Manila Water Foundation

LINGAP | Drink up, drink up! 💧🥛 Manila Water Foundation, in collaboration with the MWSS Regulatory Office, Xavier School Batch 1995, University of the Philippines (UP) Upsilon Sigma Phi Batch 1999 and UP Sigma Delta Phi Batch 1999, handed over three units of Refrigerated Drinking Fountains (RDFs) to San Juan City Hall, San Juan National High School, and San Juan City Medical Center. MWSS Regulatory Office was represented by its Chief Regulator Atty Patrick Ty. The RDFs will provide clean, refreshing drinking water to more than 5,000 individuals, including learners and teachers at the school, those seeking public services at the Medical Center and the City Hall. San Juan City Vice Mayor Angelo Agcaoili and San Juan City Councilors were present at the handover ceremony. In his message, San Juan City Vice Mayor Agcaoili thanked Manila Water Foundation for its continuous WASH support to San Juan City while Atty Patrick Ty said that partnerships from the private sector enables public service. Manila Water Foundation is open to partnering with organizations and companies to provide RDFs and support the hydration needs of learners in schools and those availing services at public institutions. Inquiries may be sent to: foundation@manilawater.com. #ProjectDrinkSanJuan #WASHForAllCommunities

LINGAP | Drink up, drink up! 💧🥛 Manila Water Foundation, in collaboration with the Manila Water Rizal Service Area, handed over Refrigerated Drinking Fountains (RDFs) to six hospitals under the Rizal Provincial Hospital System in the municipalities of Angono, Binangonan, Jalajala, Montalban, Morong, and Taytay. The RDFs will ensure a sufficient and reliable supply of clean drinking water for public hospitals in the province of Rizal. Present during the handover ceremony was Rizal Provincial Governor Nina Ricci Ynares, who shared that these drinking fountains will be essential for the patients of RPHS in various municipalities across the Rizal Province. She thanked the Manila Water Rizal Service Area and Manila Water Foundation for the consistent support to the LGU. #ProjectDrinkRizal #WASHforAllCommunities

LINGAP | Drink up, drink up! 🥤💧 Manila Water Foundation, in collaboration with Manila Water Pasig City Service Area and Manila Water Rizal Service Area handed over Refrigerated Drinking Fountains (RDFs) to 3 schools and a health center in Antipolo City, Pasig City, and in the municipalities of Angono and Taytay in Rizal. The RDFs serve more than 19,000 students, teachers and staff in Joaquin Guido Elementary School, Muzon Elementary School, Nagpayong Elementary School. Sitio Inuman Health Center, which receives an average of 2,000 patients monthly, now have access to refreshing and cool water from the RDF. Mr Ricardo Cenidoza, Joaquin Guido Elementary School School Head shared: “Malaking tulong ang RDF donation para sa mga mag-aaral lalo na’t dahil ang location nito ay sa may canteen. Maraming mga bata ang makakainom ng malamig at ligtas na inuming tubig.”. Manila Water Foundation is open to partner with organizations and companies to provide RDFs and support the hydration needs of learners in school, and those who avail of services in public institutions. Inquiries may be sent to: foundation@manilawater.com. #ProjectDrinkRizal #ProjectDrinkPasig #WASHForAllCommunities

AGAPAY | Manila Water Foundation’s Agapay: WASH in Emergencies responded to barangays affected by the monsoon rains strengthened by Typhoon Enteng. With valued partners Healthy & Pure and P&G Vicks, frontliners and families in evacuation centers received units of potable water and Vicks VapoDrops and VapoRub Xtra Strong. Units of 5gallon potable water were brought to displaced families in evacuation centers in Antipolo City, Marikina City, and the Municipalities of Binangonan and San Mateo in Rizal. The Armed Forces of the Philippines Joint Task Force also received hydration support from MWF as the army and the navy led search and rescue operations for affected communities. #WASHForAllCommunities

LINANG | Manila Water Foundation, in partnership with Angat Buhay Foundation, is providing technical advisement to Metro Naga Water District (MNWD) as it faces increasing demand and challenges posed by rapid population growth in Naga City and in the nearby municipalities it serves. The MWF Linang project with MNWD aims to determine solutions to water supply concerns, optimize its operations and improve water service delivery. Water tankers arrived in Naga City last September 11 and will remain in the province for three weeks. The water tankers will serve the municipalities of Gainza, Camaligan and various barangays in Naga City. MNWD General Manager Jun Tam Mongoso and Angat Buhay Foundation Chairperson Atty. Leni Robredo welcomed MWF WASH Program Manager Bess Par and the 10 MWF technical volunteers who will conduct onsite assessments, provide recommendations and lead the technical learning exchange with MNWD managers. MWF’s Linang is the award-winning program that bridges the technical excellence of Manila Water Company to support local government units, local water districts and WASH groups to improve operational efficiency, maximize water resources and facilitate sustainable solutions. #WASHForAllCommunities

Integrated WASH | Manila Water Foundation, together with its partners: the MWSS, and PENRO Bulacan, handed over family toilets in Sitio Sapang Munti of Brgy. San Mateo in Norzagaray, Bulacan. This sanitation project is also supported by a US-based active wear company, Janji. The Sitio Sapang Munti community is within the Ipo Watershed, a critical water source for millions in Metro Manila. After months of construction, 11 out of 30 sanitation facilities were handed over to identified household partners who formerly did not have a safe family toilet. In the spirit of bayanihan, construction of the components of the family toilet such as the bamboo doors and the excavation of the septic tanks were led by community members. The partner families expressed gratitude to Manila Water Foundation during the handover ceremony, recalling the struggles they endured when they did not have their own toilet facilities. A positive difference for the community is to see the end to the incidence of open defecation. The family toilets provides safety and protects the dignity of girls and young children, and an overall win for the environment. Marilou, a mother in the community, said: “Ako po nagpapasalamat talaga sa Manila Water Foundation kasi naabot kami ng tulong mula sa kanila. Salamat po ng marami kasi nagkaroon kami ng kaalaman sa paglilinis ng kapaligiran ngayon po na nagkaroon na po kami ng napakagandang CR.” The family representatives received Ascorbic Acid Poten-Cee from Pascual Laboratories and home care products from P&G. Through the Integrated WASH program, Manila Water Foundation remains committed to care for the community stewards of the Ipo Watershed. #WASHforAllCommunities

LINGAP PAMAYANAN | Manila Water Foundation, in partnership with Calasiao Water, handed over certificates of subsidized new water service connections to 120 low-income families. The household partners are from barangays Ambonao, Bued, and Cabilocaan in Calasiao, Pangasinan. Calasiao Water District General Manager Gerardo Navarro graced the event with Mr. Miguel Sto. Domingo, representing Calasiao Mayor Kevin Roy Macanlay. Francisco Loresco, Manila Water Philippine Ventures General Manager for Pangasinan and Isabela, welcomed the barangay chairpersons and representatives from the three barangays who will now have more secure and reliable water service from Calasiao Water. The household partners also received drinking kits from Manila Water Foundation and boxes of Ascorbic Acid + Zinc Poten-Cee vitamin supplements from MWF's valued partner, Pascual Laboratories. In his message, Sto. Domingo, on behalf of Mayor Macanlay is grateful to Manila Water Foundation and Calasiao Water for the new water service connections. These will directly impact the households’ sanitation, health and well-being. #WASHForAllCommunities

LINGAP | Manila Water Foundation in partnership with the South Luzon Water, inaugurated a multi-faucet hand hygiene facilities in Cale Elementary School in Municipality of Tanauan, Batangas and Brgy. Pantay Matanda Barangay Hall on July 31. South Luzon Water Operations Manager Angelie Miranda and Tanauan Water District General Manager Engr. Benedicto Capule graced the handover of facilities which will serve more than 1,500 learners, teachers and community members. Atty. Cristine Collantes-Garcia of the Tanauan Women's Coordinating Council represented Tanauan Municipal Mayor Sonny Collantes. Tanauan Municipal Vice Mayor Atty. Herminigildo Trinidad Jr. was represented by his Chief of Staff Melissa Malabanan. Tanauan Municipal Councilors were also present in the handover of the two hygiene facilities. Manila Water Foundation's Lingap supports the health and hygiene habits of learners and teachers on campus and also community in public spaces. In her message, Ms. Yolly Garcia, Cale Elementary School Head said: "Ako po ay nagpapasalamat sa Manila Water Foundation sa kanilang pagkakaloob ng facility sa aming paaralan mula sa kanilang Lingap Program. Malaking tulong po ito sa aming mga mag-aaral lalo na at magkakaroon sila ng awareness sa proper hygiene at dahil sa facility maiiwasan din ang pag-spread ng communicable diseases." #WASHforAllCommunities

ENVI | La Mesa Ecopark hosted a Feast from the Forest by MAD Travel last 3 August. The event started with a session on the importance of working with communities in reforestation and in developing livelihoods from non-timber forest products. The team then invited the guests to taste a variety of coffee, tea and honey from Philippine forests. The guests were delighted to sample the natural flavors from the forest for “a taste of biodiversity”. The guests were also treated to a guided tour of the La Mesa Ecopark to experience biodiverCity. Along the walk, keystone species were identified and the guests saw how the species interact with the rest of the forest. The guests left the feast with a renewed appreciation for the environment and realized that the forest is generous with its gifts of nourishment. Stay tuned for more fun, eco-learning activities at the La Mesa Ecopark! #ExperienceBiodiverCity

PASIBOL | Manila Water Foundation held a Pasibol: Puno ng Pag-asa Tree Nurturing and Tree Planting activity at the La Mesa Ecopark in Quezon City. The session started with an orientation for the appreciation of biodiversity in the La Mesa Ecopark. Team Manila Water Foundation then proceeded with the clearing activities which included the eradication of invasive plant and tree species disruptive to biodiversity. The team was able to plant 80 seedlings of Yakal (Shorea astylosa), an endemic tree species known for its sturdiness, strength and durability. Team Manila Water Foundation dedicated this Pasibol activity for the 27th Anniversary of Manila Water. The Pasibol: Puno ng Pag-asa is an enterprise-wide tree nurturing and tree planting program that aims to promote climate action among employees and contribute to the sustainability goals of Manila Water. #MWCPadayon #MWC27thAnniversary #WASHForAllCommunities #ExperienceBiodiverCity