Maynilad mobilizes volunteers for ICC 2025

by Info @Brand Zone | September 23, 2025

Photo: Maynilad employee-volunteers collect waste along SM By the Bay during the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2025. Inset: Maynilad employees and media partners pose after gathering a total of 631 kilos of plastics, rubber, wood, and other debris. Date of Release: September 23, 2025

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) mobilized 120 employee-volunteers and media partners for the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) 2025, collecting a total of 631 kilos of plastics, rubber, wood, and other debris from Manila Bay near SM By the Bay in Pasay City and other cleanup sites in Parañaque, Navotas, Manila, Quezon City, as well as Noveleta and Bacoor in Cavite.

To support participants across these cleanup sites, Maynilad provided 500 hydration jugs and set up handwashing stations, helping ensure that volunteers could stay hydrated and maintain proper hygiene throughout the activity.

“Joining the ICC reflects our commitment to protect waterways and promote environmental stewardship,” said Maynilad Chief Sustainability Officer Atty. Roel S. Espiritu. “Beyond this annual event, Maynilad continues to implement programs that safeguard water sources, reduce waste, and encourage sustainable practices in the communities we serve.”

The ICC in the Philippines is led by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) under Presidential Proclamation No. 470, which designates every third Saturday of September as ICC Day. The annual activity engages government agencies, private organizations, and community groups in removing debris from waterways and raising public awareness about marine pollution.

Maynilad expands sewer network infrastructure to over 650 kilometers

by Info @Brand Zone | September 18, 2025

Photo: Maynilad has expanded its sewer network to 653.7 km as of mid-2025—up from 425 km in 2006—and now operates 24 Water Reclamation Facilities with a combined capacity of 743.5 MLD. Date of Release: September 18, 2025

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) has expanded its sewer network infrastructure to 653.7 kilometers as of the first half of 2025—up from only 425 kilometers in place before the company’s re-privatization in 2006. This expansion supports the ongoing development of wastewater facilities aimed at improving sanitation and reducing pollution across the West Zone.

Sewer pipelines are laid significantly deeper than water lines and often require complex coordination with multiple agencies for road restoration and utility alignment. The expansion reflects Maynilad’s continued investment in essential wastewater infrastructure despite the inherent technical and logistical challenges.

As of the first half of 2025, Maynilad operates 24 Water Reclamation Facilities (WRFs) across its concession area, with a combined treatment capacity of 743.5 million liters per day (MLD).

“We continue to expand our wastewater infrastructure to help meet long-term sanitation needs and environmental standards,” said Engr. Zmel Grabillo, Maynilad’s Head of Wastewater Management. “Beyond treatment plant construction, the installation of underground sewer lines is a critical component of this effort.”

As part of its ₱163-billion total capital investment program for 2023 to 2027, Maynilad has lined up the construction of five additional Water Reclamation Facilities (WRFs) with a total added capacity of 314 MLD, along with approximately 60 kilometers of new sewer pipelines. Beyond this program, the company’s business plan provides for the further expansion of its sewerage system through the end of its concession in 2047—including the development of 10 more WRFs and the installation of over 300 kilometers of additional sewer lines. These initiatives support Maynilad’s commitment to achieve 76% sewerage coverage by 2046, with the remaining areas to be served through scheduled sanitation services.

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.

Maynilad achieves major tree planting, water recovery milestones

by Info @Brand Zone | September 16, 2025

Photo: Maynilad’s environmental programs were recognized at the Inquirer ESG EDGE Impact Awards 2025. Shown in the photo are Maynilad officers (from left): Benson Jhon Martin (Manager, Central NRW), Apple Joy Albero (Assistant Manager for Quality, Sustainability and Resiliency), and John Emmanuel Martinez (Sustainability Head). Date of release: September 15, 2025

West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) advanced its environmental sustainability goals through significant gains in water loss reduction and reforestation, delivering measurable benefits to both customers and ecosystems.

Under its “Mark the 39 Percent” Non-Revenue Water (NRW) Management Program, Maynilad reduced system losses to 38.4 percent in 2024, down from 43 percent the year before. The company completed 57,562 leak repairs, aided by AI-assisted monitoring tools and acoustic sensors that enabled early detection and predictive maintenance. It also implemented intensified enforcement efforts to curb commercial losses. These initiatives helped recover millions of liters of treated water daily, contributing to a more efficient and climate-resilient supply system. 

Meanwhile, Maynilad continued to expand its Plant for Life reforestation initiative, which rehabilitates upland watersheds and coastal areas that are critical to Metro Manila’s raw water supply. Since the program’s launch in 2007, it has planted more than 1.4 million trees and mangroves across approximately 1,968 hectares. The program also supports local communities—such as the Dumagat indigenous group in the Ipo watershed—by integrating sustainable livelihood components in nursery work and site maintenance.

“Our progress in cutting water losses and planting over a million trees proves how ESG principles translate into real benefits for customers and communities,” said Maynilad Chief Sustainability Officer Atty. Roel S. Espiritu.

These results were recently recognized at the Inquirer ESG EDGE Impact Awards 2025, a new initiative honoring organizations with outstanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance. Maynilad’s NRW program earned a Gold award in the Environmental category, while its Plant for Life program received a Silver award for Sustainable Ecosystems and Biodiversity Conservation.