Manila Water's accomplishments are a tribute to the leadership and vision of the company’s management, the dedication of a strong workforce, and the partnerships with various stakeholders, all of which work towards a common goal of improving not just the quality of service, but also the quality of life of communities.
2023 Philippines’ Most Outstanding Company in the Utilities Sector, Asia’s Outstanding Companies Poll, Asiamoney
2023 Best Small-Cap Company and Best Utilities Company in the Philippines, FinanceAsia
2022 Water Company of the Year, Global Water Awards
2021 ASEAN Corporate Governance Asset Class - Philippines, ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards
2021 Client of the Year, FIDIC Contract Users’ Awards, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC)
2021 Asia-Pacific Water Utility Customer Value Leadership Award, Frost & Sullivan Best Practices Awards
2021 “Doing Business, Competitiveness Ranking Mover - Dealing with Construction Permits (DWCP)” Award, Ease of Doing Business Summit, Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA)
2020 Recognition for Manila Water's commitment to become a "Utility of the Future" (UOF), World Bank's Water Global Practice
2020 Best Sustainability Bond – Corporate for Manila Water Company's US$500 Million Sustainability Bond, The Asset's Annual Triple A Country Awards 2020
2019 Top-Performing Publicly Listed Companies (PLCs), ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard, Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD)
2018 The Asset Platinum Award for Excellence in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices
2018 Top 50 ASEAN Publicly Listed Companies (PLCs), 2nd ASEAN Corporate Governance Awards
2018 Enterprise Risk Programme of the Year Award, Asia-Pacific Risk Management Awards, StrategicRISK
2017 Top 10 Publicly Listed Companies (PLCs), and Top 5 - Industrial Sector, ASEAN Corporate Governance Scorecard (ACGS), Institute of Corporate Directors
2017, 2015, 2013, 2011 Best CFO (Investor Relations) Award for Mr. Luis Juan B. Oreta, 7th Asian Excellence Awards, Corporate Governance Asia
2017, 2015, 2013, 2011 Best Corporate Investor Relations (by Country), 7th Asian Excellence Awards, Corporate Governance Asia
2017 No. 1 Best Managed Utilities Companies in Asia, 17th Annual Best Companies Survey, FinanceAsia
2016, 2013, 2012 PSE Bell Award for Corporate Governance, Philippine Stock Exchange
2016 Governance Awardee, Investors’ Forum, Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD) in partnership with Fund Managers Association of the Philippines, Philippine Investment Funds Association, Trust Officers Association of the Philippines and PJS Corporate Support Inc.
2016 Risk Management Professional of the Year Award for Ms. Ma. Victoria P. Sugapong, Ayala Risk Awards
2016 Delivering Value through Risk Management Award for “The Big One: The East Zone Earthquake Impact and Risk Reduction (EZEIRR) Study,” Ayala Risk Awards
2015 One of ASEAN Top 50 Publicly Listed Companies, ASEAN Corporate Governance Conference and Awards
2015 CFO of the Year for Mr. Luis Juan B. Oreta, 9th ING-FINEX CFO of the Year Award
2015 Case Study Category Winner of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Short Stories Competition for Laguna Water’s Alternative PPP Model: The Laguna Water Story, World Bank Group and the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF)
2015 Best CEO, Asian Excellence Awards, Corporate Governance Asia
2014 PSE Bell Award for Corporate Governance Hall of Fame, Philippine Stock Exchange
2014 2nd Asian Company Secretary of Year Award to Atty. Solomon M. Hermosura, Corporate Governance Asia
2014 Asia’s Icon on Corporate Governance, Corporate Governance Asia Annual Awards
2014 One of 20 Global Growth Companies (GGC) in East Asia, World Economic Forum
2013, 2012 Platinum Plus Award and Gold Award, Institute of Corporate Directors
2012 Best Managed Companies, Finance Asia Achievement Awards
2011 Gawad Sinop Corporate Award for Excellence in Supply Chain Management, Philippine Institute for Supply Chain Management and The Foundation of the Society of Fellows in Supply Management
2011 Platinum Award, Annual Corporate Governance Scorecard for Publicly Listed Companies, Institute of Corporate Directors
2010, 2009, 2007 Awardee, Corporate Governance Asia Annual Awards
2010, 2009, 2008 Gold Award, Annual Corporate Governance Scorecard for Publicly Listed Companies, Institute of Corporate Directors
2010, 2009 Best Managed Mid-Cap Company of the Philippines, Finance Asia Achievement Awards
2009 Asia’s Best Companies, Finance Asia Achievement Awards
2009 Deal of the Year, BPI-ING-The Banker Deals of the Year
2008 CFO of the Year for Ms. Sherisa P. Nuesa, ING-Finex CFO of the Year Award
2008 Triple A in Corporate Governance Rank 1 (Philippines), The Asset Asian Awards
2008 Best Annual Report, Management Association of the Philippines
2007 Client Leadership Award, International Finance Corporation
2007, 2005 Best Managed Company (Small-Cap Category), Asiamoney
2006 Asia’s Best Managed Company, Euromoney Awards for Excellence
2023 Special Award in Energy Efficiency Excellence to Boracay Water's "Waves of Change" Program, Energy Efficiency Excellence Awards (EEE), Department of Energy (DOE)
2023 Client of the Year, Annual FIDIC Contract User’s Conference and Awards, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC)
2023 Highly Commended for the Project of the Year Award for Calawis 80-Million-Liters-Per-Day Water Treatment Plant Project, Annual FIDIC Contract User’s Conference and Awards, International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC)
2023 Outstanding Partner for Fire Safety Award, Bureau of Fire Protection - National Capital Region (BFP-NCR)
2023 Recognition to Manila Water Philippine Ventures (MWPV), Environmental Management Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-CALABARZON
2022 Runner-up, Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) Enhanced Conventional Activated System (ECAS) Poster Presentation, Singapore International Water Week (SIWW)
2021 Utility of the Future, Utilities of the Future lnitiative, World Bank's Water Global Practice
2020 Ayala Innovation Excellence Award for Project Air Vent: Water Supply Deficit Mitigation for Northern Quezon City (Luzon Treatment Plant), Spark 7: Ayala Innovation Summit
2020 "Laboratory of Excellence" for Manila Water Laboratory Services, Proficiency Testing by Waters ERA in August-September 2020
2019 Ayala Innovation Award for Manila Water Total Solutions and Bulacan Aqua Estates’ “Affordable World-class Water for All: Plug and Play Hybrid Water Treatment System”, Spark 6: Ayala Innovation Summit
2018 First Runner-up, Energy Management – Building and Industries, Small and Medium Industry Category for "Project Lights-Out" at N. Domingo Pumping Station, ASEAN Energy Awards
2018, Award of Excellence for 12.7 Million Safe Man-Hours without Lost-Time Accident, Safety Organization of the Philippines Inc. (SOPI)
2018 Chairman’s Prize for Emergency Reservoirs, Ayala Innovation Excellence Awards
2017 Computerworld Premier 100 Technology Leader for Mr. Rodell A. Garcia, former Chief Technology Adviser
2017 Award of Excellence for 10 Million Safe Man-Hours, Safety Organization of the Philippines Inc. (SOPI)
2017 Special Award for Balara Pumping Station, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2017 Special Award for San Juan Pumping Station, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2017 Outstanding Award for Lucban Pumping Station, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2017 Outstanding Energy Manager Award for Mr. John Paul Galman, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2017 Chairman’s Prize for Integrated Used Water Solutions (IUS), Ayala Innovation Excellence Awards
2016 Certified National Expert for Pumping System Optimization for Mr. William Alcantara, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2016 Citation Award for Kingsville Pumping Station, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2016 Special Award for Siruna Pumping Station, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2016 Special Award for San Juan Pumping Station, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2016 Chairman’s Prize for Healthy Family Purified Water, Ayala Innovation Excellence Awards
2016 Innovation Excellence Award for the Demand-Based Network Management (DBNM) System, Ayala Innovation Excellence Awards
2016 CIO 100 (US) Awardee for the Enterprise Asset Management – Asset Management Information System (EAM-AMIS) Project, CIO 100 Awards, CIO
2016 CIO 100 Index (Asia) for the Enterprise Asset Management – Asset Management Information System (EAM-AMIS) Project, 15th Annual CIO Asia Awards, CIO Asia
2016 People’s Choice Award and Best Overall Map for Cartographic Design and Analytic Presentation, ESRI Philippines GIS User Conference Map Gallery Competition
2015 Asia Geospatial Excellence Award for the “Critical Activity Review and Geographic Information System (GIS) Integration,” Asia Geospatial Forum
2015 Special Award for Performance in Energy Efficiency and Conservation for Siruna Pumping Station, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2015 Award of Recognition for ASEAN Energy Awards Competition for Balara Pumping Station, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2015 Outstanding Award for Performance in Energy Efficiency and Conservation for San Juan Pumping Station, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2015 Outstanding Energy Manager Award, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2015 Special Award for Performance in Energy Efficiency and Conservation for Kingsville Pumping Station, Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Awards, Department of Energy
2014 First Don Emilio Abello Energy Efficiency Award for the San Juan Pumping Station, Department of Energy
2014 Asia Geospatial Excellence Award, Asia Geospatial Forum
2014 Philippine Esri Best Overall Map Award for The Business Risk Exposure Assessment of Manila Water Network Asset Project Map, Philippine Esri User Conference and 2nd Philippine Esri Education GIS Conference
2014 First in Innovation in Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Network Modelling and Analysis for the Marikina North STP Project, Bentley Systems, Inc.’s Be Inspired Awards
2013 One of Top 5 in the CIO 100 Index for the Customer Care and Billing System Business Intelligence Project, Annual CIO Conference, CIO Asia Magazine
2012 CIO 100 Index (Asia) for the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Project, Annual CIO Asia Awards, CIO Asia
2010 Global Grand Prize Award (Operations/Management Category) for Reducing Water Loss Through A Multi-Pronged Approach, International Water Association (IWA) Project Innovation Awards
2010 Honour Award (Small Projects Category) for Olandes Sewage Treatment Plant, International Water Association (IWA) Asia Pacific Regional Project Innovation Awards
2010 Water Efficiency Project of the Year, Global Water Intelligence (GWI) Global Water Awards
2023 Circle of Excellence, CSR Company of the Year, 2023 Asia CEO Awards
2023 Bronze Awards for "WASH in Pandemic," "#SafeWASH in Schools," and "WASH O’clock", Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners, Department of Health (DOH)
2023 Best Branded Photo for Manila Water Foundation's Philippine Campaign Celebrations of the World Oral Health Day, 2023 World Oral Health Day Awards
2023 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Award, European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) Europa Awards on Sustainability
2023 Platinum - Best Environmental Excellence Award, Platinum - Best Workplace Practices Award and Platinum - Excellence In Provision Of Literacy and Education Award (USD 500 Million To USD 1 Billion Market Capitalization), 15th Annual Global CSR and ESG Awards
2022 Climate Smart Utility, 1st IWA Climate Smart Utilities Recognition Program, International Water Association (IWA)
2022 Outstanding CSR Collaboration Project, LCFWinS: Lingap Eskwela sa Pandemya, League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) CSR Guild Awards
2022 Education Stakeholders Convergence and Partners Appreciation Program Awardee for Manila Water Foundation, Department of Education (DepEd)
2020 Best Sustainability Bond Award - Corporate Category, The Asset Triple A Sustainable Capital Markets Country & Regional Awards
2020 Outstanding CSR Project in Health for Manila Water Foundation's "Integrated WASH Program in Porac, Pampanga," League of Corporate Foundations (LCF) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Guild Awards
2019 Asia’s Community Care Company of the Year for Manila Water Foundation, Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards
2017 One of Top Community Care Companies in Asia for Clark Water Corporation, Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards
2017 'Kampeon ng Katubigan' Award, World Water Day Awards
2017 Outstanding Blood Services Partner of the Year Award, Philippine Red Cross
2016 One of Top 3 Most Sustainable Corporations, Channel NewsAsia Sustainability Ranking
2016 Unilever Global Development Award for “Tubig Para Sa Barangay”, Annual Responsible Business Awards, Business in the Community (BITC) Network of the United Kingdom
2015 Best Corporate Social Responsibility, Asian Excellence Awards, Corporate Governance Asia
2015 Change the World List (Ranked No. 29 out of 51), Fortune
2015 One of Top Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Advocates in Asia, Asia Corporate Excellence and Sustainability (ACES) Awards
2015 Winner, Sustainability Strategy and Resource Efficiency Category, ASEAN Corporate Sustainability Summit and Awards (ACSSA)
2015 Runner-up, Supply Chain Sustainability Category, ASEAN Corporate Sustainability Summit and Awards (ACSSA)
2015 Best Corporate Social Responsibility, Asian Excellence Awards, Corporate Governance Asia
2014 No. 2 in the Sustainability Ranking, Channel NewsAsia
2014 Typhoon Yolanda Unsung Heroes Plaque of Recognition for Manila Water’s Mobile Treatment Plant Operations Team, Department of Health
2013 Conference Vote Winner, Achievement in Inclusive Business, Financial Times (FT)/International Finance Corporation (IFC) Sustainable Finance Awards
2012 Ecoswitch Synergy Award, Ecoswitch Performance Leader Awards, Green Philippines Islands of Sustainability (GPIoS)
2012 Ecoswitch Performace Award, Ecoswitch Performance Leader Awards, Green Philippines Islands of Sustainability (GPIoS)
2012 Best in Corporate Social Responsibility, Finance Asia Achievement Awards
2011 Ecoswitch Award, Green Philippines Islands of Sustainability (GPIoS)
2011 Green Coin (Profit Plus) Award, Green Philippines Islands of Sustainability (GPIoS)
2011 Honor Award (Drinking Water Software Category) for “Tubig Para Sa Barangay”, International Water Association (IWA) Development Awards
2009 One of Asia’s Top Greenest Companies, Finance Asia Achievement Awards
2009 Excellence Awardee, Intel – Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Corporate Responsibility Award, Asian CSR Awards
2009 CSR Leadership Challenge, Management Association of the Philippines
2023 Employer of the Year Regional Exemplar - National Capital Region, People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP)
2022 No. 7 on Top 15 Companies (Best Workplaces) in the Philippines, LinkedIn
2021 No. 3 on Top 15 Companies (Best Workplaces) in the Philippines, LinkedIn
2019 The Outstanding Workers of the Republic (TOWER) Award for Mr. Benigno Acacio, 2019 TOWER Awards Centennial Edition, Rotary Club of Manila/People Management Association of the Philippines (PMAP)/Petron Foundation Inc. (PFI)/Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
2011 Asian Human Capital Award, Singapore Ministry of Manpower
2010 Pro-Active Achievement Hall of Fame Award, Department of Trade and Industry Center for Industrial Competitiveness
2009, 2008, 2007, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999 The Outstanding Workers of the Republic (TOWER) Awards
2007 Kapatid Award, Outstanding Achievement in Strategic Visioning, Employers Confederation of the Philippines
2006 Employer of the Year, People Management Association of the Philippines
2006 Best Workplace Practices, Asian CSR Awards
2003 Model Company Award, Department of Trade and Industry
2024 Six (6) Silver Anvil Awards for "UNWAVERING: 25 Years of Exceptional Service" 2022 Integrated Annual and Sustainability Report, “UNWAVERING: 25 Years of Exceptional Service” Coffee Table Book, "Climate Change Campaign: Changing the Flow for our Future," Manila Water Foundation’s "Project #SAFEWASH in Schools" and "Light Up to WASHup," 59th Anvil Awards, Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP)
2024 Quill Awards for “Project Phoenix: Manila Water’s Transformation Journey Towards Becoming a Global Filipino Water Company,” “UNWAVERING: 25 Years of Exceptional Service” Coffee Table Book, and Manila Water Foundation’s "#SAFEWASH in Schools," 20th Philippine Quill Awards, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines
2023 Two (2) Silver Anvil Awards for Manila Water’s "BOW: Balita on Wednesdays" and Boracay Water's "H2O: Highland to Ocean" Program, 58th Anvil Awards, Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP)
2021 19th Philippine Quill Awards, Manila Water Foundation's "Forging Ahead: Manila Water Foundation's 2020 Annual Report," Manila Water Philippine Ventures' "People Engagement Program" and "COVIDCOMMS 2021: Thriving Amidst the Pandemic—A Video Made for Employees, by Employees," International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines
2020 Gold Anvil Award for Manila Water Foundation's "2018 Annual Report: Framing A New Direction," Silver Anvil Award for Manila Water Foundation’s "Working Towards a Clean Boracay: MWF’s Ahon Sanitasyon Program," Silver Anvil Award for Manila Water's "Water for Every Disaster: Emergency Reservoirs," Silver Anvil Award for Laguna Water's "Sewage and Treatment Process Video: Encouraging Communities to Take Part in Responsible Used Water Management," Silver Anvil Award for Laguna Water's "Lakbayan: Understanding the Water and Used Water Trail," 55th Anvil Awards, Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP)
2019 Silver Anvil Award for ““QX Academy: Creating Shared Value and Sustainable Quality Execution through Skills and Training Development for Partner Vendors”, Anvil Awards, Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP)
2019 Gold Anvil Award, “Laguna Water’s TSEK! : Tamang Sanitasyon Equals Kalinisan, Kalusugan at Kaunlaran ng Bayan Campaign: Reflecting Good Health, Sustainable Environment, and Economic Growth and Development through Sanitation”, Anvil Awards, Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP)
2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009 Quill Awards of Excellence and Quill Awards of Merit, Philippine Quill Awards, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines
2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 Gold Anvil Awards and Silver Anvil Awards, Anvil Awards, Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP)
2016 Top Award in Communication Management for Boracay Water’s “Lingap Para Sa Katutubo,” Philippine Quill Awards, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines
2016 Special Award for Excellence in PR for Social Good for “Toka Toka: The First and Only Used Water Advocacy in the Philippines,” Anvil Awards, Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP)
2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2005, 2004 Anvil Awards of Excellence and Awards of Merit, Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP)
2011 Communications Excellence in Organizations CEO Excel Award for Ruel T. Maranan, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines
2011 Excellence Award (Runner Up, Innovative Corporate Communications in a Multimedia World Category) for Manila Water’s Water and Wastewater Trail Program, Asian Publishing Awards
2007 Communications Excellence in Organizations CEO Excel Award for Antonino T. Aquino, International Association of Business Communicators (IABC) Philippines