India, ADB delegation studies Maynilad’s NRW management practices

by Info - @Brand Zone | August 7, 2026

Photo: INDIA, ADB DELEGATION STUDIES MAYNILAD’S LEAK DETECTION OPERATIONS. Saurabh Singh (center, in white), Deputy Secretary of India’s Department of Economic Affairs, tries Maynilad’s acoustic leak detection equipment during a benchmarking visit facilitated by the Maynilad Water Academy and supported by the Asian Development Bank. The delegation observed Maynilad’s non-revenue water (NRW) management and leak detection operations as part of discussions on possible future knowledge-sharing and capacity-building initiatives. Date of Release: August 7, 2026

A delegation composed of representatives from the Government of India, the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) India Resident Mission, and ADB Headquarters recently visited Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) to study the company’s non-revenue water (NRW) management and leak detection practices.

Led by Saurabh Singh, Deputy Secretary of India’s Department of Economic Affairs, the delegation participated in technical sessions and field demonstrations facilitated by the Maynilad Water Academy (MWA).

ADB cited Maynilad’s approach to NRW reduction as a useful reference for its capacity-building initiatives, noting how the utility combines field operations, monitoring systems, workforce training, and operational accountability.

During the visit, participants were introduced to Maynilad’s broader approach to NRW management, including field-based acoustic leak detection, centralized monitoring through the company’s Central Control Room, workforce development, and operational accountability systems. The delegation also observed how NRW reduction activities are implemented on the ground within Maynilad’s service area.

According to ADB, the visit can pave the way for efforts to help utilities in South Asia learn from operational models that have been applied in large urban water systems facing persistent water losses and service reliability challenges.

ADB and the Maynilad Water Academy have partnered for several years on capacity-building initiatives, including technical training programs, learning sessions, and study visits for water utilities across the region.

The visit also opened discussions on possible follow-up initiatives, including technical exchanges, peer learning activities, and opportunities to share elements of MWA’s training approach with utilities in India and other ADB member countries.

“Many utilities face similar challenges with water losses, but sustained NRW reduction requires more than equipment. It requires trained personnel, consistent field execution, and operational systems that support fast detection and response,” said Edmundo M. Perez II, Officer-in-Charge of the Maynilad Water Academy.

MWA combines classroom instruction with field-based application to train utility personnel on water operations, leak detection, and NRW management practices.

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Taas-presyo, bumagal sa 6.2%

ni Jeff Tumbado @News | August 6, 2026

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Bumagal sa 6.2 porsiyento ang inflation rate o pagtaas ng presyo sa mga pangunahing bilihin sa bansa noong Hulyo mula sa 6.4 porsiyento nitong Hunyo, dulot ng pagbagal sa pagtaas sa presyo ng produktong petrolyo na nagpababa rin sa gastos sa transportasyon, ayon sa Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) nitong Miyerkules.

Mas mababa ang naitalang inflation noong Hulyo kumpara sa 6.4 porsiyentong inaasahan ng mga ekonomista at pasok din ito sa 5.6 hanggang 6.6 porsiyentong forecast ng Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP).

Ito na ang ikatlong sunod na buwan ng pagbagal ng inflation matapos itong umabot sa pinakamataas na antas noong Abril kasunod ng tensyon sa Gitnang Silangan.

Gayunman, umabot pa rin sa 5 porsiyento ang average inflation sa unang pitong buwan ng 2026, na mas mataas sa 3 porsiyentong target ng BSP.

Ayon sa PSA, pangunahing dahilan ng pagbagal ng inflation ang paghina ng pagtaas ng gastos sa transportasyon, na bumaba sa 11.9 porsiyento noong Hulyo mula sa 12.8 porsiyento noong Hunyo.

Malaki ang naging epekto rito ng mas mabagal na pagtaas ng presyo ng gasolina, na bumaba ang inflation rate sa 34.1 porsiyento mula sa 39.2 porsiyento noong nakaraang buwan.

Nakatulong din sa pagbagal ng inflation ang mas mababang pagtaas ng gastos sa edukasyon.

Bumaba sa 1.9 porsiyento ang inflation sa education services mula sa 4 porsiyento noong Hunyo.

Kabilang dito ang tertiary education na bumagal sa 1.8 porsiyento mula 3.8 porsiyento, primary education sa 1.8 porsiyento mula 4.6 porsiyento, at secondary education sa 1.6 porsiyento mula 3.6 porsiyento.

PCSO turns over medicines to Batac City and Brgy. Baritan, Malabon

by Info @Brand Zone | August 5, 2026

By: Leila Valencia/ Photos by Arnold Ramos

The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) continued its commitment to providing healthcare assistance to communities through its Medicine Donation Program, with the turnover of medicines to local government units of Batac, Ilocos Norte and Barangay Baritan, Malabon City on July 28, 2026, at the PCSO Main Office in Mandaluyong City.

The donated medicines were received by Mayor Mark Christian Chua of Batac, Ilocos Norte, and Barangay Chairman Glenn Santiago of Barangay Baritan, Malabon City.The turnover was led by Dr. Clarizza Ferrer, Department Manager of the PCSO Medical Services Department, and Dr. Rouel Aparato, who emphasized the agency’s continuing mission to extend healthcare support to communities across the country.

Mayor Mark Christian R. Chua expressed his gratitude to the PCSO for its continued support to local government units. “On behalf of the people of Batac, we sincerely thank the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office for this generous donation. These medicines will greatly help our constituents, especially those who cannot afford their medical needs,” Mayor Chua said.

Barangay Chairman Santiago likewise thanked PCSO, saying the donated medicine will help improve the barangay’s healthcare services and provide much needed assistance to indigent residents.

Through the Medicine Donation Program, the PCSO continues to support local government units and communities by providing essential medicines to address the healthcare needs of Filipinos, particularly those who need medical assistance.

The initiative reflects the PCSO’s continuing commitment to making healthcare assistance more accessible to communities and strengthening its efforts to serve the Filipino people.

“PCSO, Hindi Umuurong sa Pagtulong!”