Metro Pacific Water Solutions (MPWS) and Hitachi Ltd. are collaborating on wastewater management projects in the Philippines. The partnership aims to develop new treatment plants, upgrade existing facilities, and implement advanced technologies.
Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Water Solutions (MPWS), a subsidiary of Metro Pacific Water, is partnering with Japanese conglomerate Hitachi Ltd. to implement wastewater management projects in the Philippines . In a statement on Friday, MPWS said it signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Hitachi Asia Ltd. — a subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd. Under the MOU, MPWS and Hitachi Asia will explore a range of potential joint projects focused on improving wastewater management in the Philippines .
The MPWS said among the projects to be jointly implemented with Hitachi Asia would include developing new wastewater treatment plants and upgrading existing facilities to enhance their capacity and operational efficiency. Both firms will also work on implementing advanced treatment technologies and explore innovative solutions to address the country’s challenge of providing sufficient water supply. The MPWS said its collaboration with Hitachi Asia aims to enhance the sustainability and effectiveness of advanced water and wastewater treatment management across the Philippines. The company said the country is facing significant challenges in wastewater management, with only an estimated 10% of the country’s wastewater currently being treated. The government has set an ambitious target to increase wastewater treatment coverage to 80% by 2028. “We are excited to be partnering with Hitachi Asia Ltd. to explore potential wastewater management projects in the Philippines,” said MPWS president Christopher Andrew Pangilinan. “Water is a basic source of living, unfortunately some in our region still lack access to a stable and clean supply of water. We are honored to join Metro Pacific Water Solutions in solving water shortages, ensuring reliable access and sustainability. At Hitachi, we are driven by a commitment to innovate for a better, more inclusive future,” said Chay Wee Tang, COO of Hitachi Asia Ltd. — BAP, GMA Integrated New
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