Manila Water

Padayon: Moving Forward Together? ? This 2024, we celebrate 27 years of unity in purpose, resilience and transformation as one Manila Water community. ? #MWCPadayon #MWC27thAnniversary

In a significant step toward improving wastewater management and sanitation services, Calbayog Water, an operating unit of Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV), has officially commenced the construction of a state-of-the-art Septage Treatment Plant (SpTP) in Barangay Dinagan, Calbayog City, Province of Samar. The groundbreaking ceremony was graced by the City Government of Calbayog, led by Mayor Raymund Uy, and key leaders of MWPV, with Regional Operations Group Director for Visayas and Mindanao Roberto V. Vasquez, Jr. and Calbayog Water Operations Manager Fernan Barry Bohol. This initiative highlights the organization’s unwavering commitment to protecting public health and preserving the environment and underscores the strong collaboration between the public and private sectors in addressing the region’s growing sanitation challenges. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gR9cptkA

As a key advocate of the amendments in Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), Manila Water has taken a pioneering step in securing cost-efficient electricity, becoming the first pilot entity to switch from captive to contestable market under the expanded RAP on February 7, 2025. With the promulgation of the Omnibus Rules, the coverage of the RAP has been expanded, allowing qualified consumers to benefit from more competitive energy options, expanding the freedom of choice, and promoting energy democracy. The enhanced RAP framework empowers customers like Manila Water to consolidate the power demands of their facilities within the same distribution utility franchise areas, reinforcing the principle of freedom of choice and unlocking access to more affordable electricity through the retail market. By leveraging this opportunity, Manila Water enhances operational efficiency, ensuring long-term benefits for the communities it serves. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/eY6J-KBb

Manila Water further strengthens the implementation of its monthly desludging program in 2024. In the said year, Manila Water emptied a total of 129,420 septic tanks, higher than its record of 117,075 tanks siphoned in 2023. Manila Water attributes this feat to the proactive implementation of its desludging caravan and expansion of its advocacy program Toka Toka, which promotes proper management of wastewater in every household as an important share (or "toka") in reviving our rivers and waterways. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gP9RemGV

Manila Water marked a significant milestone in 2024, achieving an 88% increase in net income to ?10.5 billion. This exceptional performance was driven by robust topline growth in the East Zone Concession and a substantial positive contribution from its Non-East Zone Philippines (NEZ PH) businesses. Complementing these revenue gains was the company’s ongoing cost management and operational efficiency initiatives which played a crucial role in enhancing profitability. As a result, Manila Water closed the year with a record-high EBITDA of ?25.9 billion, reflecting a four-percentage-point improvement in EBITDA margin to 71%. Beyond these gains in profitability, Manila Water maintained its disciplined approach to portfolio management, recognizing non-recurring items related to business divestments and impairment provisions. Excluding these elements, core net income surged by 48% to ?14.2 billion, with core net income margin rising by eight percentage points to 39%. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gCs_ZCtu

Manila Water, in partnership with Ditrolic Energy, inaugurated its 2.5-megawatt (MWp) solar power plants in three key locations on February 18, 2025, with a switching-on ceremony at the company’s San Juan Compound in Quezon City. In the inauguration attended by Department of Energy Assistant Secretary Mylene Capongcol, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) Chairman Elpidio Vega, MWSS Administrator Leonor “Bobby” Cleofas, Manila Water President and CEO Jocot de Dios, Manila Water Chief Administrative Officer Boj Locsin, Manila Water East Zone COO Arnold Mortera, and Ditrolic Energy Group CEO Tham Chee Aun and their acting country head Macky Castro, the water company symbolically activated the three solar power installations at the Cardona Water Treatment Plant (WTP), East La Mesa WTP, and San Juan Compound. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gcDTjeWz

Clark Water, an operating unit under Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures and a concessionaire of Clark Development Corporation (CDC), has remained compliant with the standards set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources for effluent, with the renewal of its wastewater discharge permit. This reaffirms Clark Water’s commitment to implementing sustainable water management practices and ensuring the protection of the environment and public health. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gEw6u8Vw

Manila Water expands its sewer network in Mandaluyong with the completion of its Mandaluyong West–San Juan Sewer Network Package 2A-1 (MandaWest Package 2A-1). Manila Water’s MandaWest Package 2A-1 is vital to the company’s P7.4-billion Mandaluyong West–San Juan and South Quezon City Sewerage Network Project (MandaWest Sewer Network Project). By 2037, this massive sewage infrastructure will have a 53-kilometer sewer network connected to a 60 million liter per day (MLD) sewage treatment plant (expandable to 120 MLD) and will benefit over 700,000 customers in Mandaluyong, San Juan, and Quezon City. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gA4vciEh

A MILESTONE COLLABORATION: Manila Water partners with Ayala Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) for its cancer care initiatives ? Manila Water has strengthened its #MahalagaKa program by integrating cancer care into its wellness initiatives. On January 28, 2025, the company took a significant step by signing the #WorkingWithCancer pledge, reinforcing its commitment to employee well-being. Through a partnership with AC Health, Manila Water hopes to end the stigma surrounding cancer by providing services and programs to support cancer-stricken employees in their journey. ? “Manila Water is fully committed to supporting our 'Katubigs' battling cancer in the workplace, whether as patient or caregiver. We will support them in their cancer journey by providing an inclusive and compassionate environment and most of all, by implementing proactive measures that will make a significant difference in their lives and of their loved ones as they navigate the challenges of this life-changing disease,” pledged de Dios. ? The memorandum of understanding signing ceremony was led by Manila Water President and CEO Jocot de Dios and Chief Administrative Officer Boj Locsin, with AC Health President and CEO Paolo Borromeo and Healthway Philippines President and CEO Jaime Ysmael. As we observe National Cancer Awareness Month this February, Manila Water reaffirms its dedication to supporting employees and their families. This initiative serves as a powerful reminder to those battling cancer that they are not alone. Working with Cancer Initiative

Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the social development arm of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water Company, celebrates two decades of championing water access, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), sustainability and environmental protection, and partnerships for lasting change. Established on February 11, 2005, Manila Water Foundation has since uplifted marginalized communities across the Philippines through providing sustainable water, sanitation and hydration facilities. MWF delivers its programs through synergies and partnerships with both the private and the public sectors. For two decades, the portfolio of programs includes installing built-to-last sanitation and hygiene facilities in public spaces and learning institutions, the distribution of much-needed potable water for disaster-affected communities to leading hygiene education campaigns on proper toothbrushing, sanitation and proper handwashing. READ MORE: https://lnkd.in/gy-ZPYVe