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Japan’s Marubeni Corp Pushes Back Maynilad Water Deal

24 Oct 2012 - 09:12 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — A deal that would give one of Japan's biggest trading houses, Marubeni Corporation a 20 percent stake in Maynilad Water Services, the water concessionaire for Manila’s West Zone, has been pushed ba

Manila Water Pays Local Town for Water Extraction

7 Jun 2012 - 08:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Co.

Manila Water Completes Purchase of Vietnamese Water Company

18 May 2012 - 10:43 by Local Press Report

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

World Bank Lends Philippines $275 Million USD for Wastewater Facilities

18 May 2012 - 10:40 by Local Press Report

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

Malaysian Firms Seek Joint Ventures in Philippines

15 May 2012 - 09:53 by Local Press Report

MANILA (Manila Standard (Philippines)) — A seven-company delegation from Malaysia arrived in the country Monday for a three-day trade mission to seek joint ventures with local water companies that will invest in wastewater treatment.&nb

Cebu Water Company Revives Carmen Bulk Water Supply Project

14 Dec 2010 - 00:55 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

Philippines, CEBU — The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) will revive communications with Ayala-led Manila Water Corp, the water utility for Metro Manila's east zone, on the Carmen Bulk Water Supply Project,

Manila Water Completes Sewage Treatment Plant

22 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by Local Press Report

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

MWSS-RO to Review Service Charge Increase

15 Nov 2010 - 20:59 by Local Press Report

MANILA (Manila Bulletin (Philippines)) — The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System-Regulator Office (MWSS-RO) agreed to review the increase in water service charges in Metro Manila.

Manila Water, Maynilad to Build Wastewater Treatment Plants

23 Aug 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Manila's two water concessionaires, Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Water Services, have started implementation of a master plan that will involve construction of major wastewater treatment

Manila Service Providers to Reduce Supply Due to Low Level of Angat Dam

19 Jul 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Metro Manila will see its two water service providers — Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Co. — forced to reduce supply to their customers due to critically low water

Systems Maynilad, Manila Water Are Metro's Biggest Polluters

12 Jul 2010 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

MANILA (ABS CBN News (Philippines)) — The two main water concessionaires in Metro Manila — Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Services Inc. — are also the biggest polluters in the city, according to Environment Secretary Ramon Paje.

Manila Water Company Plans $1.1 Billion USD Expansion of Wastewater Treatment

26 Apr 2010 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Company, one of the two water concessionaires for Metro Manila, plans to build a comprehensive wastewater treatment system within its concession area. The

Manila Water Expects Higher Profits in 2010

19 Apr 2010 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (The Philippine Inquirer) — Manila Water Co. expects higher net profit this year, despite a reduction in bulk water supply caused by the effects of El Nino weather phenomenon. The company anticipates rains

Metro Manila Water Concessionaires to Reduce Charges

29 Mar 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — I he two water concessionaires for Metro Manila and its surrounding areas announced that they will cut water charges

Manila Water, ADB Conduct Health Study on Pasig River

1 Feb 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

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.

MWSS to Award Laiban Dam Contract to San Miguel by March

25 Jan 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines' Metropolitan Water works and Sewerage System (MWSS) is expected to award the contract for the proposed $1.1 billion USD Laiban dam project to San Miguel Corp. by March this year.

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

18 Jan 2010 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

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 Company Forms Partnership for Vietnam Study

14 Dec 2009 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — M anila Water Company (MWC) announced it has signed a development agreement with Vietnam's REE Corporation and Japan's Mitsubishi Corporation to study and evaluate private participation in

Manila Water Drops Iloilo City Water Supply Bid

14 Dec 2009 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

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

16 Nov 2009 - 20:59 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

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

16 Nov 2009 - 20:59 by Local Press Report

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

16 Nov 2009 - 20:59 by Local Press Report

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 Utility's Expansion Plans Unaffected by Typhoon

12 Oct 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Recent flooding and disruption in water supply in the Philippine capital have not interfered with a leading water utility's plans to expand services across the country.

Manila Water Says 90 Percent of Potable Water Still Available to Residents

5 Oct 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (ABS CBN News (Philippines)) — Ninety percent of Manila Water's potable water supply to consumers in Metro Manila's East Zone are still available, the water concessionaire said in an advisory Sunday. The exception was flooded

Manila Water, Maynilad Owe Fines for Polluting Manila Bay

28 Sep 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (The Philippine Inquirer) — Metro Manila water concessionaires Manila Water and Maynilad owe the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) years' worth of fines for contributing to pollution in Manila Bay by faili

Purchases 70 Percent of Laguna AAA Water

27 Jul 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Water concessionaire Manila Water Co. purchased 70 percent of water supply company Laguna AAA Water Corp., expanding its network towards southern Luzon.

No Details Released on San Miguel Dam Deal

20 Jul 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has not provided any information on the agreement it has with San Mguel Bulk Water Co. Inc.

(SMBWCI) to construct a dam and reservoir

Manila Water to Take Over Boracay System Next Month

13 Jul 2009 - 20:58 by Local Press Report

MANILA, Philippines (GMANews.TV) — Manila Water Co. Inc. will take over the Boracay water system next month. Boracay Island Water System will invest up to $25 million USD in the next three years to expand water supply capacity

Manila Water Allots $42.4 Million USD for Marikina Sewage Projects

1 Jun 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Z\ yala-group led Manila Water Com"^>any, one of the two water concessionaires of Metro Manila, has allocated over $42.4 million USD in capital expenditure for sewage treatment projects in Marikina

Manila Water, DMCIMPIC Eye JV for Bulacan Project

18 May 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Services Inc. and DMCIMPIC Water Co. Inc. (DMWCI) are currently in talks to form a joint venture for the development of the proposed Bulacan bulk water supply project, which could cost

Manila Water, Pasig City in Deal for Wastewater Treatment Facility

4 May 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — W/t anila Water and the local government of Pasig City have signed an agreement for construction of a $1.4 million USD wastewater treatment facility that will treat

Philippines Extends Manila Water Concession, Allows Maynilad to Raise Rates

27 Apr 2009 - 20:58 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — I he Philippine government has initially agreed to extend the concession agreement with Manila Water Co. by 15 years, prolonging the contract that originally expires in 2022 up to 2037.

Manila Water Company Granted Extension on Concession Agreement

20 Apr 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Water Company, Inc. has been granted an extension to its concession for the East Zone of Metro Manila for 15 years until 2037. The approval came during a board meeting

Manila Water Investing Heavily in Wastewater Treatment

6 Apr 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — If the extension of water concession rights to the east side of Metro Manila, currently under negotiation, is approved, concessionaire Manila Water will spend $1

Manila Water Subsidiary Could Supply Water to Cebu

2 Feb 2009 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

CEBU CITY (GMANews.TV (Philippines)) — Northern Waterworks and Rivers of Cebu Inc (NWRC), a subsidiary of concessionaire Manila Water Co. Inc., is conducting a feasibility study on supplying water to Cebu city. Cebu Governor Gwendolyn

Philippine Water Companies Brace for Costs of Cleaning Up Manila Bay

19 Jan 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine water companies Manila Water Co. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. are bracing for tougher sewerage connection targets after the Supreme Court issued a landmark ruling

Metro Manila Water Rate Hike Deferred Until Next Month

12 Jan 2009 - 20:57 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — Residents of Metro Manila and outlying areas got a one-month reprieve from water rate increases following the decision of the two water concessionaires — Manila Water Co. Inc.

Manila Water Aims to Serve More Households in 2009

12 Jan 2009 - 20:57 by Local Press Report

MANILA (OMANews.TV (Philippines)) — The Manila Water Co. Inc. aims to expand its services to reach another 50,000 households according to company presidentAntonino T.Aquino.

"Water is a necessity. We remain confident that we will

Manila Water Invests $20 Million USD for Boracay Supply

18 Nov 2008 - 00:24 by OOSKAnews Correspondent

MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Water Company is spending some $20 million USD to improve water supply in Boracay, a major tourist destination in the Philippines.

Manila Water Allots $164 Million USD for Capital Expenditure in 2009

4 Nov 2008 - 00:06 by Local Press Report

MANILA (The Philippine Daily Inquirer) — Manila Water Co. Inc. has allocated $164 million USD for capital expenditures in 2009. Funding will come partly from proceeds of the recent bond