Maynilad intensifies crackdown on illegal water connections; regularizes around 14,000 delinquent accounts

by Info @Brand Zone | September 8, 2025

Maynilad personnel remove illegal connections during the company’s intensified crackdown on unauthorized water use. From January 2024 to August 2025, Maynilad regularized some 14,000 delinquent accounts—recovering lost water and improving supply for legitimate customers. Date of Release: September 5, 2025

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) continues its efforts to monitor and address illegal water connections, having regularized around 14,000 previously delinquent accounts between January 2024 and August 2025. These customers were reconnected to the system after settling their arrears and complying with account reinstatement requirements.

As part of this ongoing initiative, Maynilad dismantled unauthorized service lines, tampered meters, and illicitly reopened water connections. The recovered volume of previously lost water contributed to improved system management and helped stabilize pressure in affected areas.

“Water pilferage not only reduces supply pressure for paying customers, but also poses serious public health risks as illegal tapping may introduce contaminants into the distribution network,” said Maynilad Head of Customer Experience and Retail Operations, Engr. Rodolfo O. Baylas Jr. “We continue to conduct regular monitoring activities, with the support of local government units and law enforcement agencies.”

Maynilad emphasized that water theft is punishable under Republic Act No. 8041 (Water Crisis Act of 1995), with corresponding penalties including fines and imprisonment. The company urges the public to report suspected illegal connections via its official hotlines and digital platforms.

Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) 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.

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P1.40 dagdag-presyo sa diesel, P1 gasoline, P.80 kerosene

by Info @News | September 6, 2025

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Panibagong pasanin ang naghihintay sa mga motorista sa susunod  na linggo dahil sa nakambang pagtaas na naman ng presyo ng produktong petrolyo, ang ikaapat na linggo ng taas-presyo ng gasolina at ikatlong sunud- sunod na linggo para sa krudo at kerosene.

Batay sa ginawang pagtaya ng Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau, ang  taas-presyo ay ang sumusunod:

Gasoline:  humigit kumulang piso na taas presyo kada litro;

Diesel: humigit kumulang  P1.40 per liter; at 

Kerosene: humigit kumulang P0.80 per liter

Ang pagtaya ay ibinase ng DOE-OIMB sa resulta ng international fuel trading sa nakalipas na apat na araw.

Kabilang sa mga dahilan ng pagtaas sa presyo ng langis ay ang  pagtaas ng isang dolyar matapos magpatupad ng sanction ang US sa taripa ng langis ng Iran; at ang pagtigil ng export ng Saudi Aramco at SOMO ng Iraq sa refinery ng India dahil sa  EU sanctions.

Kasama rin sa nakaapekto sa price hike ang lumalakas na airstrikes ng Russia sa Ukraine.

Inaasahang mag-aanunsyo ang mga lokal na  kumpanya ng langis ng kanilang price adjustment sa Lunes na magiging epektibo ng Martes.

Mga komunidad ng Catarman, pinalakas sa bagong proyekto ng DOST

by Info @Brand Zone | September 4, 2025

Catarman, Camiguin – Noong Agosto 19, 2025, pormal na itinurn-over ng Department of Science and Technology – Northern Mindanao (DOST-10) sa Bayan ng Catarman ang limang (5) Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) projects na nagkakahalaga ng ₱3,062,174.00. Pinangunahan ito ni Regional Director Engr. Romela N. Ratilla.

Tinanggap ni Mayor Kiterio Antonio U. Palarca II ang Certificate of Property Acknowledgment Receipt para sa lokal na pamahalaan, na nagsisilbing simbolo ng pakikipagtulungan upang mailapit ang agham, teknolohiya, at inobasyon sa bawat Catarmanon.

Mga Proyektong Itinurn-over:

• Support to Response and Alert System – Water Level Monitoring System at Automated Rain Gauge

• Upgrading of Organic Fertilizer Production – Vermiculture technology at agricultural shredder

• Improvement of Tablea Production – Makinarya at pagsasanay sa GMP at Food Safety

• Upgrading of Bamboo Processing Facility – Bamboo pole cutter at splitting machine

• Processed Meat Product Development – Vacuum sealer, grinder, freezer, stainless tables

Ayon sa DOST, ang mga proyektong ito ay hindi lamang kagamitan kundi puhunan sa katatagan, kabuhayan, at kaunlaran ng Catarman.

Ang CEST Program ang pangunahing inisyatiba ng DOST na nagbibigay ng interbensyon sa kabuhayan, kalusugan, edukasyon, disaster risk reduction, at kapaligiran upang matulungan ang mga komunidad sa mas ligtas at mas maunlad na kinabukasan.

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On August 19, 2025, the Department of Science and Technology – Northern Mindanao, led by Regional Director Engr. Romela N. Ratilla, officially turned over five (5) Community Empowerment thru Science and Technology (CEST) projects worth ₱3,062,174.00 to the Municipality of Catarman, Camiguin.

These projects go beyond tools and equipment—they are investments in resilience, productivity, and progress for the people of Catarman.

Mayor Kiterio Antonio U. Palarca II received the Certificate of Property Acknowledgment Receipt on behalf of the LGU, marking a milestone partnership that brings science, technology, and innovation closer to every Catarmanon.

Here are the projects turned over:

Project title: Support to Response and Alert System: A DOST CEST DRRM Project in Catarman, Camiguin

S&T Intervention: Water Level Monitoring System (WLMS) & Automated Rain Gauge (ARG) 

Project title: Upgrading of Organic Fertilizer Production Utilizing Vermiculture Technology in Catarman, Camiguin

S&T Intervention: Vermiculture technology with agricultural shredder 

Project title: Productivity Improvement of Tablea Production through Provision of Various Equipment and Other Related S&T Interventions of Catarman Cacao Growers Association in Catarman, Camiguin

S&T Intervention: GMP & Food Safety training, roasting machine, colloid mill, dehuller, stainless tables 

Project title: Upgrading of Bamboo Processing Facility of Sto. Niño Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Catarman, Camiguin

S&T Intervention: bamboo pole cutter, strip layering & splitting machine 

Project title: Increase Income by Development of Processed Meat Products of PACOWA Meat Processors in Catarman, Camiguin

S&T Intervention: vacuum sealer, grinder, freezer, stainless tables 

Through these projects, Catarman is not only better prepared to face challenges but also ready to unlock greater opportunities and a brighter future for its people.

The Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (CEST) Program is DOST’s flagship initiative that brings S&T interventions to communities in the areas of livelihood, health, education, disaster risk reduction, and environment. It is designed to empower grassroots communities by providing practical solutions that improve quality of life and promote sustainable development.