Maynilad executive joins global water experts in Jakarta
Maynilad Water Services, Inc.’s (Maynilad) Corporate Quality, Environment, Health and Security (CQESH) head Francisco Arellano spoke at the recent Water O&M Asia conference in Jakarta, Indonesia. The only Filipino water expert who joined the conference, Arellano presented Maynilad\’s initiatives in lessening carbon footprints, reducing non-revenue water, and watershed management. He was joined by water experts […]
Maynilad recovers 140 million liters of water
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recovered nearly 140 million liters of water per day (MLD) in 2013, which was enough to supply the requirements of about 140, 000 customers. The recovered volume was used to serve communities in Manila, Malabon, Navotas, Caloocan, Quezon City, Muntinlupa, Las Piñas, and parts of Cavite. […]
Maynilad to invest P18B for infra projects
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is investing around P18 billion this year for its water and wastewater projects, the biggest capital investment for the company since water services in Metro Manila were privatized in 1997. Around P8.2 billion, or some 46%, of Maynilad’s 2014 capital investment will be spent for wastewater management […]
500k more Maynilad customers
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) connected 70,962 new accounts in 2013, effectively servicing an additional 525,119 people in its service area. This brings Maynilad’s total number of accounts to 1,129,497 or nearly 8 million people. Of its current customers, 98% have 24-hour uninterrupted water supply— a dramatic increase from the 32% who […]
Maynilad Laboratory gets ISO certification
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently secured its 86th ISO certification after its Central Laboratory passed the accreditation of the Philippine Accreditation Office (PAO). The recognition was obtained following the implementation of a quality management system that satisfies the requirements of the PNS ISO/IEC 17025:2005 standard. Maynilad\’s Central Laboratory monitors and tests […]
Maynilad Hosts Cavite Councilors
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently hosted a study tour for the councilors of Maragondon, Cavite. During the study tour, the local officials were provided an overview of how raw water is treated at Maynilad’s world-class La Mesa Water Treatment Plant in Novaliches, Quezon City.In photo (L-R): Officials from the Municipality of […]
Maynilad Geographical Data System earns ISO certification
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently earned its 86th ISO certification, after its Geographic Information System (GIS) passed the certification audit of TUV Rheinland Philippines, Inc. The certification was obtained following the implementation of a quality management system that satisfies the requirements of the latest ISO 9001 standard. Through its GIS, […]
Maynilad offers septic tank cleaning this January
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) will offer septic tank cleaning services this January to its customers in select parts of Caloocan, Las Piñas, Quezon City, and Valenzuela at no extra cost. Maynilad customers in Barangays 85-87, 89-98, 103-106, 115, 117-119, 121-124, 127-131 and 133 in South Caloocan, Brgy. 186-187 in North […]
DEP-ED cites Maynilad for CSR Projects
The Department of Education (DepEd) cited West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) for the delivery of meaningful programs of intervention to public schools in the Greater Manila Area for the year 2013. Among these initiatives include the Lingkod Eskwela project, which constructed drink-wash areas and helped refurbish the water and sanitation facilities of […]
Maynilad president visits Leyte and Samar.
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) president and CEO, Ricky Vargas, personally visited the provinces of Leyte and Samar to help families stricken by super typhoon Yolanda. During the executive’s visit, Mr. Vargas taught and demonstrated to the barangay captains and city officers how to install the water filtration system, stressing its importance […]