West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad) recently unveiled a commemorative manhole cover that the company is installing in public locations in Muntinlupa City.
The unveiling of the commemorative manhole cover, which was held during the celebration of Muntinlupa’s 29th cityhood anniversary, was led by Maynilad Chief Operating Officer Randolph T. Estrellado (3rd from left) and Muntinlupa City officials led by Mayor Ruffy Biazon (4th from left), Vice Mayor Artemio Simundac, Congressman Jaime Fresnedi, and Councilor Ting Niefes (1st, 2nd and 5th from left, respectively).
The manhole cover was designed to honor the rich history and identity of Muntinlupa City as a fisheries hub, especially in the old times when Laguna de Bay was the main source of livelihood for its residents. Maynilad is installing 35 pieces of these manhole covers in various locations within the city where the public can easily appreciate the design.
Mayor Biazon expressed his appreciation for the project, saying that it is a tribute to the strong partnership between Maynilad and the City of Muntinlupa. “Let us all do our share in taking good care of the commemorative manholes installed in our city,” he said in Filipino to the audience who attended the unveiling ceremony.
Maynilad has been producing limited pieces of decorative manhole covers to imbue more aesthetic appeal to the urban landscape and help revive tourism. Last 2022, it installed several decorative manhole covers around Luneta Park in Manila City to provide an added attraction to the iconic park.