Coastal Cleanup at the LIKE (Leganes) with MPIW CommuniTree Program

The Metro Pacific Iloilo Water recently held the groundbreaking for their service expansion project in Brgy. San Isidro, Jaro last June 1, 2026. The service expansion project seeks to improve the water delivery quality in the surrounding area, and will directly benefit two communities in that area: the USWAG Complex of the Iloilo City Government which can serve 6,708 individuals, and the National Housing Authority (NHA) rellcation site, which will serve 960 concessionaires (summing up to a total of 1,917 units).

The 500 linear meter pipeline service expansion project has a budget of of PHP 4.2 million, and will be completed by September of this year (2026).

The event was attended by none other than Iloilo City Mayor Riasa Trenas, who gave her message of support and the echoes the City Government’s commitment with the MPIW in providing 24/7 water to its constituents. Also present for the event was none other than Mr. Andrew Pangilinan, President and CEO of Metro Pacific Water, who made a very rare appearance and committed to be at the groundbreaking ceremony. The MPIW is the joint venture company with Metro Pacific Water and Metro Iloilo Water District, which functions as the water distribution company for the City and Province of Iloilo.

“Today’s groundbreaking is only the beginning. More will follow, and we will see each one through”, quotes CEO Andrew Pangilinan, “Our goal is to cover as many waterless areas as possible, and we have projects lined up to increase service coverage [for Iloilo City]”. The San Isidro Jaro expansion project—together with the planned mobile desalination plants scheduled to be operational this year—will provide ample water supply for the water consumers of Iloilo City and as a buffer against the coming El Nino season.

A message of commitment was also given by MIWD General Manager, Mr. Alfredo Tayo, III on behalf of MIWD Chairperson, Ms. Rebecca Maravilla, who was also present for the groundbreaking event, together with MIWD Board of Director Ms. Jeanette Lloyd. Also in attendance for the ceremony were Iloilo City Vice Mayor Love Baronda, Iloilo City Councilors Johnny Young, Rommel Duron and Rudolph Ganzon, Punong Barangay Ronela Juaneza, together with none other than MPIW COO Mr. David Berba.