Manila Water Co. Inc., the east zone water concessionaire controlled by tycoon Enrique Razon, has secured a 15-year, P27-billion loan from BDO Unibank Inc. to fund its acquisition of WawaJVCo. Inc., strengthening its grip on a critical water source for Metro Manila.
Boracay Water, a subsidiary of Manila Water Philippine Ventures, is reinforcing its commitment to environmental sustainability while supporting Boracay Island’s thriving tourism economy. The company has implemented a comprehensive water and wastewater management strategy to address the growing demand of tourism while ensuring operational efficiency.
Manila Water Co. Inc. has been granted a patent for its innovative portable desludger by the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines, a development that enhances the company’s ability to provide essential sanitation services to remote and hard-to-reach barangays. The new technology will enable Manila Water to offer more efficient septic tank cleaning, particularly in areas with narrow streets or difficult terrains.
Metro Manila’s water supply is expected to remain stable throughout 2025 despite projected higher demand in the hot months ahead, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) said.
The government is rolling out P3 billion in fuel subsidies this month for about 300,000 farmers, fisherfolk and agricultural truckers as elevated oil prices and El Niño squeeze production and distribution costs.
More than 90 employees from the Jollibee Group and its brands—Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, and Greenwich—joined the global International Coastal Cleanup here on September 19, 2026, collecting over 400 kilograms of waste from shorelines.