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Manila Water has expanded its water coverage by adding 14,501 new service connections in the first half of 2026, bringing its total service connections to 1,223,835. This expansion aims to deliver quality water services to more households in the East Zone of Metro Manila and Rizal.
Piles of trash were observed in the waters around Metro Manila following heavy southwest monsoon rains and flooding. Cleaning operations have begun to clear the debris swept into the waters.
Around 96 truckloads of trash were removed from the Redemptorist Water Channel in Parañaque City, Manila, following intense rains. The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority reported the significant cleanup effort.
MANILA, Philippines — As continuous rains impact Metro Manila and nearby provinces, Manila Water continues to strengthen the reliability of its water distribution system by keeping non-revenue water…
Boracay Water, a Manila Water operating unit, is enhancing water security initiatives in the Philippines through river level monitoring and non-revenue water management to mitigate the effects of El Niño.
Manila Water is encouraging customers in its East Zone concession area to participate in its scheduled August desludging activities, emphasizing the program's importance for community health.
Manila Water has completed the North Pasig Package 2 Sta. Monica Network and Lift Station Projects, expanding sewer and sanitation coverage in Pasig to improve public health and sustainability.
Manila Water's Cardona Water Treatment Plant is playing a crucial role in strengthening water supply reliability in the Philippines, particularly for Rizal, amidst El Niño and other climate-related challenges. The plant is a key part of the company's diversified water source strategy.
Manila Water, the East Zone concessionaire, asserts its enhanced readiness to provide reliable 24/7 water service to its customers in the Philippines as the country anticipates another strong El Niño episode in 2026.
Manila Water is encouraging customers to participate in its July desludging schedule to maintain septic systems, especially amid El Niño conditions.
MANILA, Philippines — Laguna Water, a unit of Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures, has officially remitted its P82-million concession fee to the Laguna provincial…
Parts of Metro Manila and Rizal will experience water interruptions until June 20 due to emergency repair and maintenance activities by Manila Water.
Manila Water is speeding up the Batasan–Balara Flow Diversion Project to improve water quality, promote community cleanliness, and support public health in Quezon City and Marikina.
The Philippine government plans to utilize displaced workers, previously engaged in Brigada Eskwela activities, to assist in cleaning Metro Manila waterways and mitigate flooding.
Manila Water has released its barangay desludging service schedule for June 2026, continuing its regular sanitation program to maintain clean communities in its East Zone.
Manila Water is bolstering water security for its East Zone concession area by highlighting the Wawa-Calawis Water Supply System as a critical and reliable source amid intensifying climate conditions.
Manila Water is constructing a P450-million pipeline in Antipolo, Philippines, as part of its long-term strategy to enhance water security and system reliability in the East Zone concession.
Manila Water has introduced new measures to protect its workforce from heat-related illnesses as high temperatures persist across its service areas in the Philippines.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and other agencies are warning of an increasing probability for the return of the El Niño phenomenon by mid-2026. This event is expected to bring significant global weather changes, including record heat and altered rainfall patterns, prompting countries to prepare for its potential impacts on water supply and agriculture.
Manila Water, an East Zone concessionaire, received the Gold Award for Best Managed Company in Utility Services in the Philippines at the 2026 FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies Poll.
Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) has implemented summer preparedness measures to address the anticipated extreme heat and increased water demand in the country's non-East Zone units.
Manila Water is urging its customers to schedule septic tank desludging during the summer months to ensure household comfort, public safety, and community health, anticipating higher temperatures and increased water consumption.
Manila Water Company has formalized a partnership with the Department of Education Divisions of Antipolo City and Rizal through a Memorandum of Agreement to expand the Salin program.
Manila Water Company, Inc. has unveiled its 2025 capital expenditure program, prioritizing projects aimed at securing new water sources and strengthening critical infrastructure to ensure continuous water service.
MANILA, Philippines — As part of Manila Water’s push to strengthen water security for its 7.8 million customers in the East Zone, the company has rolled out a series of structural and technology upgrades across its Balara Facilities, which serve as vital assets in providing 24/7 water service to some of Metro Manila’s busiest districts.
Manila Water is encouraging residents in the East Zone of the Philippines to participate in upcoming March barangay desludging activities to maintain cleaner and healthier communities.
Manila Water is taking proactive steps to ensure continuous water services in its East Zone concession area, strengthening operational resilience during the habagat (monsoon) season.
Manila Water, through its subsidiary WawaJVCo, is strengthening monitoring and coordination efforts for the Upper Wawa Dam to support public safety and resiliency in downstream communities during the rainy season.
Manila Water is close to completing its East Bay Phase 2 Water Supply System Project, which will add up to 200 million liters per day to strengthen water security for its East Zone customers.
La Mesa Dam in Metro Manila began overflowing after reaching its spilling level, leading to increased monitoring of waterways in the capital region.
Manila Water is implementing a backwash recovery system to boost water supply as Angat Dam's water level remains below critical, with recent rains insufficient to offset El Niño's effects.
Manila Water is close to completing its 220 million liters per day (MLD) Kaysakat Water Treatment Plant in Antipolo City this year, aiming to enhance water supply reliability in the East Zone.
Laguna Water, a Manila Water operating unit in the Philippines, is reinforcing its readiness and implementing proactive measures to mitigate the effects of El Niño and ensure a reliable water supply for its customers.
Manila Water Company has become one of the first organizations in the Philippines to transition its facilities under the expanded Retail Aggregation Program (RAP), aiming for more stable and sustainable energy solutions.
Manila Water has maintained uninterrupted 24/7 water service for its 7.9 million customers despite the severe El Niño, largely due to its effective management of low nonrevenue water (NRW) levels.
The world's oceans recorded their highest-ever surface temperatures for June, according to EU monitors, with scientists warning of uncharted territory. This global phenomenon coincides with heatwaves and high temperatures reported across various regions, including Moldova, Greece, and Portugal.
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) welcomed the global recognition of Manila Water Company’s Upper Wawa Dam as Water Project of the Year at the Global Water Awards.
The Philippine government is expediting aid and recovery efforts in Mindanao following a devastating earthquake that has killed at least 68 people and left 33 missing. President Marcos has visited the affected areas, overseeing the distribution of millions in assistance and inspecting damage.
Laguna Water, a Manila Water subsidiary, has donated refrigerated drinking fountains to selected schools in the Philippines as part of the Brigada Eskwela initiative for the upcoming school year. This effort aims to support student health and the reopening of schools.
Manila Water has affirmed its readiness to ensure a reliable water supply in its East Zone concession despite declining water levels in Angat Dam, anticipating increased demand with the resumption of classes.
Manila Water has strengthened its system readiness to ensure continuous water supply and reliable service delivery in its East Zone concession area, anticipating a severe El Niño.
Manila Water is expanding its distribution network in the East Zone of the Philippines, connecting more communities in Baras, Rizal, to its water service and now serving approximately 7.9 million customers.
The inaugural Quezon City Bird Race 2026 successfully held its first leg at the La Mesa Ecopark, organized by Manila Water Foundation, Quezon City LGU, and Wild Bird Photographers of the Philippines, highlighting urban biodiversity.
Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV) is celebrating its 11th anniversary, marking over a decade of providing safe, reliable, and sustainable water and wastewater services across the Philippines.
MANILA, Philippines – In celebration of Earth Day 2026, Manila Water brought together communities and partners for Lakbay Kalikasan 2026: Let’s Move for Nature, a nature-based fitness and advocacy…
Manila Water is continuing its support to Maynilad-served communities in Tondo, Manila, deploying five 10-cubic-meter water tankers following a pipe breakage in Maynilad's network yesterday.
Manila Water's Wawa Bulk Water Supply Project-Upper Wawa Dam in the Philippines has been shortlisted for the Water Project of the Year category at the prestigious Global Water Awards, placing the country at the forefront of international water projects.
Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the social development arm of Manila Water Company, celebrated World Oral Health Day throughout March with multi-site events engaging partners, educators, and students to promote community oral health and hygiene.
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water is strengthening water security for its East Zone customers through its ownership and exclusive use of the Upper Wawa Dam and related bulk water facilities,…
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures, Inc. (MWPV), through its operating unit Estate Water, has formalized a 30-year partnership with Cathay Land, Inc., a deal that will enhance water and wastewater services across key Cathay Land developments in Silang, Cavite. Cathay Land, Inc., a 31-year strong and continuously growing
Laguna Water, a Manila Water operating unit, and the City Government of Santa Rosa have renewed their TSEK ng Bayan Partnership Agreement, reaffirming their commitment to promoting safe sanitation and health.
Manila Water reported sustained low non-revenue water levels in 2025, attributing the success to intensified meter replacement activities and rapid response to network leaks across its East Zone.
A cleanup operation by the DENR in Metro Manila waterways, particularly those affected by recent flooding, resulted in the collection of 1,255 sacks of waste. This initiative aimed to clear debris and garbage from the region's water systems.
The Manila Water Foundation's Lingap program has improved access to safe drinking water and hygiene facilities for over 160,000 learners in the Philippines.
Heavy monsoon rains, exacerbated by tropical storms Maymay and Luis, have caused extensive flooding across the Philippines, particularly in Luzon and Pampanga, leading to at least 26 deaths and affecting over 111,000 families. The severe weather also resulted in significant agricultural damage and large accumulations of waste in Manila's waterways.
Athens maintained its momentum as a top destination in the first half of 2026, while Manila Water delivered solid performance with double-digit revenue and EBITDA growth during the same period.
Manila Water has completed a project to install individual water service connections and meters for fifty families in Welfareville Compound, Mandaluyong City.
Manila Water continues to provide 24/7 water service to customers in the East Zone of Manila, Philippines, by utilizing a diversified supply portfolio anchored on three major water systems.
The Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA) has permanently sealed a discharge outlet used by Manila Water Company Inc. (MWCI) in Binangonan, Rizal, to prevent a repeat of a controversial pipeline flushing operation.
Manila Water is strengthening its water supply security in its East Zone concession area through a comprehensive network of contingency assets. This initiative aims to maintain reliable water service amidst changing weather patterns.
The UN weather agency has announced that a strong El Niño is developing rapidly and is expected to bring extreme weather events, including droughts and floods, making them more likely globally. This phenomenon is anticipated to significantly alter climate patterns worldwide.
Manila Water Foundation and La Mesa Ecopark hosted a youth-led environmental advocacy gathering in Manila, Philippines, as part of World Environment Day 2026, focusing on the #NowForClimate theme.
Manila Water is undertaking key facility improvement projects to modernize its water supply infrastructure, aiming to boost safety, security, service efficiency, and operational reliability.
The US weather agency NOAA has officially declared the start of the El Niño phenomenon in the Pacific, with scientists warning it could reach historic intensity. This event is expected to bring widespread impacts, including extreme heat, fires, and floods, prompting preparations for increased network resilience in some regions.
Manila Water has pledged its support for the Department of Education’s Oplan Balik-Eskwela 2026, assuring schools in its East Zone concession of reliable and safe water service as classes begin on June 8.
Typhoon Domeng exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) after maintaining strength near Batanes, but the enhanced southwest monsoon continues to bring significant rainfall across the country. PAGASA reported Domeng's weakening but warned of persistent rains, while disaster units remained on alert.
Manila Water's Upper Wawa Dam has been recognized as the Water Project of the Year at the prestigious 2026 Global Water Awards. This award highlights the significance of the project for the East Zone concessionaire in the Philippines.
Manila Water has begun drawing water from the Upper Wawa Dam to supply its Calawis Water Treatment Plant, providing water to 100,000 residents in Antipolo City and strengthening system reliability.
Manila Water has been recognized as one of the Top 10 companies by the ATRAM Philippine Sustainable Development and Growth Fund, following an assessment of its sustainability-driven investment framework.
Manila Water is encouraging its customers to utilize scheduled septic tank desludging services in May, as part of regular household sanitation and wastewater management during persistent warmer and drier weather.
Manila Water Company assures its customers of continuous and reliable water service across the East Zone this summer, supported by sustained investments in new and diversified water sources that…
Manila Water has completed a mainline extension project in San Mateo, Rizal, providing residents with a more reliable and continuous water supply.
Thousands of passengers have flocked to Philippine transport hubs for Holy Week, with many opting for buses over cars to save on fuel. The rush has caused disruptions, including some parents missing their son's graduation.
Manila Water continues to expand its supply network in the East Zone, pushing service into upland and hard-to-reach communities in Metro Manila and Rizal Province as part of its long-term water security program.
Boracay Water, an operating unit of Manila Water Philippine Ventures, has achieved an 'Excellent' performance rating in the Department of Health's microbiological performance test.
Manila Water is accelerating its long-term infrastructure program, deploying nearly ₱24 billion in capital expenditures for its East Zone operations in 2025, as part of a larger ₱28.2 billion group-wide Capex plan to strengthen water security.
Manila Water has initiated a readiness check and maintenance program for over 3,300 fire hydrants in its East Zone, reinforcing its fire preparedness efforts for Fire Prevention Month in the Philippines.