Samahang
Tubig Maynilad — Launched in May 2009 to address the
problems of water inaccessibility and irresponsible water use in
Maynilad’s concession area. Under the project, residents of
urban poor communities are organized and given training to make
sure that they are capable of sustaining the water management programs
in their communities.
Bayan Tubig —
First conceived in February 1999, the Bayan Tubig program facilitates
the delivery of safe and low-cost water to poor communities in the
West Zone, through individual household service connections. The
program has benefited 216,000 households since its launching.
Bayanihan Bayan Tubig
— An offshoot of Bayan Tubig is the “Bayanihan Bayan
Tubig” program. True to the spirit of Bayanihan, beneficiaries
help themselves and one another by contributing time and physical
labor to the program. Under the supervision of Maynilad engineers,
the beneficiaries install the pipes that will bring water to their
communities. This not only cuts the cost of the pipe installation
project, it also fosters a stronger relationship within the community
while instilling a sense of ownership of the project among the recipients.
Lingkod Eskuwela —
Maynilad’s Lingkod Eskwela project is intended for West Zone
public schools that have no access to clean and potable water. It
involves the construction of drinking fountains, clean-up of water
reservoirs or tanks, and regular sampling of drinking water to check
its quality. Under the project, Maynilad also conducts regular desludging
of the schools’ septic tanks to ensure proper sanitation.
Participation in PGMA’s
Serbisyo Muna Caravan and Patubig Program —
Maynilad is a regular participant in President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s
“Serbisyo Muna Caravan,” during which customer problems
and issues related to West Zone water and sanitation are promptly
addressed. |