Waterworks

Maynilad spends P20b to upgrade West Zone

Tuesday, 25 August 2009 06:30

Only three years under new owners, Maynilad has spent nearly P20 billion to replace old pipes, upgrade water facilities and expand its distribution network in the West Zone.

Maynilad junks pipe-laying project on main Cavite road

Thursday, 30 April 2009 08:38

BACOOR, Cavite — Due to public uproar, Maynilad Water Services Inc. heeded an appeal of Senator Bong Revilla, chairman of the Senate committees on public works and public services, to cancel its 5.5-kilometer pipe-laying project on Aguinaldo Highway in this town and nearby Imus.

Manila Water bags Boracay concession

Thursday, 23 April 2009 10:39

MANILA Water Co. Inc. said it bagged a contract to provide water and sewerage services to Boracay Island.In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the Ayala-led utility said it signed a joint venture agreement with state-run Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) for the design, financing, construction and operation of the world-renowned tourist destination’s water supply and sewerage system.

River ferry to Napindan links up with C-6 route

Friday, 20 March 2009 03:24

The Pasig River ferry sails further upstream to Napindan Channel while the Department of Public Works and Highways starts this month its P48-billion C-6 Expressway alignment.

SMC: Laiban may cost $2b

Friday, 20 February 2009 00:43

San Miguel Corp., the country’s biggest food and drinks company, may spend as much as $2 billion on a proposed water project and repay a loan that limits investment outside its main business.