Maynilad invests Php695M to expand sewerage network in Parañaque

by Info @Brand Zone | Nov. 4, 2024

Date of Release: November 4, 2024

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is currently installing 4.8 kilometers of new sewer lines in Parañaque City, marking a significant step in the company’s efforts to expand its sewerage services in the area.

This Php695-million project involves the laying of sewer lines along portions of NIA Avenue, Radial Road, and Sucat Avenue, which will collect wastewater from over 35,000 residents of Barangays La Huerta and San Dionisio. The wastewater will be conveyed to Maynilad’s Parañaque Water Reclamation Facility for proper treatment before being safely discharged into the Kayboboy River, in compliance with environmental standards.

The project, which started in 2021, is slated for completion by the third quarter of 2025. According to Engr. Zmel Grabillo, Maynilad’s Wastewater Management head, “Sewerage projects are highly complex and take time, as new sewer lines must be laid deeper than water pipelines—sometimes as deep as 14 meters below ground. This requires precise engineering and careful excavation.”

To minimize disruption, Maynilad is utilizing trenchless technology, which allows the insertion of durable sewer pipes without the need for extensive surface digging. “This method reduces traffic congestion and disturbance to the community, as pipe-laying works can be done through small insertion points,” Grabillo explained. Additionally, construction is restricted to nighttime hours—between 10:00 p.m. and 4:00 a.m.—with all trenches safely covered during the day to keep roads accessible to motorists and pedestrians.

Beyond Parañaque, Maynilad continues to lay its sewerage network in key cities such as Manila, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Bacoor, Las Piñas, Caloocan, and Quezon City. As part of its ongoing wastewater infrastructure development, the company has allotted Php 19 billion from 2023 to 2027 for the installation of 121 kilometers of new sewer lines across its service area.

Currently, Maynilad operates and maintains a sewer network spanning 651 kilometers and 23 wastewater facilities, with a combined treatment capacity of 684 million liters per day. These efforts form part of the company’s commitment to protecting water bodies and improving sewerage and sanitation services for its customers.

Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines in terms of customer base. It is the 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 towns of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province.

Maynilad provides crucial aid to Typhoon Kristine survivors

by Info @Brand Zone | Oct. 31, 2024

October 31 - Maynilad provides crucial aid to Typhoon Kristine survivors

In response to the devastation caused by Typhoon Kristine, Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has mobilized essential hydration support to assist affected communities, particularly in hard-hit areas like the Bicol region.

Coordinating with the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) and the Philippine Air Force, Maynilad delivered 2,000 of the more than 5,000 donated 6-liter bottles of safe drinking water to Bicol via a C-130 aircraft, ensuring timely access to potable water for typhoon survivors.

The remaining bottles were distributed to local government units in Morong (Rizal), Noveleta (Cavite), and Barangay Bagong Silangan (Quezon City), and through the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), Alagang Kapatid, and the PLDT-Smart Foundation.

To further aid recovery efforts, Maynilad also deployed two mobile water treatment plants, each capable of producing 13,000 gallons of potable water daily, to serve evacuees and alleviate water shortages in affected communities.

This initiative underscores Maynilad’s commitment to disaster relief, providing critical water support to help communities recover and rebuild.

Maynilad celebrates 2024 Global Handwashing Day in nine schools

by Info @Brand Zone | Oct. 19, 2024

Maynilad engaged 600 students and 60 teachers from nine public schools to promote the importance of proper health and hygiene practices, in celebration of Global Handwashing Day 2024. The photo shows Maynilad Corporate Marketing Head Rosmon Tuazon (center) with around 200 students from Padre Burgos Elementary School in Pasay City. Joining him are School Principal II Dr. Maria Liza P. Cabildo (4th from left), Pasay City School Division Superintendent Dr. Joel T. Torrecampo (5th from left), Cluster II Public School District Supervisor Dr. Jessica S. Magayanes (5th from right), and DepEd Senior Program Specialist Sylwyn S. Tenorio (4th from right).

In celebration of the 2024 Global Handwashing Day (GHD), West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) engaged 600 students and 60 teachers from nine public schools, promoting the importance of proper health and hygiene practices.

Maynilad, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd) and local governments of Pasay and Quezon City, organized interactive activities that encouraged the youth to adopt lifelong hygiene habits, with a focus on proper handwashing as a key preventive measure against illness.

As part of its commitment to fostering healthy communities, Maynilad donated handwashing stations and hygiene kits to the schools, ensuring students have the resources to maintain these habits. Additionally, the company conducted water and hygiene education workshops to increase students’ appreciation for the value of water and inspire environmental responsibility.

“Our dedication to promoting proper hygiene and water conservation extends beyond Global Handwashing Day. We implement these programs year-round because we believe that building healthier communities and ensuring access to safe water are essential to achieving a sustainable future,” said Maynilad’s Corporate Affairs and Communication Head Marie Antonette H. De Ocampo.

Global Handwashing Day is an international advocacy that emphasizes the importance of washing hands with water and soap as a simple yet effective way to prevent illnesses such as diarrhea and pneumonia. Celebrated every October, GHD is observed in over 1 million schools across 100 countries, engaging more than 200 million people worldwide.