As part of its commitment towards inclusivity, gender equality, and employee benefit accessibility, Manila Water will now include common-law and LGBTQI+ partners of their employees as dependents in the company’s group life insurance policy effective 1 January 2023. The policy covers regular, probationary, and project-based employees. 

"We are very glad to announce that Manila Water is offering this expanded insurance policy to our employees, especially to the members of the LGBTQI+ community. This is part of our strategy to be a more inclusive workplace. To increase our employees’ awareness and engagement, we launched our ‘ToDEI Counts!’ campaign starting with this expanded coverage in our benefits. We want to embrace our differences and make Manila Water a place that champions diversity and sustainable development goals. " Manila Water Corporate Human Resources Group Director Janine Carreon said.

Manila Water has long been committed to UN SDG 5, advocating gender equality, with a majority of empowered women in leadership and technical roles. This breakthrough employee benefit policy is a huge push in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusivity across the Manila Water enterprise. The company has also been conducting DEI training for all its executives and employees as it moves towards becoming a global Filipino water company.

Manila Water has always advocated for the well-being of its employees. Earlier this month, the Philippine Trade and General Workers Organization recognized the water concessionaire with the Social Partnership Award for its exemplary pandemic response and protecting employment by implementing programs benefitting its employees and has been part of LinkedIn’s Top Companies from 2021-2022.