Manila Water Foundation boosts water access in Mandaluyong campus to mark Global Handwashing Day

MANILA, Philippines – Manila Water Foundation, the social development arm of Manila Water Company, inaugurated a Water Asset Installation and Rehabilitation project on October 15, Global Handwashing Day in Mandaluyong City.

The WASH project was made possible with support from the Manila Water Makati-Mandaluyong Service Area, significantly improving water pressure and water availability for more than 4,000 learners, teachers and staff on campus every day.

The milestone project was witnessed Mandaluyong City Mayor Menchie Abalos along with the DepEd Mandaluyong Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Margarito Materum.

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Mataas na Paaralang Neptali A. Gonzales (MPNAG) School Head Pompio Floro, Jr., welcomed guests, partners, and students on the special occasion.

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Mayor Abalos expressed gratitude to Manila Water Company and Manila Water Foundation for their continued support of Mandaluyong City’s educational institutions.

She also highlighted Manila Water Foundation’s initiative to provide refrigerated drinking fountains in the city schools.

These significantly support the health and well-being of Mandalenyo learners.

This was echoed by Materum in his message, saying that the WASH projects support the Wash in Schools (WinS) program of DepEd.

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To mark the project’s completion, Mayor Abalos, leaders from the DepEd Schools Division Office and Manila Water led a ceremonial switching of the tap to symbolize the improved water availability on campus.

Manila Water was represented by East Zone Business Operations Group Director Shoebe Caong, and Service Area Head Marie Joy Flores.

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With the WASH Project, improved water access may be after school building expansions, the rehabilitation of the school’s water lines and improved water pressure will impact more than 4,000 learners, teachers, and staff, who use the facilities daily.

The event was also held to mark Global Handwashing Day, the annual event to raise awareness on proper handwashing, to keep hands clean and prevent the spread of disease.

Manila Water Foundation is grateful for the support of PHILUSA Corporation for providing boxes of Cleene Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap, Cleene Clio Toothbrushes, Cleene Ethyl Alcohol and other hygiene products.

Widening the reach of the Global Handwashing Day event with a theme, “Be a Handwashing Hero!,” boxes of Cleene Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap were also handed over for community heroes.

The Global Handwashing Day event also recognized the dedication of social workers, staff and health professionals from key institutions serving vulnerable sectors of society.

PHILUSA Corporation products were also donated to the DSWD Nayon of Kabataan, a residential care facility for the vulnerable and disadvantaged youth, the DSWD Sanctuary Center, providing residential care and support for women with mental health conditions, and for the mental health professionals at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH).

Through the turnover of hygiene products and handwashing supplies, Manila Water Foundation and PHILUSA supported the health care professionals and honored their commitment to promoting health, dignity, and well-being among the institutions they serve.

The school host, MPNAG, also received more than 100 bottles of Cleene Antibacterial Foaming Hand Soap for use in school washrooms and handwashing facilities.

Student participants were provided with GHD kits in ecobags with info-education on proper handwashing, a water tumbler from Manila Water Foundation.

The Global Handwashing Day event participants were encouraged to be handwashing heroes in their school, their families and community.

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Manila Water Foundation remains committed to supporting improved access to safe and reliable water, supporting clean hands that build a healthier school campus.