Water Philippines 2023 is organized by Informa Markets and hosted by the Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA) with the theme, “Overcoming Global Challenges in water & Wastewater.”
“Ang PWWA, is an umbrella organization ng mga iba’t ibang organization tungkol sa water industry at it is more of a technical function. We are acting more of a catalyst. Parang kami yung nagiging vehicle ng iba’t ibang mga activities towards the attainment ng aming purpose ng organization at ito ay aming ginagampanan nationally and internationaly,” said PWWA President Vicente B. Joyas during a recent media interview at the PWWA headquarters in Quezon City.
“We are putting emphasis on preservation of water. The preservation of water remain dahil ang alam ninyo, there will come a time na water will be the main problem of the government. It’s not really the government, it is an international problem,” Joyas added.
The event will also bring up seminars about climate change and various factors affecting the distribution of water.
Other notable guests include Senator Grace L. Poe of the Senate of the Philippines and Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga.
The plenary session, meanwhile, will feature a lineup of prominent speakers, including Dr. Beverly Ho of the Department of Health, Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. of Negros, Atty. Jose Victor Emmanuel De Dios of Manila Water Company, Inc., Ramoncito Fernandez, President & CEO, Maynilad; Dr. IR.TS.HI. Mohmad Asari Daud, President, Malaysian Water Association; Chay Lo, President, Cambodia Water Association; Atty. Rogelio Quevedo, Gov’t. Corporate Counsel, Office of the Corporate Counsel; Eileen L. Dela Vega, Offer-in-charge, Local Water Utilities Administration; Atty. Patrick Lester Ty, Chief Regulator, Metropolitan Waterworks & Sewerage System; and Atty. Agnes VST Devanadera, President & CEO, Clark Water Development Officer. (PIA-NCR)
