Earth Day 2022 | APRIL 22, 2022 We are one in promoting green future for a prosperous future. VCWD never ceases to take actions in helping our world become a better place to live in. This year’s theme is INVEST IN OUR PLANET which meant to draw more attention to possible solutions for greener and continue reading : Earth Day 2022 | APRIL 22, 2022

VCWD LENTEN RECOLLECTION | APRIL 12, 2022 In commemoration of the passion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the VCWD facilitated a lenten liturgy and spiritual development dubbed as “Spirituality in the workplace: Experiencing mindful inner consciousness in the pursuit of meaningful organizational values and commitment.” Rev. Fr. Eric G. Cantones delivered his message as continue reading : VCWD LENTEN RECOLLECTION | APRIL 12, 2022

GROUNDWATER: AN INVISIBLE RESOURCE Did you know that 99% of liquid freshwater on earth is stored below surface? We call it GROUNDWATER. This invisible resource provides critical benefits to humankind and ecosystems while surface water is increasingly unpredictable. Groundwater is reliable and contributes to meet the needs of an ever-increasing population. To unlock the full continue reading : GROUNDWATER: AN INVISIBLE RESOURCE

#BEWATERSMART Our spring sources only have low volumes of water that might not be enough for daily water consumption. With this, VCWD offers the following water saving tips from EcoWaste Coalition, an environmental watch group: •Fix dripping tanks, pipes, faucets, showerheads, and hoses to prevent water loss. •Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth, continue reading : #BEWATERSMART

JUST IN: PAGASA officially declares the start of dry season in the Philippines. Even before the official start of the dry season, Dagupan City on March 6 recorded the highest heat index in 2022 at 51 degrees Celsius, according to PAGASA. Photo courtesy of Ms. Laarny Lalaine Laviste

22 MARCH 2022 is WORLD WATER DAY! Curious about what actions you can take to protect groundwater? Here are five easy ways to save water: • Take a shower of 5 minutes or less • Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth • Fix leaky faucets • Use a watering can to water the continue reading : 22 MARCH 2022 is WORLD WATER DAY!

Calling all musicians and composers in Valencia City, Bukidnon to join us as we celebrate the upcoming World Water Day 2022. All interested participants should comply all the needed requirements on or before March 28, 2022. COMPETITION MECHANICS: Who are qualified to join? 1. The contest is open to all residents of Valencia City, Bukidnon continue reading : VCWD SONG WRITING CONTEST 2022

March 10, 2022 | Valencia City Water District supports the First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill 2022 Ano-ano ang anim na mga hakbang habang may isang malakas na lindol sa panahon ng COVID-19? 1. Mag duck, cover and hold habang may malakas na lindol 2. Pagkatapos ng lindol, lumabas ng gusali gamit ang pinakaligtas at continue reading : First Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill 2022

HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY! VCWD celebrates the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. We support and focus on gender equal world. Today, all our paying women customers were given with special treats plus exciting games! #WomenMakeChange #Juanas2022

“WE make CHANGE Work for Women”, a month-long celebration of women’s role and contribution in nation-building as agents of national development. This month of March, the Valencia City Water District joins in the celebration of the 2022 National Women’s Month Celebration with its sub-theme: “Agenda ng Kababaihan, Tungo sa Kaunlaran.” It will be a celebration continue reading : National Women’s Month Celebration 2022

This month of March, the VCWD joins the celebration of World Water Day, an annual United Nations observance day held on 22 March that highlights the importance of freshwater resources. With this year’s theme, “Groundwater: making the invisible, visible” focuses on putting awareness and significance to the large and invisible resource used widely by humans, continue reading : WORLD WATER DAY 2022

TO ALL OUR VALUED CUSTOMERS The VCWD would like to inform you that our Payment Center Partners have new schedules for accepting online and walk-in payments. PAYMENT CENTERS: VALENCIA CITY WATER DISTRICT MAIN OFFICE Walk-in 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM Monday-Friday with no noon break DEVELOPMENT BANK OF THE PHILIPPINES Walk-in 9:00 AM – 2:30 continue reading : NEW PAYMENT SCHEDULES OF VCWD BAYAD CENTER PARTNERS

The Valencia City Water District heartily expressed its gratitude to the people behind the success of the recently conducted Bloodletting Activity which were gracefully participated by our key partners from the Provincial Health Office led by Dr. Madelyn Tirol and the City Health Office led by Dr. Gretchen Abas along with the Brgy. Health Workers. continue reading : VCWD BLOODLETTING ACTIVITY 2022

Blessing, Commissioning and Turn-over of the Dual Filtration System located at Tuping Spring, Brgy. Laligan last February 11, 2022 As our prime responsibility to deliver safe and potable water to the people, the VCWD instantaneously looked for solutions to solve the perennial turbidity problem especially during heavy rainfall particularly at Tuping Spring in Brgy. Laligan, continue reading : Blessing, Commissioning and Turn-over of the New Dual Filtration System

The Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes was celebrated by VCWD last February 11, 2022 in commemoration of the appearance to a young peasant girl, Bernadette, in 1858 in Lourdes, France. Through a set of private revelations, Mary revealed herself as “the Immaculate Conception.” Our Lady of Lourdes is a significant site where Roman Catholics continue reading : VCWD celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes 2022

The VCWD Water Testing Laboratory passed the 2020-2021 Proficiency Test (PT) Scheme for Micobiological Analysis of Drinking Water conducted by the National Reference Laboratory-East Avenue Medial Center last October 2021. This test is made in such a way as to meet the requirements and standard methods being set as well as to employ internationally good continue reading : VCWD Water Testing Laboratory passed the 2020-2021 Proficiency Test (PT) Scheme

As we are geared to face and accomplish the strategic priorities for 2022, the VCWD is driven by its Road Map – SMART – which stands for SAFE SPACE, MEASURABLE OUTPUT, AGILE MINDSET, REBUILDING, and TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN. In response to the demands of the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex, and Ambiguous) world, the VCWD commits to be continue reading : VCWD – SMART-driven in 2022

VCWD unlocked another milestone as it passed ISO 9001:2015 Surveillance Year 4 Audit on December 16, 2021, headed by Rannie Bernardino from NQA. The keeping of the certification exhibits that VCWD continues to set its bar high by providing customers with its quality policy’s focal point of an excellent customer-focused service. VCWD will continue living continue reading : VCWD Passed Surveillance Audit Year 4

The Mindanao Association of Water Districts (MAWD) first virtual forum was held on October 28-29, 2021 and was proudly hosted by the VCWD. Anchored on the theme, “Water and Sanitation-A Responsibility Even Beyond the Normal Times” the two-day forum provided a venue for policy makers, decision makers, movers and other stakeholders in the water sector continue reading : Mindanao Association of Water Districts First Virtual Forum

Subject: Fees on Issuances of Certification and Other Documents Effective October 22, 2021 as per Board Resolution No. 065-2021 dated September 09, 2021. Document type and corresponding charge: Customer Certification – Php 100.00 / copy Customer Individual Ledger – Php 50.00 (for one (1) page only) and Php 25.00 (per page, for additional pages) Photocopy continue reading : VCWD Customer Advisory

The VCWD office will be closed on August 30, 2021 (Monday) in observance of the National Heroes Day. Regular office operations will resume on August 31, 2021 (Tuesday). VCWD wishes everyone a safe long weekend ahead!

The VCWD is saddened by the news of the passing of one of its former member of the Board of Directors, Engr. Elmer S. Quillo. Engr. Elmer has served the agency from November 2002 – December, 2010 as the Board of Director belonging to the Civic Sector. The agency had his full support in the continue reading : Passing of Former BOD Dir. Elmer S. Quillo

VCWD‘s annual tree-planting activity was conducted again today, August 20,2021, at VCWD Watershed and Nature Park in celebration of the agency’s 41st anniversary. A total of 290 seedlings composed of different fruit and indigenous tree species were planted by the active and visionary employees of the agency. By simultaneously conducting tree planting and growing activities, continue reading : VCWD Anniversary Tree Planting Activity

Congratulations to the winners of Healthcare Kit and COVID-19 Essential Care Kit during the VCWD’s Anniversary Electronic Raffle Draw! Below are the winners and the corresponding prizes: HEALTHCARE KIT 1. ALKUINO, GABRIEL L. #4 2. AMOR, FEDERICO #2 3. ANA, EVANGELINE M. 4. ANTIPORDA, JOSEPHINE 5. ANTONIO, SUBELINA B. 6. ARCAYERA, ANNA JANE 7. ASTRONOMO, continue reading : VCWD’s Anniversary Electronic Raffle Draw Winners

In today’s round table discussion on Smart Water Management System, hosted by Geonobel Inc., GM Coco, delivered an enthusiastic talk on the importance of the Geoviewer Map in the asset management of the agency, highlighting specifically on how the assets can be monitored and quantified even when it is situated underground. She also discussed on continue reading : VCWD General Manager Coco Paluga advocates the Full Digital Transformation Act of 2020

In celebration of the Valencia City Water District’s anniversary, a holy mass was offered by the agency today, August 2, 2021, at San Agustin Parish Church presided by the Bishop Elect Noel P. Pedregosa, as thanksgiving for the 41 years of VCWD’s continued service to the city of Valencia. Today’s gospel ventured on the five continue reading : 41st Anniversary Holy Mass

This day marks the 41st founding anniversary of the Valencia City Water District. Founded in 1980, the agency only had 2 intake spring boxes and 275 unmetered service connections. In more than four decades, the agency, through the past and present management, successfully undertook huge developments in the form of project implementations on the expansion continue reading : “Navigating into the New Normal: VCWD Resilient at 41”

The Valencia City Water District in Partnership with the City Health Office successfully conducted the COVID-19 Vaccination Virtual Orientation Program. Virtually attended by the VCWD employees through the Zoom platform, registered nurses from the City Health Office Mr. Yobrem Silvano and Ms. Venadyl Cantero led the orientation and expounded on the importance of getting vaccinated.The continue reading : VCWD Conducts COVID-19 Virtual Vaccination Orientation Program

In celebration of the Valencia City Water District’s 41st Anniversary, we will be having an electronic raffle draw! Please read further:Qualifications for electronic raffle: 1. Open to all on-time paying customers from the period July 1 to August 4, 2021 VCWD; 2. It is an active service connection;3. Winning customer must NOT be an EMPLOYEE continue reading : VCWD Anniversary E-Raffle Draw

The Philippine Association of Water Districts Conference is held annually bringing up constant coordination and mutual dealings with fellow water districts nationwide. For the first time in its 42 years of celebration, the PAWD Conference was held in a virtual platform, in keeping up with the current times brought about by the COVID-19 Pandemic.  With continue reading : VCWD Joins in the 1st Virtual 42nd PAWD National Convention

The VCWD is forever grateful to your contibutions and support especially in all the project implementations of the agency. Your soul may have departed this world but your legacy will be forever treasured. Romans 14:8 – “For if we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord. So continue reading : The Valencia City Water District family mourns for the passing of the LWUA Acting Administrator, Mr. Jeci Lapus.

“For they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.” – Luke 20:36 Thank you for dedicating 30 years of your life serving VCWD, “Sir Adok”. Your contribution to the agency is immeasurable, and your happy personality will surely be missed. Our hearts are continue reading : VCWD Mourns for the Passing of Jordan Adok

Your VCWD family is priviledged and immensely grateful to have you as one of the agency’s Board of Directors. Amid the challenges and adversities the VCWD faced, especially in the middle of this pandemic, you greatly helped maneuver the management’s response to these arising problems and pressing concerns. Even more, VCWD remains resilient and proactive continue reading : Happy birthday to one of our Board of Directors representing the Civic Sector, Dir. Isabel I. Casilang

Endeared by his VCWD family for his fatherly leadership, he was the agency’s GM, the Chairman, the mentor, and the founder of VCWD Cooperative – but more importantly, he is simply the “Tatay” everyone could look up and call unto. Under his management, the coverage and operation were expanded, and additional connections and installations were continue reading : VCWD mourns for the passing of Mr. Romeo “Romy” V. Garcia, who is now in the Kingdom of Our Lord.

Following activities #PurpleMondays with surPRIZES for Best Dressed in Purple (Male and Female) Pose, Post, Win! Juana be surPRIZED? Giving off Advocacy materials to VCWD Walk-in Customers through electronic spin a wheel VCWD Women Employees actively participated to PCW Online forum Series Poster- Making Contest in line with the theme “Juana Laban sa Pandemya, Kaya!” continue reading : Valencia City Water District successfully concluded its month-long National Women’s Month Celebration 2021.

Congratulations to ALL OUR LUCKY JUANAS who won various Women’s Month advocacy materials. We would like to extend our gratitude to all our WOMEN PAYING CUSTOMERS who participated in this activity! To these Lucky Juanas, you may claim your prize starting March 26, 2021 (from 10:00am until 12:00 noon only)For those who are unavailable on continue reading : POSE, POST, WIN! JUANA BE surPRIZED? ANNOUNCEMENT OF WINNERS!

VCWD joins the celebration of the World Water Day 2021 with the theme “Pagpapahalaga ng Tubig” Celebrate with us by joining our Spoken Word Poetry Contest and win the following prizes: 1st Prize P3,000.00 Cash + Power Bank + Certificate of Recognition2nd Prize P2,000.00 Cash + Flash Drive (USB) + Certificate of Recognition3rd Prize P1,000.00 continue reading :

Qualifications: 1. Open to all women paying customers of VCWD Mechanics: 1. Pose, selfie, pose!Take a selfie/picture at the designated photo booth at VCWD holding area, main office, Purok 4A, Poblacion, Valencia City from March 1, 2021 to March 19, 2021. 2. Post it now! Comment down your selfie at the pinned post of the continue reading : “Pose, Post, Win: Juana be surPRIZEd?”

Every 22nd of March each year, people and organizations mark World Water Day by taking action to tackle the water crisis. World Water Day 2021 will focus on the theme, ‘Valuing Water’. This focus will extend beyond issues of pricing to include the environmental, social, and cultural value people place on water. Learn more about continue reading : VCWD Celebrates World Water Day 2021

Another noble undertaking through a bloodletting activity has been conducted by VCWD this month of love, in active partnership with Philippine Red Cross and City Health Office. As its yearly activity, bloodletting has been a practice of VCWD in its aim of giving back to the society. It gives high significance in helping extend lives continue reading : “Safe blood saves lives.”

Join us this February 19, 2021 at 9:00 AM. to 3:00 P.M. as we celebrate the month of love through a conduct of Blood-letting Activity. Quick tips before donating blood: 1. Get plenty of sleep 2. Eat a healthy meal 3. Avoid fatty foods 4. Drink an extra 16 ounces of water 5. Donor must continue reading : VCWD 2021 Bloodletting Activity

VCWD celebrates Our Lady of Lourde’s appearance to a young peasant girl, Bernadette, in 1858 in Lourdes, France. Through a set of private revelations, Mary revealed herself as “the Immaculate Conception.” Our Lady of Lourdes is a significant site where Catholics can deepen their faith. In celebration of the feast, a holy mass was offered continue reading : VCWD Celebrates Feast of our Lady of Lourdes, 2021

VCWD is an ISO Certified Firm! We are fully equipped to deliver the highest quality of service to our customers. VCWD ISO Certificate Number: 66772

Director Juanito P. Lavina Jr. takes oath on January 11, 2021 for the third renewal of his appointment as VCWD’s Board of Director, representing the Business Sector. Valencia City Mayor Azucena P. Huervas graced the oath-taking, together with the other members of the Board of Directors namely; Dir. Alberto Q. Chavez, Dir. Edwin C. Villahermosa, continue reading : Dir. Lavina renews appointment as VCWD Board of Director, Business Sector.

We are now accepting Laboratory test services for the ff: 1. MTFT 2. Heterotropic Plate Count (HPC) VCWD Water Testing Laboratory is located at Purok 17A Balite Drive, Poblacion, Valencia City (Old VCWD Office) You may contact our Laboratory personnel through the following numbers: Sr. Laboratory Staff: 09270210645 Laboratory Staff: 09757280992 Laboratory Staff: 09173211165 You continue reading : VCWD Water Testing Laboratory is now accredited – per DOH accreditation no. 10-011-2022-LW-1.