Razon-led Manila Water Co. reported a 15 percent increase in its net income for the first half of 2025, from ₱6.9 billion to ₱7.9 billion, driven by strong performances from its domestic and international businesses. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Friday, Aug. 8, the water...
BACOLOD CITY – The city council has called on the Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA)-PrimeWater to swiftly address mounting complaints from residents about dark, foul-smelling, and potentially contaminated water flowing from household faucets. A resolution authored by Councilor Caesar Distrito...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has kicked off its 2025 “Plant for Life” program with an ambitious goal of planting 180,000 native trees across the Ipo and other critical watersheds this year. The initiative highlights Maynilad’s commitment to long-term...
Some areas in at least three localities in Rizal Province will have no water for up to six hours beginning at 10 p.m. on August 7. Manila Water said the areas to be affected by the water service interruption that will last until 4 a.m. on August 8, Friday are portions of Baras, Binangonan, and...
TANGUB CITY, Misamis Occidental – The head of the Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao (DOT-10) on Wednesday expressed concern about the temporary closure of a 145-year-old Catholic church in Misamis Occidental. In a Facebook post, DOT-10 Director Marie Elaine Unchuan said the Saint John...
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) reported a 20 percent increase in net income for the first half of 2025, driven by improved financial and operational performance and strong contributions from its energy, water, and hospital businesses. During a financial briefing,...
The Catholic Church indefinitely closed a church in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental after a female vlogger allegedly spat into its holy water font recently, an incident that was recorded and became viral online. Ozamiz Archbishop Martin Jumoad slammed the incident that he described as a called “grave...
To bolster water security in Iloilo City and its neighboring municipalities, the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) has partnered with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to explore utilizing the Jalaur River as an additional water source. A memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed on...
West zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. is awaiting confirmation from one of its foreign cornerstone investors before proceeding with its ₱45.8 billion initial public offering (IPO), targeted for October. Maynilad chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said on Monday, July 28, that one...
Every time a family enjoys a cool and clean mall facility and amenities, they’re benefiting from something invisible but essential—responsible water management. At SM Supermalls, water stewardship means ensuring clean, reliable water systems for communities they serve, while reducing...
Amid ongoing impact of Severe Tropical Storm “Emong” and the lingering effects of earlier storms, all water service disconnection activities for non-payment have been temporarily suspended by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS). MWSS Chief Regulator Patrick Ty said on Friday,...
East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc. has reported that the La Mesa Dam began spilling amid continuous rains caused by the southwest monsoon. Manila Water said the dam started releasing water at 2:52 p.m. after its water level reached 80.15 meters, surpassing its normal operating level...
