Maynilad’s Poblacion WTP wins “Water Project of the Year” in Global Water Awards

by Info @Brand Zone | April 22, 2023

Maynilad officials led by President and CEO Ramoncito S. Fernandez (third from left) receive from Global Water Intelligence publisher Christopher Gasson (leftmost) the “Water Project of the Year” award for the company’s Poblacion Water Treatment Plant (WTP) during the Global Water Awards 2024 held recently in London, England. Maynilad was the sole awardee from the Philippines. The Poblacion WTP was cited for having the greatest innovation in terms of optimizing its physical or environmental footprint.

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) bagged the “Water Project of the Year” award for its Poblacion Water Treatment Plant (WTP) during the Global Water Awards 2024 held recently in London, England. Maynilad was the sole awardee from the Philippines.

The Poblacion WTP is one of three Maynilad treatment plants that use Laguna Lake as raw water source. Besting other finalists for “Water Project of the Year” from reputable utilities in Australia, Israel and the United States, Maynilad’s Poblacion WTP was chosen for having the greatest innovation in terms of optimizing its physical or environmental footprint.

The Global Water Awards is held annually during the Global Water Summit, a business conference participated in by major water industry players worldwide. The awards—established by the Global Water Intelligence—give recognition to the most important achievements in the international water industry, particularly those initiatives that move the industry forward through improved operating performance, innovative technology adoption and sustainable financial models.

Nominations are shortlisted by a panel of industry experts, and the winners are voted for by the international water community.

“We are honored to have been given this prestigious award for our water treatment plant in Poblacion, Muntinlupa. This recognition underscores our commitment to optimizing the environmental footprint of our operations, ensuring sustainable solutions for the future of water management,” said Maynilad President and CEO Ramoncito S. Fernandez.

The Poblacion WTP is part of Maynilad’s service enhancement program, which aims to enhance water sustainability and climate resiliency. Commissioned in 2023, it can produce 150 million liters per day (MLD) of potable water at full capacity, serving around 1.7 million customers in the southern part of the West concession.

Maynilad tapped the consortium composed of Acciona and DMCI for the design, construction, operations, maintenance and commissioning of the Poblacion WTP. Meanwhile, global firm Arup served as consultant.

Maynilad offers desludging services this April

by Info @Brand Zone | April 15, 2023

Maynilad customers interested in availing of the company’s septic tank cleaning service may call the Maynilad Hotline 1626

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is offering septic tank cleaning services to its residential and semi-business customers this April in select parts of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Makati, Malabon, Manila, Muntinlupa, Navotas, 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 Maynilad Chief Operating Officer Randolph T. Estrellado.

Customers residing in Barangay 1, 10, 81, 82, 84 to 88, 90 to 95, 97 to 99, 101 to 103, 105, 106, 108 to110 in Caloocan; Brgy. Pamplona 1 and 3, and Pulang Lupa Dos in Las Piñas; Brgy. Catmon, Maysilo, and Tugatog in Malabon; Brgy. Putatan and Sucat in Muntinlupa; Brgy. Bagumbayan North, Bangculasi, Daang-hari, San Rafael Village, Navotas East and West, and Tanza in Navotas; Brgy. Don Bosco in Parañaque; Brgy. Capri, Bagong Silangan, Gulod, and Holy Spirit in Quezon City; and Brgy. Lingunan, Mabolo, Mapulang Lupa, and Punturin in Valenzuela City may avail of Maynilad’s desludging service.

Moreover, some Maynilad customers in Cavite Province, particularly in Brgy. Aniban 2, 4, and 5, Mambog 1, Molino and Molino 6, Queens Row East in Bacoor City; and Poblacion 2-A, 2-B, 3-A, 3-B, 4-C and 4-D, Buhay na Tubig, Medicion 1-A to 1-D, Medicion 2-A, Medicion 2-C, Medicion 2-D, Tanzang Luma1-6, Toclong 1-A, 2-B, and 2-C 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 towns of Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario, all in the province of Cavite.

Maynilad receives int’l award for sustainability reporting

by Info @Brand Zone | April 12, 2023

Maynilad was recently conferred a Bronze award under the “Asia’s Best Sustainability Report – Private Company” category of the 9th Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA). Holding the certificate of recognition is Maynilad’s head of Quality, Sustainability and Resiliency (QSR) Atty. Roel S. Espiritu (center). With him are (from left) Sustainability head Engr. John Emmanuel Martinez and QSR officer Apple Joy Albero. The award reinforces Maynilad’s commitment to high quality reporting of its sustainability performance and its progress in addressing key sustainability issues.

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) was conferred a Bronze award under the “Asia’s Best Sustainability Report – Private Company” category of the 9th Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards (ASRA). The award reinforces Maynilad’s commitment to high quality reporting of its sustainability performance and its progress in addressing key sustainability issues.

“This recognition is a major accomplishment for companies like Maynilad that focus on sustainable growth. We aim for transparency in disclosing our social, governance and environmental performance, and this award confirms that we are on the right track,” said Maynilad’s Chief Sustainability Officer Atty. Roel S. Espiritu.

Sustainability reporting enables companies to assess and communicate their sustainability performance, manage risks, build trust with stakeholders, and align their business strategies with stakeholder expectations. High quality sustainability disclosures not only provide a competitive advantage but also contribute to improved financial outcomes and broader access to capital.

Rajesh Chhabara, founder of ASRA and Managing Director of CSWorks, said that Maynilad’s sustainability report “sets a benchmark in transparently reporting the management of significant sustainability impacts, risks, and opportunities.”

ASRA recognizes the best in sustainability reporting, promoting transparency and accountability in business practices. The 9th year of ASRA garnered participants from leading companies from 15 Asian nations. Winners are selected through rigorous evaluations, involving three rounds of assessment and reputation checks.

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.