On 04 September 2024, MWSS Regulatory Office (MWSS RO) Chief Regulator Patrick Lester N. Ty led the ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the MWSS RO and Soroptimist International of the Americas Philippines Region (SIAPR), specifically the Soroptimist Metro Manila Northwest District with its clubs Soroptimist International of Malabon, Soroptimist International of Caloocan City , Soroptimist International of Sampaloc, Soroptimist International Manila Tourist Belt, Soroptimist International-Palawan and Soroptimist International Pinamalayan as well as Soroptimist International of San Juan of Metro Manila Southwest District. This MOU marks the partnership between both organizations to contribute to the reforestation and protection of watersheds, which are major sources of water supply for the Metropolis.
As part of the agency’s 27th anniversary celebration, the MWSS RO has pledged to plant 27,000 seedlings in support of the Expanded National Greening Program of the Philippine government and the Annual Million Tree Challenge (AMTC) of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System – Corporate Office (MWSS CO).
The MWSS RO encourages individuals and other organizations to participate in tree planting initiatives to protect the environment, particularly our water resources. In the meantime, let’s all do our part by using water wisely and responsibly in our daily lives.
For more information about the MWSS RO, visit our website at https://ro.mwss.gov.ph