PWWA
Conference

Shaping The Future of Water: Innovative, Inclusive, and Sustainable Solutions for A Resilient World

Full Programme

Programme as of 11 March 2025
Contact Us

For more information please contact PHILIPPINE WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION (PWWA). 

18 MAR 2025

TUESDAY - REGISTRATION DAY

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Pre-Registration of Participants, Speakers,Sponsors,andGuests

19 MAR 2025

WEDNESDAY - DAY 1

Plenary Session A

Moderator

Ms. Juliet M. Nacita

PWWA Director/ GM GMA Water District

Director In-Charge

Mr. Joel “JDJ” De Jesus

PWWA Director /Consultant, Manila Water Company, Inc.

1:00 PM – 1:20PM

Topic: TBC

Dr. Carlos Primo C. David, DENR

Undersecretary

Integrated Environmental Science & Water Resources Management Office

1:20PM – 1:40PM

Topic: TBC

Atty. Jose Moises F. Salonga

Administrator

Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA)

1:40 PM - 2:00PM

Breaking Barriers: Strategies to Address Unequal Representation

Atty. Claudine B. Orocio-Isorena

Deputy Administrator for Administration and Legal Affairs

MWSS Regulatory Office

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

From Transformation to Expansion: Manila Water’s Vision of Resilience

Mr. Melvin John M. Tan

Chief Operating Officer –Non-East Zone Philippines

Manila Water Company, Inc.

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

Towards a Water-Secure Future: Maynilad's Sustainability and Resiliency Journey

Atty. Roel S. Espiritu

Vice President for Quality, Sustainability, and Resiliency; and Chief Sustainability Officer

Maynilad Water Services, Inc.

Plenary Session B

Moderator

Ms. Juliet M. Nacita

PWWA Director/ GM GMA Water District

Director In-Charge

Mr. Joel “JDJ” De Jesus

PWWA Director /Consultant, Manila Water Company, Inc.

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

Recycle, Renewable, Zero Waste – a Circular Model for Water and Environment Management

Mr. Angelo Valenton

President

Earth Lab

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM

Integrated Water Resource Management

Ms. Luisa Rust

Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner Minister-Counsellor (Commercial)

Australia Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade), Australian Embassy, Manila

Mr. Larry Pastrana (Case Study)

President

SMEC Philippines

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM

Innovative Water Solutions: Unlocking the Potential of German-Philippine Collaboration

Mr. Erik Feustel

Trade Promotion Consultant

German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM

Ultraviolet Disinfection – Key to Achieving Sustainable Development Goals for Clean Water and Sanitation

Ms. Rocer Irene R. Trinos

Manager

XYLEM Water System International, Inc.

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM

Addressing Water Crisis by Harnessing Seawater

Engr. Ellen Sumperos-Baladya

AVP and Head of Technical and Operations

Vivant Water

4:20 PM - 5:00 PM

Open Forum

5:00 PM - Onwards

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Signing Ceremony
    • An introduction to HSL, Teamsolve and Earth Lab.
    • A presentation on the background and scope of the MoU.
    • A live demonstration of AI-enabled water treatment system.
AI- Driven Plant Solutions (HSL Constructor Pte Ltd, Teamsolve Pte Ltd and Earth Lab) & Singapore Water Association (SWA) MoU Signing
Philippine Water Works Association, Inc. & Singapore Water Association MoU Signing

Master of Ceremonies

Dyan Mae O. Berdin

Regulatory Affairs Department Head – Public Policy

Manila Water Company, Inc.

Fifi De Los Santos

PTV 4 Hosts

Rise And Shine

Fellowship Night

6:30 PM - 12:00 PM

Invocation

Video Presentation

National Anthem

Video Presentation

Welcome Remarks

Atty. Vicente M. Joyas

President, PWWA

Introduction Of Guest Honor and Speaker

Mr. Joel M. De Jesus “JDJ”

Director, PWWA

Guest Of Honor & Speaker

Honorable Gabby N, Sagarino

Supreme Court Chief Judicial Staff Officer, Supreme Court of The Philippines

Awarding of Plaques to Guests of Honor and Sponsors

Atty. Vicente B. Joyas

Engr. Angelo J. De Jesus

Dr. Dickson A. San Juan

Mr. Joel M. De Jesus

Entertainment

Full Band

20 MAR 2025

THURSDAY - DAY 2

Technical Session A

Moderator

Engr. Rey Dennis L. Gilbas

General Manager Bulan Water District

Director In-Charge

Ms. Fe Banluta

PWWA Director, Project Director, Department of Interior & Local Government

9:00 AM - 9:20 AM

Leveraging Partnerships for Water and Wastewater Solutions

Ms. Mara Camila Ramos

Business Development Cluster B Head

Maynilad Water Services, Inc.

9:20 AM - 9:40 AM

Leveraging Partnerships for Water and Wastewater Solutions

Ms. Mara Camila Ramos

Business Development Cluster B Head

Maynilad Water Services, Inc.

9:40 AM - 10:00 AM

300 Water Leaders For 300 million People - A Network for The Most Ambitious Utility Leaders in The Developing World

Mr. Virgilio C. Rivera, Jr.

Watsan Analytics, Founder & Managing Consultant

Global Water Leaders Group Steer Co Member & Se Asia Regional Champion

10:00AM - 10:20 AM

GIS – Based Billing and Collection System For Water Utility

Ms. Donna Tajora

Business Development Manager

Geonobel

10:20-AM - 10:40 AM

Leading Through Innovation

Ms. Marites T. Tan

President

Wincorp

10:40 AM - 11:00 AM

Green Solutions Through Innovation

Mr. Walter P. Pattynama

Chief Executive Officer

Molecor (Sea) Sdn Bhd

11:00 AM - 11:20 AM

Generative AI for Efficient and Resilient Water Systems Management. Leapfrog in Performance and Learnings from Real Case Studies from the Philippines

Mr. Robin Wong

Founder & Chief Commercial Officer

Teamsolve

11:20 AM - 11:40 AM

Sustainable Water Supply in Asean Countries

Ms. Terry Eusebio Javier

General Manager

Litree Philippines

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

Emerging Trends in the Field of Chemical Treatment and Septage Management

Mr. Jan Michael J. De Jesus

Vice President for Finance and Projects

Chemical Research Products Industrial Sales, Inc.

Technical Session B

Moderator

Justine Victor Angeles

President J.V Angeles Construction Corp.

Director In-Charge

Engr. Manolito P. Mendoza

PWWA Director

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM

Bulk Water Supply

Antonio P. Tompar

Chairman

Mactan Rock Industries, Inc.

1:40 PM - 2:00 PM

Behind the Pipeline: Where Maintenance Meets Mastery

Gil U. De Leon II

Officer, Primary Network

Maynilad Water Services, Inc.

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM

Implications of Climate Change in the Planning And Design of Water Resources Projects

Mr. Ismael D. Tabije

International Consultant in Water Resources

Davao City Water District

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

Time is Running Out

Mr. Kent Douglas

CEO & COO

RENU-H2O

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM

Open Forum

3:00 PM - 4:00PM

SEAWUN Dialogue

Director In-Charge

Dr. Dickson A. San Juan

VP International

Engr. Angelo J. De Jesus

VP National

Participating Countries

Malaysia
Indonesia
Singapore
Cambodia
Thailand
Vietnam
Philippines

4:00 PM - 5:00PM

Philippine Young Water Professionals Dialogue

Philippine Young Water Professionals

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