{"id":332763,"date":"2025-06-05T00:24:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-04T16:24:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/?p=332763"},"modified":"2025-06-05T00:56:53","modified_gmt":"2025-06-04T16:56:53","slug":"trade-the-news-mwc-invests-p158-16-million-in-facility-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pinoyinvestor.com\/smartinvestor\/trade-the-news-mwc-invests-p158-16-million-in-facility-upgrades\/","title":{"rendered":"Trade the News: MWC invests P158.16 million in facility upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Potential Impact of this News<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>POSITIVE on the stock price<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Company<\/strong><\/td><td>Manila Water Co., Inc.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Stock Code<\/strong><\/td><td>MWC<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Long-term Recommendation on the Stock<\/strong><\/td><td>Buy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>1-Year Target Price<\/strong><\/td><td>PHP 33.85<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>MANILA WATER CO., Inc., (MWC) the east zone water concessionaire, said it has invested P158.16 million to enhance lightning and surge protection systems at eight of its key facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThis investment is a proactive measure to safeguard our facilities, our personnel, and the communities we serve,\u201d Jeric T. Sevilla, director for corporate communications affairs at Manila Water, said in a media release on Tuesday.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cBy enhancing the resilience of our pumping stations, we are ensuring the continuity of water service even in the face of extreme weather events and electrical disturbances,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The facilities covered by the upgrade include the Cubao Pumping Station; Balara Pumping Stations 1 and 2; Maybunga Pumping Station; N. Domingo Pumping Stations 1 and 2; Pasig Pumping Station; and San Juan Pumping Station 1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThese facilities are being equipped with advanced protection systems designed to mitigate the risks posed by lightning strikes and electrical surges,\u201d Manila Water said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project includes the installation of a static-dissipating air terminal lightning protection system, which is intended to intercept and safely redirect lightning strikes away from critical infrastructure to minimize potential damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also involves upgraded grounding systems that help safely dissipate electrical currents into the ground, significantly reducing the risk of equipment damage and operational disruptions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe upgraded systems will not only improve safety and reduce hazards but also extend the lifespan of critical assets, resulting in long-term cost savings and improved regulatory compliance,\u201d the company said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Manila Water serves the east zone of Metro Manila, covering parts of Marikina, Pasig, Makati, Taguig, Pateros, Mandaluyong, San Juan, portions of Quezon City and Manila, and several towns in Rizal province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>(News Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bworldonline.com\/corporate\/2025\/06\/04\/676958\/manila-water-invests-p158-16-million-in-facility-upgrades\/\">Business World<\/a>)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:26px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:16px\"><em><em><em>This report is prepared by PinoyInvestor\u2019s partner broker below. 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