𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐢𝐬 𝐅𝐎𝐈 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐭 A Certificate of Compliance is awarded to Valencia City Water District for being fully compliant with the set of Freedom of Information (FOI) requirements as validated by the Presidential Communications Office. The VCWD shall continue improving public knowledge, strengthen transparency, and ensure accountability through the public’s access to information.

The VCWD received a 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 during the 2023 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐠𝐨 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 on November 10, 2023, at Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City, for promoting Voluntary Blood Donation for the achievement of the vision of Republic Act 7719 “The National Blood Service Act of 1994”. The awards were given by the DOH Center continue reading : 2023 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐠𝐨 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 -Business Establishment City Level was awarded to Valencia City Water District during the 7th City Nutrition Awarding Ceremony on August 22, 2023, at Alejandro’s Suites and Venue. Also, General Manager Ma. Socorro Ester R. Paluga graced the occasion as Guest Speaker of the event with Ms. Mary Anne E. Lapiz to receive continue reading : 𝐁𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 -Business Establishment City Level

𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 Concluding the 43rd Founding Anniversary of VCWD, the VCWD executives and staff planted 200 Narra trees at the VCWD Cabanuangan Watershed on August 11, 2023. Dear partners from WinCorp and the Rotary Club of Metro Valencia also participated in the Tree Planting Activity.

𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝟒𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 A night of splendor to celebrate the fruitful years of Valencia City Water Districts in its 43rd Founding Anniversary with the theme, “Flowing forward together: VCWD @ 43”. All are gathered to commemorate the success of VCWD over the years and to recognize the employees for their exemplary performance and loyalty continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝟒𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘

𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐒 The VCWD recognizes the contribution and outstanding performance rendered by the loyalty awardees of Valencia City Water District employees for rendering at least ten (10) years of continuous and satisfactory service. The loyalty award given to employees is composed of a plaque, loyalty memorabilia, and a cash gift. -15 𝒚𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒔 𝒐𝒇 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆- continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐋𝐎𝐘𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐘 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐄𝐄𝐒

𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐏𝐔𝐌𝐏 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 On August 8, 2023, the VCWD conducted a Blessing and Commissioning of the reactivated Malabuaya Pump Station located at Purok 17 Batangan, Valencia City. The blessing was led by Rev. Fr. Jose R. Sumastre and participated by the VCWD BOD’s, executives, and staff together with the invited honorable continue reading : 𝐁𝐋𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐌𝐈𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐁𝐔𝐀𝐘𝐀 𝐏𝐔𝐌𝐏 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍

Appreciation of thanks to all our heroes for their voluntary blood donation and sincerity in saving lives. The program went successful through the full support of our dear partners: Geonobel Mie Oro Plast Corporation Provincial Health Office City Health Office Baranggay Health Workers Rotary Club of Metro Valencia The VCWD was able to collect 101 continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐁𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐃𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 |AUGUST 4, 2023

Congratulations to all the winners of the VCWD Pick-a-prize! VCWD gave away almost 70 water storage containers as a way of promoting water conservation as well as to pay tribute to the valued customers in celebration of its 43rd Founding Anniversary. Also, early-paying customers were served morning snacks and took part in the significant celebration continue reading : 𝐏𝐈𝐂𝐊-𝐀-𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐙𝐄 Raffle Bonanza

𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖, 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖 VCWD Water Conservation Program The VCWD launched its Water Conservation Program which highly aims to establish a strong consumer culture for water conservation; create partnerships and local networks in water efficiency activities; and contribute to attaining a better environment by adopting water efficiency. It encourages all the customers of continue reading : 𝐒𝐋𝐎𝐖 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐎𝐖, 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐑𝐎𝐖

𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝟒𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 |𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟎𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 “Flowing forward together: VCWD at 43”, signifies the robustness and resiliency of VCWD amidst the circumstances has kept its flow moving forward. Unwrapping the celebration was a Holy Mass presided by Rev. Fr. Edgar Boglosa which was attended by the BODs, executives, and staff. A celebration continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝟒𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 |𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝟎𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

The VCWD participated in the Family Color Run, in line with the celebration of Nutrition Month, spearheaded by the City Nutrition Committee which encourages people to take care of their health by exercising and eating nutritious foods.

VCWD will celebrate its 𝟒𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 on 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, with surprises for valued customers. Visit our office on August 1, 2023, and get the chance to “𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤-𝐚-𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐳𝐞” and win! A total of 42 water storage containers will be given away to the lucky winners with an active connection to VCWD. Game Mechanics: 1.Customers continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐘 𝐑𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐋𝐄 𝐁𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐍𝐙𝐀

VCWD ranked 3rd and 5th among the agencies under the jurisdiction of GSIS Malaybalay Branch Office for CY 2021 and 2022, recognized for its collection efficiency efforts towards better local governance and efficient public service. This award honors agencies that have been religiously and accurately paying GSIS premiums and loan payments on time and complying continue reading : VCWD ranked 3rd and 5th among the agencies under the jurisdiction of GSIS Malaybalay Branch Office for CY 2021 and 2022

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐈 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐆𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 | 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 Early today, executives and employees of VCWD actively engaged in the Valencia Pulangi River Gakit Festival 2023. This activity remembers the significant roles of Gakits and the Pulangui River in the socio-economic development of our beloved City continue reading : 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐕𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐈𝐀 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐏𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐈 𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐆𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐓 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 | 𝐉𝐔𝐋𝐘 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 Gearing toward a sustainable water supply to the customers, VCWD ventures for a Water Treatment Facility by reactivating the Malabuaya Pump Station which was long-standing and abandoned in 2006. Mindanao Laboratory Services will finance, construct, and install continue reading : 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐚 𝐏𝐮𝐦𝐩 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝-𝐡𝐢𝐭 𝐁𝐫𝐠𝐲. 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐨𝐝 On June 22, 2023, VCWD rapidly responded to areas in need of water to flush all loose dirt brought by the heavy rain on Wednesday night, June 20, 2023.

𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 Today, personnel from the Customer Services Division (CSD) and Commercial and Engineering Department (CED) successfully conducted their first Baranggayan in Brgy. Pinatilan. The Baranggayan aims to strengthen ties with the stakeholders as well as to educate the public on the importance of water conservation. It also serves as an continue reading : 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 | 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 LOOK: Ongoing civil and hydraulic works for the Reactivation of Malabuaya Pump Station The reactivation of Malabuaya Pump Station will help augment the water supply of Brgy. Kahaponan, Brgy. Batangan and some parts of Brgy. Pinatilan. This project is under the Bulk Water Supply Agreement by and between a private supplier and continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒: Ongoing civil and hydraulic works for the Reactivation of Malabuaya Pump Station

𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 LOOK: Ongoing construction of the new 500 cu.m. glass-fused to steel bolted reservoir located beside the old Estrada Reservoir in Purok 10, Brgy. Poblacion. As part of the DBP loan, the new reservoir will serve as an additional reserve for PS 14 and PS 11 serving the most customers of Brgy. Poblacion. continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒: Ongoing construction of the new 500 cu.m. glass-fused to steel bolted reservoir located beside the old Estrada Reservoir in Purok 10, Brgy. Poblacion.

LOOK: VCWD is featured in the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) official publication, Waterpoint. Also, VCWD received a certificate of participation in the concluded Huwarang Lingkod-Tubig Awards with the theme “Best in Partnerships in the Promotion of Water and Sanitation Campaigns” during the annual celebration of UN-declared World Water Day on March 22, 2023. Read continue reading : VCWD is featured in the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) official publication, Waterpoint

𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 Envisioning for upgraded billing and collection system, the Metro Kalibo Water District, Province of Aklan, conducted a benchmarking activity on the existing Geographic Information System (GIS) and Water Billing & Collection System (WBCS) of Valencia City Water District on May 29, 2023. continue reading : 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐫𝐨 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐛𝐨 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐭 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐭

𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 The Philippine Guardians Brotherhood Inc. (PBGI) – Valencia organized a community outreach program, tree-growing, and supplemental feeding activities which were actively participated by various group organizations including Valencia City Water District. The VCWD distributed 80 sets of hygiene kits and food to the residents of Sitio Sumpong, Brgy continue reading : 𝐂𝐎𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐎𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 | 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

The VCWD attended the Valencia City ENRO’s activity on Action Covenant Signing: Bringing Together Local Stakeholders for the Environment at the City Nursery Ground, Valencia City on May 26, 2023. The event intends to highlight participation and actions toward a sustainable environment, especially in the City of Valencia. A covenant signing was engaged by each continue reading : Action Covenant Signing for a Sustainable Valencia City Environment | May 26, 2023

𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓 | 𝟏𝟓-𝟏𝟗 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 The VCWD Internal Audit Team is equipped to assess the effectiveness of the quality management system and overall performance of VCWD operation provided under BN ES ISO 9001:2015. All work processes are carefully evaluated to conform to the set standard in the supply continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐓𝐒 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓 | 𝟏𝟓-𝟏𝟗 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

In celebration of Earth Day 2023, our outgoing student interns had a tree-planting activity at the VCWD Cabanuangan Watershed. The students toured the preserved area and were introduced to various types of trees by For. Roy John Borbon. The VCWD’s perspective to educate and involve the youth in taking care of the environment best promotes continue reading : 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

GM Coco shares VCWD’s “Digital Transformation Journey” during the Knowledge Event on Asset Management System held at Asian Development Bank, ADB Headquarters, this day, April 11, 2023. The program is piloted in Leknath, Nepal. GM Coco solicits financial support/grants from ADB’s High-Level Technology Fund, to finance VCWD’s technology advancements. The knowledge-sharing is joined by personnel continue reading : 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭/𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐃𝐁

In observance of the Holy Week, the VCWD had its Lenten Recollection and Holy Mass on April 4, 2023, held at the VCWD Covered Court. The sacred scriptures was conveyed by Rev. Fr. Leo Caingles, Asst. Parish Priest of San Agustin Parish Church, as the Spiritual Speaker. In this season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving, continue reading : 𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐘 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐒

The care for women’s value and significance bloomed in celebration of Women’s Month in March 2023. The VCWD GAD project implementers successfully wrapped its program in surprising and informative sight. March 6 – GAD Kick-off activity Presentation of the month-long activities March 8 – International Women’s Day Special treats for paying Juanas March 9 – continue reading : Culmination program for Women’s Month Celebration

VCWD General Manager, Ms. Paluga, attended the 9th Sangguniang Panlungsod Committee Hearing of the Committee of the Whole on March 27, 2023. GM Paluga presented the current water situation of Valencia City and the need for a 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝗸 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 to avert the water crisis situation.

Let us take part in the EARTH HOUR celebration today, March 25, 2023! From 8:30PM to 9:30PM, we are to switch off or dim non-essential lights, including streetlights, signage or other lights in our facilities or homes during this global lights-out event. VCWD supports this movement for our future, for the benefit of people and continue reading : EARTH HOUR 2023

Congratulations to all the winners of the VCWD World Water Day Video Campaign Contest! 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝗩𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗔 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 Students: 1. Hannah Lynn T. Edullantes 2. Sofia Mae B. Tamayo 3. Aleli A. Abonete 4. Harley Kim S. Cortel 5. Acsah Cachrisya D. Codilla Faculty Coach: 1. Jade B. Montejo 𝑺𝑬𝑪𝑶𝑵𝑫 𝑷𝑳𝑨𝑪𝑬 𝗦𝗔𝗡 𝗔𝗚𝗨𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡 𝗜𝗡𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗧𝗨𝗧𝗘 continue reading : Congratulations to all the winners of the VCWD World Water Day Video Campaign Contest!

The Valencia City Water District joyously celebrated 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 on 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟐𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑. It is a global celebration that focuses on the importance of freshwater and advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. This year’s campaign focuses on the observance of 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒔. It calls to continue reading : 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑺𝒐𝒍𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑺𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝑪𝒓𝒊𝒔𝒊𝒔

𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲 Every year, World Water Day (22 March) raises awareness and inspires action to tackle the water and sanitation crisis. It is a United Nations observance, coordinated by UN-Water and led by one or more UN-Water Members and Partners with a related mandate. World Water Day 2023 is about accelerating change continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲

Happy Women’s Month Juanas! The VCWD employees are now wearing purple fits as they signify support for the 𝑾𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏’𝒔 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒉 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏. The active VCWD GAD Committee has organized relevant and substantive activities in line with the 2023 NWMC and the Gender and Development (GAD) objectives. Come visit our office and enjoy our amazing treats as continue reading : Happy Women’s Month Juanas!

𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐎𝐓𝐎𝐎 VCWD Bloodletting Activity This month of love, VCWD recently conducted its 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅𝒍𝒆𝒕𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑨𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒕𝒚 on 𝑭𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝟏𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑, at the VCWD Covered Court. We salute all the 𝟏𝟎𝟏 brave heroes who selflessly gave their most precious “gift of life” – blood. The successful event was made possible because of the unwavering support of the continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑

𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝟐 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓 On January 17, 2023, VCWD once again passed the ISO External Audit by the NQA Quality Assurance. The External Auditor, Mr. Rannie Bernardino, congratulated the team for the continual improvement of its quality management systems in conformance with BS EN ISO 9001:2015. VCWD underwent an extensive company-wide audit continue reading : 𝐕𝐂𝐖𝐃 𝐏𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐈𝐒𝐎 𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐕𝐄𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝟐 𝐀𝐔𝐃𝐈𝐓

Safe space, Measurable output, Agile mindset, Rebuilding, and Technology driven are the standpoints of the Valencia City Water District for the year 2022. Considering the various adjustments brought about by the “new normal”, the unfaltering dedication and hard work of the team came out stronger to meet customer demands and strategically aim for continual service continue reading : SMART VCWD

In celebration of the Philippine Association of Water Districts’ 48th Founding Anniversary, VCWD supports its environmental initiatives through the conduct of a Tree Planting Activity on August 31, 2022, in line with the theme, “PAWD @ Embracing the Challenges for a Better Environment in the New Normal”. VCWD employees planted a total of 200 endemic continue reading : VCWD Tree Planting Activity 2022 | August 26, 2022

VCWD Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue (ABKD) Synchronized Clean-up Drive | June 24, 2022 Dengue virus is a serious threat to public health. Most episodes occur during the wet season and are estimated at about thousands of symptomatic infections in the Philippines every year. With this, VCWD employees enjoined in a clean-up drive activity to keep continue reading : VCWD Aksyon Barangay Kontra Dengue (ABKD) Synchronized Clean-up Drive | June 24, 2022

New VCWD Hotline Numbers Customers may text/call all complaints, queries, and requests thru these hotline numbers. Make sure to provide the necessary details to help us locate your area and take immediate action. Queries on Water Bill New Water Service Connection Report Illegal Connection Other Concerns 0916-712-3716 (088) 828-2057-107 Leakage Before Meter/ Mainline Leakage 0920-972-0971 continue reading : New VCWD Hotline Numbers

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.