The wins spotlight how strategic communication is central to tackling challenges in the water sector—particularly the fight against non-revenue water (NRW) losses and the need to engage employees, customers, and communities.
The details:
Excellence Award: “Leak Warriors: Mobilizing Maynilad Employees for Water Recovery” in the Employee Engagement category. The program empowered Maynilad’s workforce to help reduce water losses.
Merit Awards:
“Makialam, Makiisa, Magmalasakit” – fostered employee unity toward the company’s 88.3 percent NRW recovery target.
“Mark the 39%” – raised public awareness about Maynilad’s 2024 NRW reduction milestone.
“Crisis Response to the Osmeña Highway Pipe Leak” – showcased effective crisis communication.
“Mayni-LAD to the Rescue! Wastewater Video Episode 6” – promoted tributary river rehabilitation through creative storytelling.
What they’re saying:
“These awards affirm how communication is central to our mission of delivering reliable water and wastewater services,” said Maynilad president and CEO Ramoncito S. Fernandez, adding the recognition inspires the company to keep innovating in storytelling and public service.
The big picture:
The Philippine Quill Awards is regarded as the gold standard for business communication in the country, honoring programs that make an impact on organizations and communities. —Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
