The US Agency for International Development (USAid) partnered with the Philippine Disaster Resilience Foundation (PDRF), Manila Water, and Maynilad to launch the inaugural Philippine Water Challenge (PhlWC), the first-ever platform to generate water and sanitation solutions in the country. More than 700 participants from the water sector joined the virtual launch event. The PhlWC will be an annual competition that aims to identify innovative solutions that benefit both water services providers and users, identify community demonstration projects, and promote cross-sectoral collaboration to address water and sanitation challenges. Registration for applicants is now open via pdrf.org/philippinewaterchallenge until September 30.

USAid, private sector partners launch Philippine Water Challenge. (2021, August 2). The Manila Times, p. B13.