Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently became the first company in the Philippines to receive the ISO 14064:2006 certification for the verification of its greenhouse gas (GHG) or carbon footprint quantification and reporting initiative from TUV Rheinland. Maynilad President and CEO Ricky Vargas lauds the accomplishment. “We are very proud to be the first in … Read more
After championing the Philippines Walks for Water during World Water Day, West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) is continuing its advocacy by championing the Philippines Bikes for Water advocacy. The initiative is supported by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS). The Philippines Bikes … Read more
In an effort to reduce its electricity bill, Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently enrolled in the Customer Choice Program of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Under the program, Maynilad will buy electricity from Meralco at Time-Of-Use (TOU) retail rates. In effect, the water company will be allowed to pay less for the electricity it … Read more
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) President and CEO Ricky Vargas recently met with 2011 University of the Philippines (UP) Valedictorian John Gabriel Pelias. During the meeting, Pres. Vargas commended the 19 yr-old BS Math summa cum laude for garnering the highest general weighted average in UP since World War II. “John’s character reflects the kind … Read more
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad), the largest water concessionaire in the Philippines in terms of customer base, recently honored the Golden Arches Development Corporation, Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), and Bureau of Jail Management and Penology Regional Office – NCR for the successful management of their water accounts. Maynilad is owned and managed by … Read more
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) and Mayor Strike Revilla will be working together to develop a livelihood program for 4,000 impoverished fisherfolk of Bacoor City. Aside from encouraging the beneficiaries to form a cooperative, Maynilad will also provide the Bacoor City fisherfolk with equipment to help them start and sustain a livelihood program that will … Read more
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently completed its 23 million liters (ML) PAGCOR Reservoir near Macapagal Avenue in Paranaque City. Touted as the largest triangular reservoir in the Philippines, the Pagcor Reservoir has a height of 26 meters, which is nearly as high as a nine storey building. “Our new PAGCOR pumping station and reservoir … Read more
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently signed a P7 billion Omnibus Notes Facility and Security Agreement to partly fund its capital expenditure programs for 2011 and 2012. Aside from improving operational and network efficiency, the capital expenditure programs will also allow Maynilad to meet the company’s service obligations and achieve sustainable growth. … Read more
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) dominated the recently concluded 2nd MVP Olympics, besting 16 other MVP companies, including powerhouse teams PLDT and Meralco, who came in at 2nd and 3rd places, respectively. Approximately 2,000 athletes participated in the event. Garnering a total of 16 golds, 5 silvers, and 6 bronze medals, Maynilad emerged as the … Read more
Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) was recently honoured by the ROBUST-ASSIST project of the German certification organization DEG KFW Bankengruppe for the West zone concessionaire’s Business Continuity Management Systems that are up to par with BS 25999 standards. Maynilad’s Business Continuity Plan assesses risks (natural calamities and manmade threats) and creates programs for disaster and … Read more