Manila Water Foundation

Name

Manila Water Foundation

Legal name

Manila Water Foundation

Website

https://manilawaterfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Development Services

NAICS

Water Supply and Irrigation Systems (22131), Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) (BPAGABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH) Emergency Services (BPAGAAAE), WASH & Public Health (Water, Sanitation, Hygiene) (BPADAIAG), Water Resources, WASH & Integrated Water Management (BPADALAH), WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene) Organizations (HLAJAKAI)

Keywords

• WASH programs
• Water access services
• Sanitation facilities
• Hygiene education
• Community development

Headquarters

HQ city

Quezon City, National Capital Region

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Manila Water Foundation generates revenue through donations from individuals, corporate partners, and international organizations. The foundation accepts donations via GCASH, BPI deposit, and PayPal. As a non-profit, it relies on charitable contributions to fund its WASH programs.
2. Partnership Funding: Corporate partnerships with organizations like P&G Philippines, Metrobank Foundation, and others provide both funding and in-kind contributions for WASH programs. These partnerships often include product donations, facility construction, and programmatic support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Manila Water Foundation delivers Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) programs for marginalized communities across the Philippines through flagship initiatives including Integrated WASH, Lingap (institutional facilities), Ahon (community water/sanitation), Health in Our Hands (hygiene education), and Agapay (disaster response). As a non-stock, non-profit, it provides free WASH services funded by donations and corporate partnerships, leveraging the water and sanitation expertise of parent company Manila Water Company.

Product overview

Manila Water Foundation operates as a non-stock, non-profit organization providing WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) services across the Philippines. The organization offers an Integrated WASH Program as its core long-term intervention, supplemented by flagship programs including Lingap (facilities for learning institutions), Ahon (water/sanitation for low-income communities with sub-programs Ahon Tubig and Ahon Sanitasyon), and Health in Our Hands (hygiene education). Special programs include Agapay (disaster response), WASH Volunteerism, MWF Prize for Engineering Excellence, and Experts Bureau. The portfolio is focused on community development rather than technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lingap: Installation of standalone water supply, sanitation and hygiene facilities in learning and sectoral institutions.
• Ahon
• Health in Our Hands (HiOH)
• Agapay
• Likas
• Linang
• WASH Volunteerism
• MWF Prize for Engineering Excellence

Products and services

• Integrated WASH Program A long-term community-based intervention providing access to clean, potable water and safely-managed sanitation facilities with improved hygiene practices for marginalized communities. Uses a people-centered approach that empowers community leaders to own transformation within their areas.
• Lingap Installation of standalone water supply, sanitation, and hygiene facilities in learning and sectoral institutions, supporting the Department of Education's WASH in Schools (WinS) program and serving schools, police camps, and correctional facilities.
• Ahon Infrastructure development program providing stand-alone water supply or sanitation systems in low-income communities, consisting of Ahon Tubig (water) and Ahon Sanitasyon (sanitation) sub-programs.
• Ahon Tubig Provision of clean and potable water to low-income communities through subsidized piped-in water connections, pipe-laying along alleys, rehabilitation of artesian wells, and water tanker deployment.
• Ahon Sanitasyon Provision of sanitation interventions to low-income communities, including public toilets, properly-managed sewage systems, and used water facilities.
• Health in Our Hands (HiOH) Educational program for schools and communities that raises awareness on proper hygiene practices, celebrating World Oral Health Day, Global Handwashing Day, and World Toilet Day annually.
• Agapay Disaster response program that distributes bottled drinking water and deploys water tankers through Agapay Tubig, and builds transitional toilets through Agapay Sanitasyon for disaster-affected families.
• WASH Volunteerism Pool of Manila Water enterprise talents and external partners who share time, skills, and resources with the foundation's initiatives, including the Technical Volunteers Club and Service Volunteers Club.
• MWF Prize for Engineering Excellence Award program recognizing engineering excellence in water and sanitation projects within the WASH sector.
• Experts Bureau Technical expertise pool providing consultation services for WASH projects undertaken by the foundation or external partners.
• Likas Implementation of water resource management through watershed reforestation, urban forestry, and coastal management to protect water sources.
• Linang Provision of technical mentorship to Local Government Units (LGUs), Local Water Districts (LWDs), and WASH groups to enable proper operations, maintenance, and management of water supply and sanitation systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 14 million people reached through Health in Our Hands celebrations in 2019
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship/primary, major, core and minor.

• P&G Philippinesflagship/primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2019, partnership with P&G Safeguard expanded from construction of hand hygiene facilities to COVID-19 pandemic response (#SafeWASH in Communities, #SafeWASH in Schools), disaster response through Agapay, and Lingap Linis Lusog Kabataan. Served 55+ cities/municipalities, constructed 351+ facilities, Php 17M+ in product donations, reached 1M+ Filipinos.
• GMA Kapuso FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for rehabilitation of water systems serving schools and communities affected by disasters. Supported Datu Saber Elementary School in Marawi City.
• Ayala FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to restore six artesian wells benefiting 120 children at Christian Mission Service Philippines (CMSP) Children's Village in Naic, Cavite.
• Laguna WatermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal water utility partner for WASH programs in Laguna province, including Lingap Eskwela facilities and Ahon Sanitasyon projects.
• Cebu WatermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water utility partner for Lingap programs in Cebu province, collaborating on hygiene facilities for schools.
• Metrobank FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHelping Hands WASH collaboration to build hand hygiene facilities at Jose R. Reyes Memorial Medical Center and Poblacion Public Market in Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.
• Maynilad Water ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in #SafeWASH in Schools program, extending WASH interventions beyond Manila Water's concession area.
• Clark WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner contributing volunteers and support for WASH Volunteerism Day activities.
• Clark Development CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal partner organization contributing employee-volunteers for WASH programs and community activities.
• Department of Education (DepEd)flagship/primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment partner for WASH in Schools (WinS) program implementation, supporting hygiene facilities and education in public schools across the Philippines.
• Department of Health (DOH)flagship/primaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for BIDA Kid campaign supporting WASH education and facilities in schools and communities.
• Philippine National Police (PNP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLingap Kapulisan program - hygiene facilities installation at PNP camps across 17 regional offices for police personnel.
• Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLingap Bilangguan - WASH partnership providing hygiene facilities for Persons Deprived of Liberty and jail personnel.
• Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWe Love Safe Hands sa Riles - hand hygiene promotion among LRT-2 commuters in partnership with Safeguard Philippines.
• Asian Community TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJapan-based trust supporting WASH in Cainta school through Lingap Eskwela program.
• Holcim PhilippinesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCorporate partner supporting WASH in Schools during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• JCI Quezon City CapitolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in #SafeWASH in Schools, donating hygiene kits and handwashing posters along with facility installations.
• PHILUSA CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealth in Our Hands partner supporting WASH programs with healthcare, homecare and personal care products.
• Million Trees FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerManila Water Company and Manila Water Foundation strengthen support to Million Trees Foundation for environmental sustainability.
• Obando Water CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal water utility partner for Ahon Tubig project in Obando, Bulacan, subsidizing water service connections for 694 households.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Water.org: Global non-profit founded by Matt Damon and Gary White focused exclusively on WASH access through market-based financing and partnerships. Directly comparable to Manila Water Foundation as both deliver WASH programs to underserved communities using multi-sectoral partnership models.
• Water For People: Non-profit supporting WASH access in nine countries with a focus on sustainable, market-based solutions and Everyone Forever methodology. Comparable integrated approach to long-term WASH service delivery and local capacity building akin to MWF's Linang program.
• WaterAid: International non-profit working across Asia, Africa, and Latin America to deliver clean water, sanitation and hygiene education. Highly comparable integrated WASH approach and partnership-driven delivery model targeting marginalized communities similar to MWF's beneficiary focus.
• charity: water: US-based non-profit funding clean water projects in developing countries, with strong donor mobilization and measurable impact reporting. Comparable WASH mission and 100% donation-funded operating model similar to Manila Water Foundation.

Broad incumbents

• World Vision Philippines: Large international NGO with significant Philippines operations including WASH in schools, community development, and disaster response. Comparable partnership-based delivery and Philippines geographic focus, though broader development mandate beyond pure WASH specialization.
• UNICEF Philippines: UN agency operating large-scale WASH programs in the Philippines including in-school WASH facilities, emergency response, and policy advocacy. Comparable in WASH focus and Philippines geography but operates as a much larger multilateral with broader mandate spanning health, education, and child protection.

Regional players

• Gawad Kalinga: Philippines-based non-profit focused on poverty alleviation through community development including housing and basic services. Comparable Philippines geography and community-driven transformation approach, with overlapping concerns around water, sanitation, and dignity for marginalized populations.
• Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP): Philippines-based business coalition implementing poverty alleviation programs including WASH components, environment, and livelihood. Comparable Philippines geography and corporate partnership-driven funding model similar to MWF's approach with P&G and Metrobank Foundation.
• Habitat for Humanity Philippines: Philippines-based affiliate of global housing non-profit, increasingly active in water and sanitation infrastructure within housing projects. Comparable Philippines geography and infrastructure-focused community development approach, though primary focus on housing rather than WASH.

Emerging players

• Waves for Water: Non-profit providing clean water access through emergency response and disaster relief filter distribution. Comparable to Manila Water Foundation's Agapay disaster response program, though smaller scale and focused on rapid deployment rather than long-term community infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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