Maynilad Management and Supervisors’ Union sign new CBA

by Info @Brand Zone | June 18, 2025

Date of Release: June 17, 2025

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently signed a new Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with the Maynilad Water Supervisors’ Association (MWSA), further strengthening the collaborative relationship between Management and the union representing more than 350 supervisory employees.

The signing ceremony was witnessed by officials from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB). Among those present were (front row, from left) Maynilad Customer Experience and Retail Operations Head Christopher J. Lichauco, Maynilad Human Resources Head Martin B. De Guzman, MWSA President Cynthia Fe C. Villamor, and MWSA Legal Counsel Atty. Emmanuel Jabla; and (back row, from left) NCMB Conciliator-Mediator Atty. Khristine Joy Mary Vergara, NCMB Director Edgar G. Aquino, and NCMB Conciliator-Mediator Estelita Bautista.

The newly signed agreement is the product of constructive dialogue between Management and the union, aimed at promoting the welfare of employees while supporting the company’s operational goals.

“This agreement reflects our shared commitment to uphold employee rights and maintain open, productive partnerships with our labor groups,” said Maynilad HR Head Martin De Guzman.

Maynilad replaces 3,293 kilometers of old pipelines since 2006

by Info @Brand Zone | June 11, 2025

Maynilad replaces 3293 kilometers of old pipelines since 2006. Date of release: June 10, 2025

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has replaced over 3,293 kilometers of old and aging pipelines across its concession area since 2006, as part of its long-term Non-Revenue Water (NRW) management program. This is pipe length roughly equivalent to the distance between Manila and Tokyo—highlighting the scale of Maynilad’s pipe replacement efforts. 

This extensive pipe replacement effort helps address physical water losses caused by leaks and bursts in older sections of the distribution network—a key challenge in the densely populated and coastal areas served by Maynilad. As of end-2024, physical losses (such as pipe leaks) accounted for 90% of total NRW, while commercial losses (such as illegal connections) comprised 10%, consistent with disclosures in the company’s approved Business Plan.

“Our NRW reduction program is a sustained, multi-year commitment,” said Engr. Ryan Jamora, Maynilad’s Central NRW Head. “Replacing aging pipelines is a critical part of this strategy, as it not only reduces water losses but also improves pressure and reliability for our customers.”

Under its MWSS-approved 2023–2027 Business Plan, Maynilad continues to implement targeted pipe replacement projects in priority zones, in close coordination with local government units (LGUs) and other stakeholders.

“We are working toward our target of reducing NRW to 34% this year — a substantial improvement from the 66% NRW level prior to Maynilad’s re-privatization in 2007,” added Jamora. “It is a challenging goal, but we are leveraging advanced technologies and the expertise of our skilled teams to sustain water loss recovery across our network.”

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 municipalities of Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario, all in the province of Cavite.

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Maynilad receives citation for pioneering ASEAN Blue Bonds in PH

by Info @Brand Zone | May 5, 2025

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) received a special citation at the 2025 Philippine Dealing System (PDS) Annual Awards, held recently at Makati Diamond Residences, for being the pioneer issuer of ASEAN Blue Bonds in the Philippines.

The PDS Group, the country’s financial market infrastructure provider, recognized Maynilad’s significant contribution to developing the local financial markets. The company’s Php15-billion Blue Bond issuance—the first SEC-registered blue bond in the country—was listed on the Philippine Dealing & Exchange Corp. in July 2024 to fund sustainable water and wastewater projects.

Maynilad’s Blue Bond introduced an innovative approach to financing environmental initiatives, enriching the Philippine investment landscape. This aligns with PDS Group’s mission to promote innovation and recognize market trailblazers.

The Blue Bond offering included a PHP 12-billion base issue with an oversubscription option of up to PHP 3 billion. It attracted strong investor demand, achieving a 2.47-times oversubscription and enabling competitive pricing for two series: five-year bonds at 6.7092% due 2029, and 10-year bonds at 7.0931% due 2034.

Earlier this year, Maynilad’s Blue Bond initiative was also recognized with the “Best Blue Bond in Southeast Asia” and “Most Innovative Deal of the Year 2024” at the Alpha Southeast Asia Awards.

Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines in terms of customer base. 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.