Manila Water Foundation, the social development arm of the Manila Water enterprise, concludes its month-long series of events to mark its 18th anniversary with a Partners Recognition Event. The Filipiniana-themed celebration was hosted by Manila Water Foundation to express gratitude to its generous partners as it turned 18 in animating the mission of bringing environmental programs and water access, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) for all communities.

Since the launch of East Zone concessionaire Manila Water’s watershed management program in 2006, Manila Water has partnered with the public and private sector, such as the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System, various local government units, indigenous people residing in watershed communities, and other stakeholders for the implementation of its watershed management program.

Damosa Land Inc. (DLI), a trailblazer for sustainable real estate, signed a 25-year partnership with Manila Water Philippine Ventures, Inc. (MWPV) to develop and manage additional water facilities for Anflo Industrial Estate (AIE). MWPV will be investing at least PHP 150 million for the development, financing, construction, operation, and management of the water system of AIE. This sustainable solution to the overall business operations of DLI aligns with their vision for efficient water usage to reduce costs despite increased demand.

CEMEX Philippines and Manila Water Company recently signed a partnership allowing the use of biosolids as alternative fuels, a first in the Philippines and a major accomplishment in helping address climate change in alignment with the Philippine government’s priority thrust towards adaptation and resiliency.

Manila Water Foundation, the social development arm of the Manila Water enterprise, celebrates 18 years of animating the mission of bringing WASH for all communities. Since 2005, Manila Water Foundation has been championing water access, sanitation, and hygiene or WASH through multi-sectoral and public-private collaboration.