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Angat Dam Levels Ensure Enough Water for Manila

MANILA (Business Mirror) — The water level at Angat Dam is still way above the critical level of 180 meters above sea level, and private water-service providers Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Co. Inc.

Philippines' Metro Pacific Acquires Stake in Cebu Water

CEBU (Rappler) — A unit of Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp.

Manila Water, Maynilad Share $275 Million USD Agreement

QUEZON CITY (Philippine Information Agency) — Water concessionaires Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (MWSI) and Manila Water Company, Inc.

Manila Water Purchases Majority Stake in Indonesian Firm

MANILA (Business Inquirer) — Manila Water Company Inc., a unit of the Ayala group, will further expand its presence in Asia, starting with its acquisition of a majority stake in Jakarta’s water supply concessionaire. In

Philippines’ MWSS to Tender Angat Dam Rehabilitation

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) in Manila is preparing to bid out the contract for rehabilitation of Angat Dam, which supplies water to Metro Manila’s more than 15 million re

Manila Water, LandBank Sign $137.5 Million USD Loan Agreement

MANILA (Business Mirror) — Manila Water Co.

Manila Still Battling Floods, Water Supply Issues As New Storm Hits

MANILA, Philippines — Flooding from last week’s heavy rains continues to inundate Manila this week, even as a new tropical storm stuck the northernmost part of the country.

Manila Water Announces 31 Percent Income Rise

MANILA (Business World Online) — East zone concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc.

Manila Water Buys Stake in Vietnamese Water Firm

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Co. Inc. has acquired a 47.35 percent stake in Vietnam’s Kenh Dong Water Supply Joint Stock Co., the company said in a July 20 disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange.

Manila Water Safe to Drink -- For Now

MANILA, Philippines — The latest report on the quality of water in Metro Manila showed that water supplied by the Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. was safe for drinking.

Land Bank of the Philippines Seals Loan Deal for Manila Wastewater Management

MANILA, Philippines — The government-owned Land Bank of the Philippines on June 20 announced that it had sealed a $275 million USD loan agreement with the World Bank for the Metro Manila Wastewater Management Project.

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    MANILA (Business World Online) — Manila Water Co., Inc.

    Manila Water Completes Purchase of Vietnamese Water Company

    MANILA (Manila Standard (Philippines)) — Manila Water Co.

    World Bank Lends Philippines $275 Million USD for Wastewater Facilities

    MANILA (Manila Standard (Philippines)) — The World Bank has approved a $275-million loan to finance the construction of wastewater treatment facilities in several catchment areas of Metro Manila that will help improve Manila Bay’s water

    World Bank Approves $275 Million USD Manila Wastewater Upgrade

    MANILA (ABS-CBNnews.com) — The World Bank board of executive directors approved $275 million USD in financing for a project aimed at improving wastewater collection and treatment practices in some areas of Metro Manila.

    Manila Water Obtains Right to Purchase 49 Percent of Vietnamese Water Company

    MANILA, Philippines — Philippine water concessionaire Manila Water Co., Inc.

    Manila Water to Complete Boracay Pipeline This Month

    MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer) — A new submarine water pipeline in Boracay is expected to be completed by the end of this month, in time for the surge in tourist arrivals on the island, Ayala-led Manila Water Co. Inc.

    Manila Water to Boost Environmental Protection

    MANILA (Manila Bulletin (Philippines)) — Water concessionaire Manila Water Inc.

    Manila Water Completes Clark Water Corp. Acquisition

    MANILA (Manila Standard (Philippines)) — Manila Water Co Inc. has completed its acquisition of Clark Water Corp., the concessionaire in the Clark Freeport Economic Zone in Pampanga.

    Metro Manila Water Safe From Bacterial Contamination

    MANILA (Manila Bulletin (Philippines)) — Metro Manila’s water supply is safe from bacterial contamination, according to the Department of Health. The announcement came after the spread of E.

    Manila Water Sees 2 Percent Income Growth

    MANILA (Philippine Inquirer) — Manila Water Company, Inc. has annonced a 2 percent growth in income in the first half of 2011. The company’s revenues grew 6 percent during that time.

    Manila Water Intensifies Efforts to Expand Sewerage Services

    MANILA (Philippine Inquirer) — Water concessionaire Manila Water Company, Inc. is intensifying efforts to provide and expand sewerage services in its area of operations.

    Manila Water to Tap Laguna de Bay Next Year

    MANILA (ABS CBN News (Philippines)) — Manila Water Co. Inc. plans to start tapping Laguna de Bay as a water source by late next year as part of its plan to find alternatives to Angat Dam, Manila Water President Gerardo Ablaza Jr.

    Manila Water Raises $233 Million USD for Capex Program

    MANILA (The Philippine Inquirer) — Manila Water Co. Inc. has raised some $233 million USD in fixed-rate corporate notes for its capital expenditure program, the company said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange.

    Manila Water, Maynilad Announce 2011 Expansion Plans

    MANILA, Philippines — Both of Metro Manila’s water concessionaires, east zone’s Manila Water Company Inc. and west zone’s Maynilad Water Services Inc., at the end of January announced plans for expansion in 2011.

    Seniors Get 5 Percent Discount on Water Bills

    MANILA Philippines (Philippine Inquirer) — MANILA | Source: Philippine Inquirer 

    Senior citizens in the Metro Manila service area will receive a 5 percent discount on their monthly water bills under the Senior Citizens Act of

    MWSS Mapping Out New Water Sources

    MANILA, Philippines (The Philippine Inquirer) — The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) is drafting a plan to identify water sources for Metro Manila, including the Laiban Dam project. MWSS officer-in-charge

    Manila Water Completes Sewage Treatment Plant

    MANILA, Philippines (Business Inquirer (Philippines)) — Manila Water Co. Inc., the water concessionaire of Metro Manila's East Zone, has completed its East Avenue Sewage Treatment Plant project. The plant is designed to treat up to 16 million liters of

    Manila Water Profits Rose Nearly a Third Over First Three Quarters of 2010

    MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Co., Inc. (MWCI), the water utility for Metro Manila's east zone, last week announced an increase in profits by nearly a third over the first nine months of 2010, due to increased

    Senate President Calls for Investigation of $17 Million USD Advance Payment

    MANILA (Manila Bulletin) — Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile is calling for an investigation of an alleged $17 million USD advance collection from consumers by the Manila Water Company Inc. (MWCI).

    Manila Water to Cut Rates in July

    MANILA, Philippines (ABS CBN News (Philippines)) — Manila Water Co. Inc. will cut water rates starting in July due to the appreciation of the Philippine peso against the U.S. dollar.

    Manila Water Establishes Holding Company in Singapore

    MANILA (ABS-CBNNews (Philippines)) — Manila Water Co. Inc. has established a holding company in Singapore, the company said in a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange. Manila Water Asia Pacific

    Manila Water Seeks Partner for Expansion in Indonesia

    MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Company Inc. is looking for a partner to join it in its proposed move into Indonesia, the next goal in the company's expansion program after previous forays into Vietnam and India.

    Manila Water, ADB Conduct Health Study on Pasig River

    MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Company Inc. and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) are funding a study to assess the wastewater and sanitation needs along the Pasig River's eastern bank.

    World Bank to Extend Loan Closing Date for Manila Water Company Project

    MANILA, Philippines — The World Bank said it is willing to extend the Manila Water Company Inc.'s (MWCI's) loan closing date for the Manila Third Sewerage Project in Taguig City.

    World Bank Philippines Country Director

    Manila Water Drops Iloilo City Water Supply Bid

    MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Co. Inc. dropped its bid for the Iloilo City bulk water supply project because the requirements for investments the company would have to make were "not present,"

    Ayala Signs $75 Million USD Agreement to Increase Stake in Manila Water

    MANILA, Philippines — Ayala Corporation last week signed a $75 million USD agreement with United Utilities and Philwater Holdings Co. Inc. to increase its stake in Manila Water Co. Inc. with an additional

    DENR Fines MWSS

    MANILA (OMANews.TV (Philippines)) — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) fined state-run Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and concessionaires Manila Water Co. Inc.

    Manila Water Eyes Concessions in India, Vietnam

    MANILA (Business Mirror (Philipines)) — Manila Water Co. Inc. is looking at possible new concession deals in India and Vietnam as part of its international strategy aimed at emerging countries. Chief Financial Officer Luis

    Manila Water Extends Water Distribution Contract for 15 Years

    MANILA, Philippines — I he Philippine Department of Finance in late October extended Manila Water Co.

    Inc.'s water distribution contract in Manila's east zone for another 15 years.