THE  ASIAN  DEVELOPMENT  BANK  (ADB)  is  pleased  to  have  witnessed Manila Water’s corporate transformation. <p>
Manila   Water   had   a   rough   start   before   becoming   the   successful  water  utility  it  is  known  today.  In  1997,  Manila  Water  inherited  the  operational  challenges  and  foreign  debt  of  the  then  state-owned Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System when it took  over  the  water  and  sewerage  system  operations  in  the  eastern  part  of  Metro  Manila.  The  company  had  to  deal  with  an  aging  water  distribution system, addressing human resources concerns, managing public perceptions, and servicing almost 2 million customers. <p>
How  Manila  Water  rose  against  these  daunting  challenges  has  baffled  many,  and  the  company  has  done  well  in  keeping  the  secrets  of its success until now.