San Jose del Monte taps Metro Pacific Water as water provider

MANILA, Philippines — The city government of San Jose del Monte in Bulacan has tapped Metro Pacific Water (MPW), a unit of Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), as its interim water service provider.

The company will serve as the temporary water service operator under a two-month consultancy contract, with the company conducting a comprehensive technical and operational review.

The assessment will allow MPW and the city government to identify the causes of water service problems and recommend investments for long-term water infrastructure projects to improve water supply for residents.

Part of the assessment includes reviewing the state of pipelines, pumping stations and other factors affecting distribution.

“The entry of MPW in San Jose del Monte reflects our broader commitment to support local governments in addressing critical infrastructure challenges that directly affect communities. We are here to rebuild confidence in the city’s water system,” MPIC chairman, president and chief executive officer Manuel Pangilinan said.

Mayor Florida Robes cited MPW’s proven expertise in water and wastewater operations, financial capacity and ability to deliver both urgent system fixes and long-term infrastructure upgrades.

The city government seeks to restore water supply to its constituents within one year.

“Rehabilitating and improving a water system takes time, careful planning, sustained investment and close coordination between the private sector, the local government and the community itself,” MPW president and CEO Andrew Pangilinan said. — Josiah Antonio, Ramon Efren Lazaro