of consumers in the area. In a statement, Maynilad said the project, which cost P380 million, replaced 1.7 kilometers of...
There will be no water for up to seven hours in some areas in Antipolo City, San Mateo and Cainta on Sept. 10 to 12 due to maintenance activities of the Manila Water. In Antipolo City, beginning 10 p.m. on Sept. 10, Tuesday, there will be no water in some parts of Barangay Dalig and some...
Metro Pacific Water Solutions (MPWS), a unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corporation, sees strong potential for growth in the wastewater management business as it has currently tapped less than 10 percent of the market. MPWS President and CEO Christopher Andrew B. Pangilinan said in an interview...
Members of the Philippine Army's 525th Combat Engineer "Forerunner" Battalion and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) hold a water search and rescue (WASAR) training in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. (Photo: Philippine Army) The premier disaster response unit of the Philippine Army (PA) conducted...
The number of Filipinos employed in the water sector has risen, driven by improving wages and the expansion of establishments in water collection, treatment, and supply, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. Based on the 2022 Annual Survey of Philippine Business and Industry...
Manila Water reported on Wednesday morning, Sept. 4, that La Mesa Dam had breached its spilling level due to recent rainfall, warning of possible flooding in nearby communities. In an advisory, the East Zone concessionaire announced that La Mesa Dam in Quezon City is at full capacity and has...
There will be no water in some areas of Rizal province from Sept. 2 to 5 due to Manila Water’s maintenance works. In Cainta, Rizal, the water service interruption will start at 10 p.m. on September 2, Monday until 4 a.m. on September 3. Tuesday. On September 3, Tuesday, beginning 10 p.m. until 4...
