Maynilad joins UN Global Compact, strengthens ESG governance

by Info @Brand Zone | August 24, 2026

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), committing to further align its business practices with globally recognized principles on human rights, labor, environmental responsibility, and anti-corruption.

The UNGC is the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative, bringing together companies and organizations committed to responsible business practices and advancing sustainable development.

As a participant, Maynilad will further integrate the UNGC principles into its business strategies, operations, risk management, and decision-making, and report annually on its progress through the UNGC's Communication on Progress (CoP).

“Joining the UN Global Compact gives us a globally recognized framework to further strengthen how we integrate environmental, social, and governance considerations into the way we operate and make decisions. As a water and wastewater utility, we have a direct responsibility to the communities we serve and the environment in which we operate,” said Maynilad Chief Sustainability Officer Atty. Roel S. Espiritu.

Maynilad's existing sustainability initiatives include expanding access to reliable water and wastewater services, investing in water-source diversification and climate resilience, and advancing circular economy practices through its NEW WATER program, which treats used water for reuse as an alternative water source. Its other initiatives include reducing non-revenue water and environmental impacts, expanding sewerage and sanitation services, and promoting employee health, safety, and development.

Participation in the UNGC will also provide Maynilad access to knowledge-sharing and learning opportunities with organizations pursuing similar sustainability goals, supporting the company's efforts to continuously strengthen its ESG programs and practices.

Maynilad operates the largest water concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines. It is a concessionaire of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System for the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, covering portions of Manila, Quezon City and Makati; the cities of Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon; and the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario in Cavite Province.

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Maynilad

Higit sa tubig ang aming serbisyo

Hotline: 1626

Cavite Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-1000-92837

Bisitahin ang official website: www.mayniladwater.com.ph

Maynilad offers desludging services this August

by Info - @Brand Zone | August 18, 2026

Photo: Date of release: August 18, 2026

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is offering septic tank cleaning services to its residential and semi-business customers this August in select parts of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Manila, 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 80, 89, 138, 139,142 to 146, 148, 149, 151, 160, and 162 in Caloocan; Brgy. Almanza I, Manuyo II, Pamplona 1, Pamplona III, Pillar Village, Pulang Lupa I, Pulang Lupa II, Talon I, and Talon II in Las Piñas; Brgy. Port Area, Quiapo, San Miguel, San Nicolas, Sta. Cruz, and Sta. Mesa in Manila; Brgy. Don Carlos, San Rafael, and San Roque in Pasay; Brgy. Don Galo, San Martin de Porres, Sun Valley, and Tambo in Parañaque; Brgy. Commonwealth, Paltok, Payatas, Salvacion, San Antonio, San Isidro, Sta. Lucia, and Sto. Niño in Quezon City; and Brgy. Dalandanan, Malinta, Maysan, and Parada in Valenzuela may avail of Maynilad’s desludging service. 

Moreover, some Maynilad customers in Cavite Province, particularly Brgy. Aniban II, Habay I, Kaingin, Ligas II, Ligas III, Mabolo II, Mabolo III, Maliksi II, Maliksi III, Mambog II to Mambog IV, Malino III, Real I, Real II, Salinas I, San Nicolas III, and Sineguelasan in Bacoor City; Brgy. Anabu I-C, Bayan Luma II, Malagasang II-A, Malagasang II-B, Malagasang II-D, Malagasang II-F, Tanzang Luma I to Tanzang Luma VI Toclong I-A, and Toclong II-B 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 operates the largest water concession by population served within a single concession area in the Philippines. It is a concessionaire of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, which is composed of the cities of Manila (certain portions), Quezon City (certain portions), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon, all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province.

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Maynilad

Higit sa tubig ang aming serbisyo

Hotline: 1626

Cavite Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-1000-92837

Bisitahin ang official website: www.mayniladwater.com.ph

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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Maynilad

Higit sa tubig ang aming serbisyo

Hotline: 1626

Cavite Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-1000-92837

Bisitahin ang official website: www.mayniladwater.com.ph