East Zone concessionaire Manila Water has once again been recognized as the Philippines’ Best Managed Company in Utility Services in the Philippines, earning the Gold Award at the 2026 FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies Poll.
Manila Water also emerged as a standout among publicly listed Philippine companies, winning Gold as Best Small Cap Company. Further highlighting its leadership strength, Gigi T. Miguel received Gold for Best CFO, while Arnold Jether A. Mortera earned Bronze for Best COO.
East Zone concessionaire Manila Water has once again been recognized as the Best Managed Company in Utility Services in the Philippines, earning the Gold Award at the 2026 FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies Poll. The recognition affirms the Company’s continued commitment to sound corporate governance, operational excellence, and long-term value creation in a rapidly evolving utilities sector.
The FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies awards are widely regarded as one of the region’s most credible benchmarks of corporate leadership and performance, based on votes and insights from investors and financial analysts across Asia. Manila Water’s repeat recognition underscores the Company’s resilience and strategic discipline amid changing market conditions, as well as its ability to consistently deliver reliable water and wastewater services to millions of Filipinos.
Beyond industry leadership, Manila Water also emerged as a standout among publicly listed Philippine companies, winning Gold as Best Small Cap Company. This market accolade reflects strong investor confidence in the Company’s financial fundamentals, prudent capital management, and clear growth direction, supported by disciplined execution and sustainability-driven investments.
Regular cleaning and maintenance of aerator tanks in Manila Water’s Ilugin Sewage Treatment Plant.
The Company’s people and leadership were likewise recognized for their outstanding contributions. Gigi T. Miguel, Manila Water’s Chief Financial Officer, was awarded Gold for Best CFO, in recognition of her stewardship in maintaining financial stability, enhancing transparency, and strengthening investor trust. Meanwhile, Arnold Jether A. Mortera, Chief Operating Officer, earned Bronze for Best COO, highlighting his role in driving operational efficiency, service reliability, and customer-focused innovations across the Company’s service areas.
“These recognitions from FinanceAsia are a strong affirmation of our collective efforts as an organization. They reflect not only the strength of our strategies and systems, but also the dedication and expertise of our people, who continue to raise the bar in their respective fields while remaining firmly guided by our purpose of improving lives and support economic resilience through critical infrastructure and responsible water stewardship,” says Roberto Locsin, Manila Water President and CEO.
This latest recognition builds on Manila Water’s sustained record of excellence in the FinanceAsia Asia’s Best Companies Poll. In 2025, the Company earned gold awards in both the Market and
Industry categories, clinching top honors for Best in Mid Cap Company and Best Managed Utility Services Company. Manila Water was also voted Best Managed Utility Services Company in 2017, underscoring the consistency of its leadership, governance, and operational performance over the years.
Earlier, Manila Water was named Best Managed Mid Cap Company in 2009 and 2010 and consistently included in Asia’s Best Managed Companies list in 2009, 2010, and 2012.
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