Maynilad offers desludging services this February

by Info @Brand Zone | February 18, 2026

Date of release: February 18, 2026

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is offering septic tank cleaning services to its residential and semi-business customers this February in select parts of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Manila, Muntinlupa, Parañaque, Pasay, Quezon City, Valenzuela, and Cavite Province at no extra cost.

Maynilad’s sanitation program is one of the company’s efforts to lessen pollution loading into Metro Manila’s river systems. “We ask our customers to avail of this service, as it will help to protect community health and the environment,” said Engr. Zmel Grabillo, Maynilad’s Head of Wastewater Management.

Customers residing in Barangay 132, 133, 134, 135, and 136 in Caloocan; Brgy. Manuyo I and Manuyo II in Las Piñas; Brgy. Port Area, Sampaloc, and Sta. Cruz in Manila; Brgy. Tunasan in Muntinlupa; Brgy. San Roque in Pasay; Brgy. Baclaran, La Huerta, Marcelo Green, Moonwalk, Sto. Niño, and Tambo in Parañaque; Brgy. Baesa, Damayan, Doña Imelda, Greater Fairvew, Kaligayahan, Manresa, Mariblo, Nagkaisang Nayon, San Antonio, San Jose, St. Peter, and Unang Sigaw in Quezon City; and Brgy. Balangkas, Canumay East, Gen. T. De Leon, and Lingunan in Valenzuela may avail of Maynilad’s desludging service. 

Moreover, some Maynilad customers in Cavite Province, particularly Brgy. Aniban I, Banalo, Bayanan,Bucandula IV, Campo Santo, Daang Bukid, Digman, Dulong Bayan, Habay II, Mabolo I, Mambog I, Mambog V, Molino I, Malino, II, Panapaan I, Panapaan II, Panapaan IV to VII, Talaba III, Talaba IV, and Talaba VII in Bacoor City; Brgy. Malagasang I-E, Malagasang I-D, and Malagasang I-F in Imus City may avail of the company’s septic tank cleaning services at no extra cost. Septic tank cleaning service normally costs around Php 4,700 per truck.

Maynilad customers interested in availing of the company’s septic tank cleaning service may call the Maynilad Hotline 1626 to determine the requirements and procedures. Additional information is also available in the company’s website, www.mayniladwater.com.ph, and social media accounts (X: @maynilad, Facebook: /MayniladWater).

Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire of Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) in the Philippines in terms of customer base. Its service area includes the cities of Manila (all but portions of San Andres and Sta. Ana), Quezon City (west of San Juan River, West Avenue, EDSA, Congressional, Mindanao Avenue, the northern part starting from the Districts of Holy Spirit and Batasan Hills), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas, and Malabon, all in Metro Manila; and the cities of Cavite, Bacoor, and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario, all in the province of Cavite.

Pag-IBIG backs precast housing with Megawide, targets over 7,000 units in two years

by Info @Business | February 16, 2026

Pag-IBIG Fund highlighted the role of public-private partnerships and modern construction technology in accelerating socialized housing delivery as officials joined President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. in the ceremonial launch of a precast manufacturing facility in Taytay, Rizal on Monday, Feb. 16.

The facility, operated by Megawide Construction Corporation, will produce precast housing components for Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino Program (Expanded 4PH) developments financed by Pag-IBIG Fund, enabling faster construction of quality socialized housing units within reach of many Filipino families.

The launch, held in line with the anniversary of the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development, showcased how industrialized construction methods can help deliver more homes faster under the Marcos administration’s flagship housing program.

“In line with President Marcos’ directive to expand access to affordable, decent housing, we are pushing modern construction methods like precast so we can deliver safe, quality homes faster for Filipino families,” said Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling, who also chairs the Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees. “By speeding up housing delivery, we not only provide more Filipinos with homes, but we also help create jobs, sustain construction activity, and stimulate the economy.”

During the tour, the President and housing agency officials viewed the precast production line and housing components being manufactured for Expanded 4PH projects. Precast construction allows major building elements such as walls, slabs, beams and columns to be produced simultaneously in a controlled plant environment, helping improve quality checks and shorten construction schedules at the project site.

Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta said that, consistent with the agency’s mandate, it provides long-term housing finance that helps stimulate the housing industry, including support for projects that enable developers to adopt faster, more efficient building methods while keeping home loan payments within reach of its members.

“Today, we witnessed a major step forward in strengthening socialized housing through the adoption of modern construction technology,” Acosta said. “In line with our mandate to provide sustainable financing for the country’s housing industry, we support projects like this to speed up construction, improve efficiency, and deliver quality homes that remain affordable for Filipino families.”

“Through our partnership with Megawide Construction Corporation, we expect to build more than 7,000 housing units in just two years—or even sooner—while ensuring strong returns that help protect and grow our members’ savings,” she added.

Pag-IBIG Fund said it invested P10 billion in Megawide preferred shares in 2025 to support the construction of 7,143 housing units in medium-rise residential developments under the Expanded 4PH in Cavite, with a robust 9% annual return intended to help sustain competitive dividends for its members’ savings.

The agency has also approved P27.12 billion in various housing development financing, of which P8.5 billion has been released. This is expected to support the construction of 21,022 socialized housing units, further advancing housing delivery under the Expanded 4PH Program.

In 2025, Pag-IBIG Fund released a record P140.54 billion in housing loans, benefiting 90,727 Filipino workers who secured new homes or improved their current homes, as the Expanded 4PH continues to accelerate the delivery of affordable housing nationwide.

Pag-IBIG Members’ Savings Surge 21%to Record ₱160.41 Billion in 2025; MP2 Savings Hit ₱83.51 Billion

by Info @Business | February 12, 2026

Pag-IBIG Fund members collectively saved a record ₱160.41 billion in 2025, marking a 21% increase from the previous year and the highest amount ever recorded in the agency’s history.

The agency said the milestone was driven largely by the continued growth of voluntary savings, particularly under its Modified Pag-IBIG II (MP2) Savings Program.

“Once again, our strong collections reflect the trust and confidence our members place in Pag-IBIG’s savings programs,” said Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling, who also chairs the Pag-IBIG Fund Board of Trustees. “With ₱27.61 billion more savings collected in 2025 compared to the previous year, Pag-IBIG Fund’s solid financial position enables us to continue offering low-interest rates and to support the financing requirements of the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay Para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.”

Of the total savings collected in 2025, mandatory monthly contributions amounted to ₱66.80 billion. Notably, voluntary savings - funds saved by members with the agency that are over and above their required contributions - accounted for the larger share of total collections.

“Our members are saving more voluntarily, to the point that voluntary savings have already surpassed mandatory contributions,” said Pag-IBIG Fund Chief Executive Officer Marilene C. Acosta. “Voluntary savings reached ₱93.60 billion, or 58% of our total savings collections. This is very encouraging because it shows that the culture of saving for the future remains strong among Pag-IBIG members.”

Acosta noted that members’ additional monthly contributions reached ₱10.09 billion, as more members opted to save above the required ₱200 monthly contribution. She attributed this to members’ growing appreciation of saving with Pag-IBIG Fund, supported by its consistent track record of competitive annual dividend rates.

She added that this same confidence continued to drive strong MP2 Savings participation, with collections reaching ₱83.51 billion for the year, making it the primary driver of voluntary savings growth.

“We are very pleased that MP2 Savings continues to encourage more Filipino workers to set aside money for their future,” Acosta said. “Through this program, we have helped our members appreciate the value of disciplined saving by offering a secure and rewarding savings option aligned with their short-term goals. In fact, a number of our MP2 savers, particularly retirees and pensioners, now call themselves ‘LODI,’ or ‘Living on Dividends,’ as they use their annual returns to help cover daily expenses. Our members can be assured that we will continue to manage their savings prudently and strive to provide the highest possible returns. That is Lingkod Pag-IBIG at work.”