Water Partnership
The Philippine Water Partnership promotes integrated water resources management for sustainable development.
A recognized NGO partner.
Our Mission
Promoting Sustainable Practices
Non-profit Entity
Founded March 2002
A recognized NGO partner.
Our Vision
Global Partnership
Established March 2002
Advancing water management through collaboration and innovative solutions for communities.
Who are we?
The Philippine Water Partnership (PWP) was launched on World Water Day, 22 March 2002. It is composed of member institutions that are actively engaged in various areas of water resources development and management. These institutions may be national, metropolitan, or regional organizations, be they national government agencies (NGAs), government-owned-or-controlled corporations (GOCCs), non-government organizations (NGOs), private sector (including consultants, contractors, service providers, umbrella organizations, etc.), the academe and research institutions, and local government units (LGUs). The PWP was registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission under Reg. No. CN 200253925 on 28 August 2002 as a non-stock, non-profit corporation under the laws of the Republic of the Philippines.
The registered name of PWP is “Philippine Water Partnership Organization, Inc.” The National Economic and Development Authority Board (NEDA Board) approved the accreditation of PWP as an NGO partner of the government in addressing water resources issues on 22 August 2002.
Organizational Structure / Present Board (2019-present)
| Position | Name | Home Organization / Office |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Mr. Christopher Matthew Ilagan | Cargill Philippines formerly with Manila Water Company, Inc. |
| Chairman-Elect | Dr. Sevillo D. David, Jr. | National Water Resources Board |
| Vice-Chairman | Engr. Leonor C. Cleofas | Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System |
Board of Trustees
Sector represented / Name / Home Organization/Office
- National Government Agencies (NGA): Dr. Antonio Daño – Executive Director,
River Basin Control Office (RBCO) – Department of Environment and Natural Resources
(DENR) - Government-Owned & Controlled Corporations (GOCCs): Engr. Leonor C. Cleofas –
Deputy Administrator, Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) - Water Districts (WDs): Cabanatuan City Water District Chairman Arturo G. Villasan,
representative from the Philippine Association of Water Districts (PAWD) - Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs): Ms. Amy M. Lecciones – Executive Director,
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands, Inc. - Academe & Research Institutions: Dr. Guillermo Q. Tabios III – Institute of Civil
Engineering, University of the Philippines-Diliman - Local Government Units: Mr. Alvidon Asis – League of Cities of the Philippines
- Private Sector: Engr. Ronald Padua – Maynilad Water Services, Inc..
Ex-Officio :
| ADG Ruben S. Reinoso, Jr. | National Economic & Development Authority |
| Atty. Mai Flor | Private Sector |
| Atty. Nathaniel C. Santos Past | Chairperson (2016-2019) |
| Engr. Rodora N. Gamboa | Past Chairperson (2014-2016) |
| Ms. Rosario Aurora L. Villaluna (†) | Past Chairperson (2012 – 2014) |
| Dr. Leonardo Q. Liongson (†) | Past Chairman (2010 – 2012) |
| Mr. Virgilio C. Rivera, Jr. | Past Chairman (2008 – 2010) |
| Mr. Ramon Alikpala | Past Chairman (2006 – 2008) |
| Atty. Daniel P. Fandiño, Jr. (†) | Past Chairman (2004 – 2006) |
| Prof. Angel A. Alejandrino (†) | Past Chairman (2002 – 2004) |
Contact Philippine Water Partnership
philiwaterpartner@gmail.com
www.gwp-philippines.org.ph
Location Overview
Philippine Water Partnership operates nationwide.
Our Reach
3/F MWSS Engineering Building, Katipunan Road, Balara, Quezon City
Key Partnerships
9am – 6pm