MANILA, Jan. 10 -- The Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) is spending around PHP19 billion for the next five years from 2023 to 2027 for the installation of 121 kilometers of new sewer lines to expand sewerage services for its customers.

"The installation of new sewer lines is part of our effort to protect community health and the environment through proper sewage collection and treatment. We hope for the continued support of the local government units so that we can fast track the implementation of these pipe-laying projects in their area," said Maynilad Chief Operating Officer Randolph Estrellado in a statement on Tuesday.

The new sewer pipelines, which will be laid in parts of the cities of Manila, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Bacoor...