Noticias sobre Philippines
UNICEF report: floods, droughts and heat are putting over a billion children at risk
More than one billion children are now exposed to at least three simultaneous climate hazards, according to the Children's Climate Risk Report 2026.
Maynilad expands ceramic ultrafiltration deployment at Putatan Water Treatment Plant 1
Philippine water utility Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
De Nora to acquire BW Water in move to expand global water solutions platform
Italian water technology company De Nora has announced an agreement to acquire Singapore-headquartered BW Water from BW Renewables, in a transaction aimed at expanding its capabilities in integrated water and wastewater solutions across international growth markets.
Maynilad strengthens potable reuse strategy with expansion of NEW WATER program
Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
“A water project is bankable when it provides certainty: revenue, regulation, and delivery”
Water infrastructure lies at the centre of some of the world’s most pressing challenges, from climate resilience to universal access to safe water.
Malaysia freezes new data centre developments amid power and water supply concerns
Malaysia has suspended the approval of new data centres that are not related to artificial intelligence (AI), citing increasing pressure on the country’s power and water resources, reports Channel News Asia.
Multilateral financing in the face of natural disasters
As climate change intensifies, so does the number and severity of natural disasters.
ADB invests $145 million to improve water infrastructure in the Philippines
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has made a $145 million (in Philippine pesos equivalent) investment in Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
The hidden crisis: groundwater quality in the Philippines and why it matters
A new study found that land use (agricultural or forested) and the season (wet or dry) significantly impact groundwater quality, but in different ways.
Aboitiz InfraCapital secures local development council backing for Iloilo Bulk Water PPP project
Bold PPP initiative endorsed following inclusive multi-sectoral public consultation.
NRDC appoints Julie Cerqueira as Chief Program Officer
Former Senior Official in Biden-Harris Administration and Executive Director of U.S. Climate Alliance to Join NRDC’s Leadership Team.
Aboitiz InfraCapital secures original proponent status for 86 MLD Iloilo Bulk Water Supply PPP
Aboitiz InfraCapital (AIC), the infrastructure unit of the Aboitiz Group, has been granted Original Proponent Status (OPS) for its proposal to develop the Iloilo Bulk Water Supply Public-Private Partnership (PPP) project.
SUEZ and partners launch €508 million desalination project in Hsinchu, Taiwan
SUEZ, in collaboration with CTCI Group and Hung Hua, held a high-level groundbreaking ceremony to begin the construction of Taiwan's first large-scale municipal reverse osmosis desalination plant in Hsinchu.
Maynilad expands water reuse program with NEW WATER facility in Pasay City
Maynilad Water Services is advancing its commitment to sustainable water solutions with the near completion of its second NEW WATER facility in Pasay City, Phillippines.
Decades of satellite imagery reveal new insights into river mobility
An analysis of satellite imagery of major river systems in the Philippines has revealed surprising insights into how rivers behave, with significant implications for river management in tropical settings.
Clark Water fuels sustainable growth in Clark Freeport Zone, Philippines
Clark Water, a Manila Water Non-East Zone operating unit, is playing a vital role in driving sustainable development in the Clark Freeport Zone (CFZ) through strategic investments in water and wastewater infrastructure.
World Bank approves support for clean energy, electricity, water in the Philippines
The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved an operation to support the Philippine government’s policy reform efforts aimed at scaling up the adoption of clean energy technologies, increasing the security, flexibility and competition of electricity markets, and improving water management across water uses.
New report reveals massive economic losses due to poor wastewater treatment
A new report released at the World Ocean Summit in Japan, The scourge of untreated wastewater: The economic, environmental and human costs of inaction, has shed light on the severe economic and social consequences of poor sewage and wastewater treatment.
Largest desalination plant in the Philippines to start construction
Metro Pacific Water (MPW) has officially commenced the construction of the Metro Iloilo Desalination Facility, which will become the largest desalination plant in the Philippines, according to The Manila Times.
Global commitment to urban wetlands grows with announcement of 31 new Wetland Cities
During the 64th meeting of the Standing Committee of the Convention on Wetlands in January 2025, the Co-Chairs of the Independent Advisory Committee on Wetland City Accreditation announced the addition of 31 new cities to the Wetland City Accreditation scheme.