Philippines loses about US$260 million annually from untreated wastewater: report

Published on March 17, 2025

Although the country treats 67 per cent of its wastewater, it needs to invest in infrastructure maintenance to reduce costs in the long-term, finds a joint report by Economist Impact and Nippon Foundation.

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