Manila Water Foundation (MWF), the official corporate social responsibility arm of Manila Water Company that operates and manages the 33-hectare La Mesa Ecopark (LME) in Quezon City, marked a crucial milestone in its ongoing commitment to sustainability and climate change mitigation by shifting to renewable energy.
This initiative was made possible through the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), in partnership with Meralco. The move is a clear demonstration of the Company's core belief that delivering world-class, community-responsive services contributes directly to sustainable development and shared, long-term value.
Along with other facilities of Manila Water, the switching ceremony was recently held at the La Mesa Ecopark. The focus of this pioneering endeavor for LME is for it to be fully self-sustaining and environmentally friendly across all resources, most notably its energy supply.
"This advancement underscores our unwavering commitment to sustainability, innovation, responsible energy use, and operational resilience," as shared by MWF Executive Director, Reginald Andal. This move is also a pioneering achievement as the La Mesa Ecopark is now the first and largest ecological park to adapt to the Retail Aggregation Program. This program grants the facility the crucial flexibility to source its power supply directly from renewable energy providers.
The project is highlighted not just as a one-time achievement, but as a clear demonstration of powerful synergies that strengthens Manila Water's position as a leader in the water sector. This shift also reinforces the mission for LME as an environmental hub that raises consciousness on watershed conservation, forest protection, and biodiversity preservation.
LME is one of the last green frontiers of Metro Manila which serves as a crucial segment of the La Mesa Watershed, which provides water to more than 90 percent of East Zone customers of Metro Manila.
The ERC has recognized LME as a RAP Champion in acknowledgment of its pioneering initiatives.
According to the ERC, Manila Water set a precedent as the first company in the Philippines to adopt the RAP in February 2025 and has since inspired a wave of adoption across various sectors. As of August 2025, a total of 37 aggregated groups have joined RAP, spanning industries such as education, banking and finance, retail, telecommunications, and real estate. “When we started with the omnibus rules as promulgated in September, the very first switch happened in around February. And since it’s start, from the 3 aggregated retail groups, it has grown to 70% annually to 37 aggregated groups in August. So ganun po kabilis. And across industries, very successful ang RAP,” said ERC Director for Market Operations Service Sharon Montaner.
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