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Virgilio C. Rivera Jr.
Founder and Managing Consultant, WatSan Analytics
Manila Water Company Inc.
Private Sector & Development author
Virgilio “Perry” C. Rivera Jr. was employed by the Ayala Corporation, one of the Philippines’ leading and largest conglomerates, for almost 33 years where he held various positions, most notably that of Managing Director. He moved to Manila Water Company, Inc. (MWCI) in 1997 and held key leadership roles including the position of Chief Operating Officer for New Business/Subsidiary Operations and Business Development until 2021. After retiring, he founded WatSan Analytics, a management consulting firm catering to the water and sanitation sector.
Manila Water Company Inc.
Founded in 1997, Manila Water Company, Inc. is a publicly listed company with extensive experience in the Philippine water sector, including water treatment and distribution, wastewater management, and sanitation services. The company is the concessionaire of the state-run Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System, providing water supply, wastewater, and sanitation services in the East Zone concession in Metro Manila and the province of Rizal, which serves a population of over 7.3 million people. In 2021, the company was granted a 25-year franchise to operate by the Philippine government.