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The property holding company has integrated wastewater treatment and reuse into the operations of its PNB Financial Center in Pasay City, demonstrating how environmental management can support the long-term performance of commercial properties.
Natural resource conservation
PNB Holdings received the Bantayog para sa Kalikasan Award at the Bantayog ng Lawa Awards 2026, organized by the Laguna Lake Development Authority.
The recognition highlights the company's efforts to promote responsible water management and environmental protection in the Laguna de Bay region.
The award is one of three distinctions presented under the program, which recognizes organizations implementing environmental initiatives that support natural resource conservation.
More efficient water consumption
At the center of PNB Holdings' sustainability initiatives is an onsite sewage treatment plant at the PNB Financial Center.
The facility treats wastewater before discharge while allowing treated water to be reused for landscape maintenance and other non-potable applications.
This system helps reduce dependence on freshwater resources and promotes more efficient water consumption across the property's 10-hectare complex.
By incorporating water recycling into building operations, PNB Holdings is addressing an important aspect of environmental management in commercial real estate.
Reducing environmental impact
Water management is an important consideration for property owners seeking to improve operational efficiency while reducing the environmental impact of their developments.
For PNB Holdings, the initiative reflects an approach to property management that incorporates resource conservation into the maintenance of existing commercial assets.
The company owns, manages and develops strategically located commercial properties across Metro Manila, particularly in Makati and Pasay.
Its portfolio includes office, retail and event spaces anchored by the PNB Financial Center, PNB Makati Center and Buendia Property.
Incorporated in 1920 and listed on the Philippine Stock Exchange under the ticker LTL, PNB Holdings focuses on enhancing the value and performance of its real estate assets while pursuing long-term growth and redevelopment opportunities. —Vanessa Hidalgo | Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
