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MANILA, Philippines – West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water company announced that it would provide water to those attending mass to be celebrated by Pope Francis at the Quirino Grandstand on January 18.
The company would deploy 11 water tankers and set up 15 water stations in Rizal Park.
The tankers have a combined capacity of 94,000 liters and will be stationed at main thoroughfares leading to Rizal Park.
Maynilad has allocated 90,000 units of bottled water for distribution in Manila, Leyte, and Tacloban.
The utility firm also desludged 22 septic tanks and declogged sewer lines around the venue, and said will assist in the clean up and disposal of waste from the hundreds of portalets within the park.
“Maynilad joins the nation in welcoming Pope Francis. We feel blessed to have the opportunity to offer our services to the Pope and the public during this meaningful occasion,” said Maynilad President and CEO Ricky P. Vargas.
Maynilad is the water service contractor of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) for the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, comprising Manila (certain portions), Quezon City (certain portions), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Las Piñas, Malabon, Muntinlupa, Navotas, Parañaque, Pasay,and Valenzuela in Metro Manila; and in Cavite, the cities of Bacoor, Imus, and Cavite; and the towns of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario. – Rappler.com
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