SUBICWATER

Last January 13, 2021, SUBICWATER received its first drop of water from the Morong Water Treatment Plant, with the commissioning of its facility in Morong, Bataan. During this initial entry of the Morong Bulk Water Supply, SUBICWATER is ensuring that all standards meet the requirements of the DOH, and Philippine National Standard for Drinking Water. […]

While the entire nation focuses on addressing the impacts of COVID-19, health experts have also warned of another potential health threat, especially for shuttered establishments like factories, hotels and malls- Legionnaire’s Disease. A severe, and sometimes lethal, form of pneumonia, Legionnaire’s Disease may be traced to buildings that have not seen any use for prolonged […]

On November 21, 2019, two of SUBICWATER’s employees were honored in front of guests, judges, and other members of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), as they were awarded with their plaques and tokens for being included in the winners of the Ten Outstanding Freeport Workers (TOFW) 2019. The first winner to be awarded was […]

Last October 1, 2019, Mayor Rolen Paulino, Jr. graced the main office of SUBICWATER to observe and learn about the day-to-day operations of the company, as well as to meet the people managing the water and wastewater utilities of the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and Olongapo City. The visit began with a lunch at the […]

On September 25, 2019, members of the top management team of SUBICWATER, along with select department managers, participated in an open discussion with the Technopreneurship and Collaborative Applied Research Faculty of the Technological Institute of the Philippines (TIP). The goal of the meeting was to identify pertinent issues and explore potential solutions that may be […]

As part of SUBICWATER’s continuous efforts to ensure the preparedness and safety of its customers and employees, the company participated in the Olongapo City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office’s (OCDRRMO) earthquake drill on August 29, 2019. After the drill, an overall evaluation was done by the OCDRRMO to assess the readiness and processes of […]

Late in June, SUBICWATER opened its doors to welcome visitors from the US Navy, who participated in a tour of the Binictican Water Treatment Plant (BWTP). Representatives from various departments of their team were briefed on the entire water treatment process of the plant, including the transportation of the water from the raw water source […]

During the month of August, SUBICWATER, in partnership with the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Ecology Center and members of select Indigenous People (IP) communities, worked hand-in-hand to conserve the forests in Olongapo City and the Subic Bay Freeport Zone. On August 2, volunteers braved the torrential rains to climb Mt. Sta. Rita to reach […]

On July 29, 2019, SUBICWATER inaugurated its Balite Reservoir and Booster Station, located in Gordon Heights, Olongapo City. Gracing the event, and braving the morning showers was none other than Mayor Rolen Paulino, Jr. who took the time to join the ribbon cutting and commissioning ceremony for the facility. Also joining Mayor Paulino were SUBICWATER’s […]

Last July 27, 2019, SUBICWATER was invited to participate in the kapaligiRUN event of the Boy Scouts of the Philippines James L. Gordon Council, Olongapo City. As support, SUBICWATER provided drinking water and pandesal for the 600 girl and boy scouts who joined the clean-up/ fun-run activity. A drinking and pandesal station was stationed at […]

From June to July, the management of SUBICWATER implemented the water philosophy program which aimed to create a common and fundamental understanding of water among all employees of SUBICWATER. Additionally, it was designed to form a unified stand in the delivery of the organization’s vision and mission. Under the curriculum of the program, 19 topics […]

In May 2019, SUBICWATER provided 20 water jugs to the Subic Bay Freeport Chamber of Commerce (SBFCC) in support of its first ever Rainbow Bubble Run. The event, which was held on May 19, 2019 gathered participants from Olongapo City and the Subic Bay Freeport to join the fun activity held at the Meat Plus […]

On April 26, 2019, SUBICWATER officially commissioned its new Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) at the New Container Terminal (NCT) inside the Subic Bay Freeport Zone (SBFZ). With the new facility, wastewater from the locators in the Lower Cubi Area will be able to undergo the proper treatment process, before it is released into the sea. […]

  Our dear customers must always store water in clean and covered containers now that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has put Luzon on a red alert status. Should Olongapo City or Subic Bay Freeport be affected by rotating power interruptions, SUBICWATER will run its facilities on generator sets only. As a […]

The water and sewerage utility company serving Olongapo City and Subic Bay Freeport has assured its customers that water supply will be adequate throughout summer, even as parts of Metro Manila this early were already forced to undergo rotating service interruptions due to supply shortage. Officials of the private firm Subic Water and Sewerage Co., […]

Food shortage, climate change, and higher prices of goods. Challenges that are faced by every person on a day-to-day basis. But as with any problem, there is always a solution. In line with SUBICWATER’s drive to create innovative means to address pressing concerns for its stakeholders, the company created an Organic Farming Program that aims […]

As a means of promoting proper hydration throughout Olongapo City, SUBICWATER implemented an initiative to provide each of the seventeen barangays in Olongapo City with their own water dispensers. As early as December 2018, SUBICWATER turned over hot/ cold water dispensers to the chairpersons of each village. By the first quarter of 2019, all 17 […]

Kids of the beneficiaries getting a taste of clean, potable water for the first time! The collective efforts of SUBICWATER, Xylem Watermark, and Planet Water Foundation has made life brighter for nine indigenous families in the far-flung village of Mampueng in Old Cabalan. The ‘Aqua Home’ is a solar kit composed of solar panels that […]

Mga Magnanakaw ng Metro, Tiklo sa Old Cabalan! Good news sa mga nanakawan ng kuntador ng tubig. Tatlong kalalakihan ang naaktuhan na nagnanakaw ng metro ng tubig kaninang madaling-araw sa Barangay Old Cabalan. Sila ay nadakip at agad na dinala ng Old Cabalan BPAT sa Police Station-4 sa kalapit na barangay ng New Cabalan, kasama […]

9,000 PAYMENT CENTERS NATIONWIDE: SUBICWATER customers now have access to ECPay-accredited establishments after a memorandum of agreement was signed between the two firms on September 3 in Quezon City. In photo are (L-R front row) ECPay General Manager Ma. Patricia Dela Fuente- Pascual, ECPay President Jude Aguilar, SUBICWATER CEO Benjamin Antonio III, and SUBICWATER Head […]

GIVE BLOOD, SAVE LIVES: SUBICWATER was able to raise 26 units of 450-ml blood bags during the blood drive held at the its main office in Subic Bay Freeport on Wednesday. The company’s annual blood drive is being held in coordination with the Philippine National Red Cross- Olongapo City Chapter.

SUBICWATER CEO Benjamin “Bubong” Antonio III presents the “Best in Music” award to Cia Hermosa-Jorge, director of the film entry “Old Skool”, during the awards night of the first Subic Bay International Film Festival held on June 24. Antonio sat on the jury that evaluated the six film entries this year: “Bhoy Intsik” by Joel […]



HONEST WORKER: SUBICWATER contractor Emil Garcia (right) turns over the wallet he found this morning to an admin staff of SUBICWATER. The wallet, which was found lying near the NSD compound in Subic Bay Freeport, contains a considerable amount of money, an ATM card, company ID, and other personal effects of one Jaylor Eliot, who […]

#DROUGHT CONDITION-1, MULING ITINAAS NG SUBICWATER Mabilis na pagbagsak ng suplay mula sa mga ilog na pinagkukunan ng Binictican Water Plant (BWTP) ang naitala ng SUBICWATER noong gabi ng Mayo 3, dahilan upang muling ideklara ng kumpanya ang #DroughtCondition1 sa rehiyon. Unang naapektuhan ang influence area ng Nagbaculao Pumping Station (mula Kalaklan Lighthouse, Nagbaculao, hanggang […]

  Officials of SUBICWATER and the Subic Bay Water Regulatory Board (SBWRB) have finally agreed to declare Drought Condition-1 over Olongapo City and Subic Bay Freeport, Early this morning, SUBICWATER recorded an alarming drop in stream flows, forcing the company to limit supply to portions of Kalaklan and Barretto. The accompanying drop in pressure has […]

ABRIL 24: Pormal nang idineklara ng Subic Water and Sewerage Co., Inc. (SUBICWATER) ang pag-iral ng Drought Condition-1 sa Lungsod ng Olongapo at sa Subic Bay Freeport Zone bunsod ng halos 12% na kakulangan sa suplay ng tubig. Ilan sa mga agad na naapektuhan nito ang pinakamatataas at pinakamalalayong bahagi ng New Cabalan, Barretto, Kalaklan, […]

  RESEARCH WORK: Amid reports of the Sta. Rita River turning black (downstream and far from our pumping station), SUBICWATER personnel started conducting experimental interventions that will help address the issue should the problem extend to our raw water intakes. In the next few days, the company will proceed further downstream, near the “Lumang Palengke” […]

  NO OIL SPILL: Personnel from SUBICWATER and the Olongapo City Public Affairs Office (PAO) conducted a follow-up inspection this morning along the Sta. Rita River, from the raw water pumping station near Clark Street (upstream) down to the Sta. Rita Bridge (downstream). Yesterday, a concerned citizen raised the possibility of an oil spill after […]

So this is why we have recorded a significant drop in Sta. Rita river’s flow rate for the past few days, prompting us to reduce pressure in the water distribution system by 1-3 psi. Affected barangays were East Bajac-bajac, West Bajac-bajac, and Sta. Rita. http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/16/18/subic-sizzles-in-hottest-day-of-the-year-pagasa

Naramdaman na natin ang pagtaas ng temperatura ngayong opisyal nang idineklara ng PAGASA ang simula ng panahon ng tag-init. Malaki na rin ang ibinagsak ng flow rate ng ating mga ilog kung kaya’t simula Abril 17, hihina ang pressure ng tubig ng 1-3 psi (pounds per square inch) sa mga barangay ng East Bajac-bajac, West- […]

  SUCCESS: After a series of trial runs, SUBICWATER CEO Benjamin “Bubong” Antonio III (left) and Water Supply Operations Head Jaime Garcia (center) finally open the New Cabalan Deep Well valves to bring an additional 400,000 liters of treated ground water to this barangay daily. Water from this facility previously has a significant concentration of […]

  NAGBACULAO SEASIDE SERVICE EXPANSION: Barangay Kalaklan Chairman Willie Umali and SUBICWATER CEO Benjamin “Bubong” Antonio III lead the ceremonial opening of water valve for the seaside community in Nagbaculao, Barangay Kalaklan. Around 300 residents will benefit from this service expansion project of SUBICWATER.

MICRO-FILTRATION SYSTEM FOR NEW CABALAN WELL: Officials of SUBICWATER inspect the filtration facilty added to the deep well in the Lopez Jaena area of Barangay New Cabalan. The filters are meant to improve the quality of water being drawn from the said well. The New Cabalan Deep Well will be recommissioned within 24-hours to supply […]

  History has showed great civilizations disappearing when their water sources vanished. Olongapo City would suffer the same fate if we fail to address the growing number of informal settlers encroaching into our few remaining watershed areas. Case in point is SUBICWATER’s so-called Old Dam in Barangay Gordon Heights, up in the mountains where the […]

Around 75 pupils from the Old Cabalan Integrated School (OCABIS) received a nutritious breakfast prepared by personnel of Subic Water and Sewerage Co., Inc. (SUBICWATER), who was tasked to lead the January 15 installment of the 90-day supplemental feeding program. The three-month program aims to restore to normal the nutritional status of undernourished pupils, and […]

Joseph Paje, or ‘Jojo’ as he is commonly called by his colleagues, is currently a Logistics Specialist assigned to the fleet management section of the company. He started out as a utility worker— a fact that he is proud of, as it just shows how far his efforts at self-improvement has taken him. He strived […]

DEKADA ’90— hindi maitatanggi na isa ito sa mga pinakamapanghamong yugto sa kasaysayan ng Olongapo at Subic Bay Freeport. Kalagitnaan ng taong 1991 nang magtamo ng matinding pinsala ang siyudad matapos na pumutok ang bulkang Pinatubo. Ang sitwasyon ay lumala pa noong 1992, noong ganap nang napaalis ng gobyerno ang mga Amerikano mula sa Subic […]

SUBICWATER’s capital expenditures (Capex) on physical projects amounted to P34.62 million for the first three months of this year. This was brought by the completion of 27 projects and partial completion of 18 others. So far, total Capex spending for the last three fiscal years starting April 2014 has reached P501.8 million.   Pipe Network […]

The recently-completed Sibul Booster Station will improve water services to the highest points in Barangay East Bajac-bajac, a village that shares borders with that of Subic Bay Freeport. This facility will draw water from the three Saluysoy Tanks which sit on one side of the ridge separating the village from the fenced-in former US naval […]

The two-million liter modular tank inside the Mabayuan Water Treatment Plant (MWTP) compound was upgraded with another set of pump and motor which will provide water supply to Barangay Gordon Heights in case of plant shutdowns.

A superior filter media capable of removing iron and manganese in water is now being used in the Mabayuan Water Treatment Plant.

  About two years ago, SUBICWATER’s geo-resistivity surveys identified a possible ground water source in the Iram Resettlement Area in Barangay New Cabalan. A test drilling immediately followed, but results were unsatisfactory: water yield was way below the minimum requirement to make the operation of a pump station viable. At around the same time, the […]

In Subic Bay Freeport, those in the food service industry are required to have grease traps, which are plumbing devices designed to intercept animal fats and vegetable oils from the kitchen before they enter a wastewater disposal system. Grease solidifies under normal temperature. Other solid particles such as hair, food scraps, and dirt get trapped […]

A seasoned management expert on enterprise risk management, systems auditing, business processes re-engineering, and information technology is SUBICWATER’s new chief executive officer. He is no other than Benjamin “Bubong” Antonio III, who served as Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority’s (SBMA) representative to the SUBICWATER Board for three years up to 2016, being an SBMA Board member […]

The ‘ber’ months are finally here! For us Filipinos, this is the much-awaited signal to start playing Christmas carols and decorating our homes with bright reds, golds, and greens. A word of advice, though, for those who have already been bitten by the holiday bug: just make sure that your Christmas celebration plans are waterproof. […]

SUBICWATER has effectively raised the treatment capacity of its sewage treatment plant in Kalayaan, Subic Bay Freeport by 40% after adopting a superior treatment system. From 900 cubic meters per day capacity, the facility can now treat 1,500 cubic meters of wastewater after it was upgraded to employ the Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) technology. This […]

About 100 households in Upper de Guzman Street in Gordon Heights will benefit from SUBICWATER’s construction of a booster station towards the end of the year. The particular area, called Cell-1, lies horizontally above streets Woodhouse and Pacheco. Due to the area’s high elevation, water supply can only reach those households located before the community’s […]