Manila Water’s Lingap Eskwela supports more schools in Rizal

Truly, there is more to Manila Water than merely delivering clean, potable and safe water services to residential households in its concession area. This is what Manila Water Area Business Manager Mabelle Amatorio of Rizal Business Area told more than 1100 school officials, representatives of non-government organizations, local officials, parents and students at the recently-concluded…

LAGUNA WATER WINS WORLD BANK- PPIAF PPP COMPETITION

Laguna Water, the biggest water service provider in Laguna, was hailed as the Case Study Category Winner of the Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) Short Stories Competition organized by the World Bank Group and the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF), which recognizes innovative ideas for increasing private sector participation in infrastructure in developing countries. The Manila Water…

LAGUNA’S WATER FOR THE POOR PROGRAM BAGS ANVIL AWARDS

Laguna Water recently received its first gold recognition from the 50th Anvil Awards for its Tubig Para sa Barangay program which aims to improve the quality of life of poor communities in Laguna by providing access to basic water services. Laguna Water which provides water services for Biñan, Sta. Rosa, and Cabuyao is a joint…

adidas Futurestar Boost NYC All-Star edition

adidas unveiled the Futurestar Boost, an all-new model paying homage to the iconic adidas Pro Model. Designed in tandem with the 2015 NBA All-Star uniforms, the Futurestar Boost design is inspired by the attitude and culture of New York City basketball, music and fashion. Combining design cues from the iconic adidas Pro Model along with…

The smart way to use dumbbells

Even with the growing popularity of suspension training systems like TRX or resistance bands, free weights are still a primary training tool for both serious athletes and fitness buffs. Weight training is an effective method for building lean muscle mass, increasing bone density, strengthening the tendons and ligaments, as well as raising your basal metabolic…

GO GIRL! EXPO: A Pursuit For a Healthy and Active Filipino Women

Press Release: In a study conducted by World Health Organization, more women in the Philippines are considered inactive whether it is occupational, non-occupational, or leisure-related activities (WHO 2010). The same study also reveals that women are more active in domestic activities than men more than ever. Furthermore, physical inactivity may contribute to coronary diseases, diabetes,…

San Mateo LGU promotes Manila Water’s Toka Toka advocacy

The local government of San Mateo in Rizal Province has pledged support to Manila Water’s “Toka Toka” program, the country’s first and only environmental initiative on used water management as the two institutions recently inked an agreement to jointly promote and raise awareness on used water management. San Mateo Mayor Jose Rafael Diaz welcomed the…

Former Philippine President addresses local government officials on PPP and utility transformation

Former Philippine President Fidel V. Ramos shared the successes and challenges of his administration in pursuing reforms in the water sectors in the Philippines during the Yangon Water Summit organized by Manila Water last March 13 at the Shangri–La Sule, Yangon City, Myanmar. In his speech, the former head of state, whose centerpiece program during…