the 27th philwater conference
Global Challenges: Water and Wastewater Sectors, Utilities, Operation and Maintenance
the 27th philwater conference
Global Challenges: Water and Wastewater Sectors, Utilities, Operation and Maintenance
Date: 1 October 2021
Time: 8:00 - 18:30 (GMT+8)
Venue: Zoom
About the virtual conference
Though the SARS-COV2 or COVID-19 pandemic is still upon us, the Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA) is unflinching in its commitment towards the promotion and development of the safe water and wastewater disposal systems in the country through sustainable water resources utilization for the benefits of the nation, the economy and the natural environment. PWWA is proud and pleased to announce the holding of the 27th Philwater Conference 2021 (Virtual) on October 1, 2021.
The Philwater 2021 International Conference will carry the theme, “Global Challenges: Water and Wastewater Sectors, Utilities, Operation and Maintenance", focusing on the major impacts to the economy and adverse effects to the industry in this pandemic. This will be done through the conduct of virtual technical sessions on a line-up of relevant topics and presentations of products and technologies related to the theme. We will be tapping experts on the subject and firms for technical paper as well as product presentations.
Note: All registered attendees will receive a certificate of participation.
Registration fee
Early Bird Price
Regular Price
Before 25 September 2021
After 25 September 2021
CONFIRMATION: PWWA will confirm registration upon receipt of the registration form and payment. No processing of registration will take place unless all fees have been received. CANCELLATION: A 25% administrative fees will be charged for all cancellations prior to September 20, 2021. No refund will be made for all cancellations after this date. Cancellations must be in writing and received by the Secretariat on the specified date and will be settled after the conference.
Deposit slip/s should be faxed to (02) 920-7145 for verification or email at [email protected] ​
CONFERENCE SCHEDULE
Event Highlights
This schedule is tentative and subject to change. The organisers will update this space from time to time.
Opening Ceremony
Introduction of the 27th Philwater International Conference ​
8:50 – 9:00
Ms. Dittie Galang
Corporate Communication Head
Manila Water Company, Inc.
Mr. Zmel Grabillo
AVP For Business Area Operations
Maynilad Water Services, Inc
Welcome Remarks​
9:00 – 9:10
Atty. Vicente B. Joyas
President
Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA)
Declaration of the Opening of the Conference​
9:10 – 9:15
Dr. Dickson San Juan
VP for International Affairs
Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA)
Inspirational Message​​
9:15 – 9:30
Atty. Guiling A. Mamondiong
Administrator
Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA)
Guest Speaker
9:30 – 9:45
Asec. Roderick M. Planta
National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA)
First Keynote Speech
9:45 – 10:00
Mr. Tom Mollenkopf
President
International Water Association
Second Keynote Speech
10:00 – 10:10
H.E. Saskia de Lang
Ambassador
Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands
Third Keynote Speech
10:10 – 10:20
H.E. Jaroslav Roman Szczepankiewicz
Ambassador
Embassy of the Republic of Poland in the Philippines
Plenary Session A
Introduction of Plenary Session A
10:30 – 10:35
Mr. Joel M. De Jesus
Director
Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA)
Commitment to Service: Adaptation and Resilience Amid Adversity
10:35 – 10:50
Atty. Patrick Lester N. Ty
Chief Regulator
Metropolitan Waterworks & Sewerage Systems Regulatory Office (MWSS RO)
Water Sector Resilience and Sustainability
10:50 – 11:05
Mr. J. V. Emmanuel A. De Dios
President & CEO
Manila Water Company, Inc
Water Sector Resilience and Sustainability
11:05 – 11:20
Mr. Ramoncito S. Fernandez
President & CEO
Maynilad Water Services, Inc
Angat Reservoir: Water Supply Outlook
11:20 – 11:35
Dr. Sevillo David Jr.
Executive Director
National Water Resources Board (NWRB)
Sustainable Solutions to Enhancing Water Services in Combating COVID-19
11:35 – 11:50
Mr. Farchad Kaviani
Managing Director
SUEZ Municipal Water Southeast Asia,
SUEZ
Accelerating Wastewater Infrastructure Development in the Philippines
11:50 – 12:05
Engr. Dolores M. Hipolito
Project Manager III
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)
Abstract
The protection of water bodies from pollution through the provision of infrastructure to address domestic wastewater is strengthened by the National Sewerage and Septage Management Program (NSSMP), prepared by the Department of Public Works and Highways as mandated by the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004. As approved by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board in 2010, the grant allocation or subsidy was 40% to Local Government Units implementing a septage /sewerage project. This subsidy was increased to 50% in 2017, yet, to date only one city has availed of the subsidy.
The Philippine Water Supply and Sanitation Program (PWSSMP, 2019-2030) intends to adopt viability gap financing under a unified resource allocation framework for water and sewerage systems, aside from pursuing key reform agendas. The government’s efforts in accelerating wastewater infrastructure development and addressing challenges like fragmentation in the water and sanitation sector, comprehensive planning, lack of capacity in wastewater management, weak enforcement of regulations, low level of awareness and demand from the public are discussed.
Plenary Session B
Introduction of Plenary Session B​
13:00 – 13:05
Engr. Rico S. Ongcoy
Director
Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA)
Optimal Material Selection for Waste Water Pumps
13:05 – 13:20
Mr. Byron Austin
Regional Product Manager - Water Utility APAC
Grundfos Asia Pacific
Abstract
Grundfos SE/SL Wastewater Pumps:
Join us in this session where we will discuss the important topic of optimal materials selection for wastewater pumps. The webcast presents considerations like pump design selection through to also matching the correct materials of construction to achieve maximum reliability and life expectancy from your pumping system. We will introduce our new Open S-tube design that takes solids handling to a new level along with the new material variants available to support high resistance to harsh environments. Come and see the next generation of pumps taking up the ever increasing demand on your systems.
Clean Water and Sanitation: Laguna Water Ensuring Safe and Reliable Water to 500,000 people in Laguna
13:20 – 13:35
Engr. Melissa A. Alcasid
Technical Operations Head - LAGUNA WATER I
Manila Water Philippine Ventures Company
Use of Novel Automated Microbiological Technique in Meeting Philippines Drinking Water Quality Standards during the COVID- 19 Pandemic
13:35 – 13:50
Ms. Christine T. Bagsik
RCH
Maynilad Water Services, Inc.
Plenary Session C
Topic: Dutch Perspective on Converting Challenges into Opportunities During the Pandemic
Introduction of Plenary Session C
17:00 – 17:05
Mr. Arjan Braamskamp
Regional Manager Americas
Country Manager Bangladesh & Philippines, Netherlands Water Partnership (NWP)
Peeking Down the Drain. How Wastewater Became A Source of Information to Monitor the Pandemic
17:05 – 17:20
Mr. Frederic Béen
Researcher – Chemical Water Quality and Health
KWR Water Research Institute
Cometh the Hour, Cometh the Project; How VEI And Its Project Partners Help Mitigate the Effects Of COVID-19
17:20 – 17:35​
