As part of its corporate social responsibility to bring Manila Water’s water and sanitation expertise to marginalized communities beyond its concession areas through its Water Access, Sanitation and Hygiene education (WASH) for waterless and toilet-less communities in the Philippines, Manila Water Foundation started the year by embarking on a P1.5-M water supply recovery and improvement project in San Jose, Dinagat Islands, in partnership with BPI Foundation (BPIF).

Manila Water Foundation (MWF), in partnership with BPI Foundation (BPIF) will embark on a P1.5-M water supply recovery and improvement project in San Jose, Dinagat Islands. Aligned with the "Build Back Better" principle, the project intends to strengthen and improve the water access to 3,000 households being served by the San Jose Dinagat Island Water District (SJDIWD) after being damaged by Typhoon Rai (Odette) in 2021.

With the recent launch of its development initiative Project Katig, Manila Water Foundation and BPI Foundation led a Financial Wellness Workshop with the Cardona fisherfolk as part of its commitment as a SINAG Evolution 2022 awardee. Fisherfolk listed to talks on Financial Investments, Savings Management, and Responsible Loans. The workshop is part of a series of capacity building activities for the community to solve community issues which includes livelihoods and the management of the water hyacinth - the biggest challenge in fishing.

As part of its commitment to provide better sewerage and sanitation services for its increasing customers in the East Zone of Metro Manila, Manila Water is constructing the P2.5-billion Hinulugang Taktak Sewerage System Project, which includes a 16-million-liter-per-day sewage treatment plant (STP) and four-kilometer combined sewer network, in Antipolo City.

As the new year opens, Manila Water renews its commitment in providing wastewater services that are easily available to its customers, as it announces the schedule of its monthly desludging caravan for the 1st quarter of 2023.