President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated the P3.93-billion Aglipay Sewage Treatment Plant in Mandaluyong, a facility capable of treating 60 million liters of wastewater daily, benefiting over 650,000 residents across Mandaluyong, San Juan, and Quezon City.
The project, managed by Manila Water and built with Megawide Consortium, aims to improve water quality, reduce untreated wastewater in rivers, and support the rehabilitation of Manila Bay.
Marcos emphasized that the plant is part of a broader government push to strengthen sanitation infrastructure, with five more wastewater treatment plants currently under construction and a goal to connect 76 percent of households in Metro Manila, Cavite, and Rizal to sewerage systems by 2047.
He highlighted the importance of public cooperation in maintaining clean waterways and responsible waste disposal for public health and environmental protection.
The president described the project as a concrete step toward sustainable development, clean water access, and enhanced quality of life for Filipinos.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 17, 2026
