MANILA, Philippines — Eighty-five refrigerated drinking fountains have been donated by west zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. to local government units and schools this year.
“Providing ready access to clean drinking water is a vital step toward improving public health. It will also help reduce single-use plastics,” Maynilad head of corporate affairs and communication Marie Antonette de Ocampo said.
Maynilad has installed 33 drinking fountains in public schools across Quezon City. Forty-four more will be given to Caloocan, Valenzuela and Las Piñas.
Other sustainability initiatives of Maynilad include the installation of rainwater harvesting facilities, donation of garbage boats and fire trailers as well as distribution of bidets through the “Oplan Balik Eskwela” program.
Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines in terms of customer base, serving the west zone of the Greater Manila Area.