BORACAY Water, an operating unit of Manila Water Non-East Zone subsidiary Manila Water Philippine Ventures and a concessionaire of Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA), has made history as the first customer in the Visayas to transition to the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) groundbreaking Retail Aggregation Program (RAP).

This milestone marks a bold step toward more sustainable and cost-efficient energy solutions.

Boracay Water follows the lead of its parent company, Manila Water Company, and its fellow Manila Water Non-East Zone operating units—Laguna Water and Laguna Aquatech—in switching to RAP and embracing innovative and sustainable energy strategies.

The RAP initiative empowers smaller electricity consumers to choose their energy sources—whether renewable, fossil-based, or a hybrid—and to negotiate supply terms, tariffs, and contract durations. This shift paves the way for a more inclusive and consumer-driven energy market.

“Today, we mark a significant milestone,” said Melvin John Tan, COO of Manila Water Philippine Ventures. “Boracay Water, together with Akelco and PrimeRES, becomes the first and only RAP-switched entity in the Visayas. We celebrate this not only as a pioneering achievement but as an opportunity to educate and inspire others. Our message is simple—if we can do it, others can too.”

Boracay Water extended its gratitude to the ERC for championing policies that empower consumers, giving them greater control over their energy choices and access to more competitive rates.

ERC Chairperson and CEO Monalisa C. Dimalanta expressed her support, saying:

“After just a few months of RAP being piloted in various sectors, we’re thrilled to see it reach the Visayas through Boracay Water’s initiative. This is a landmark moment for energy democracy in the Philippines. As Boracay Water begins to realize cost savings, we hope more institutions across the country will be inspired to follow suit.”

Boracay Water’s transition to RAP covers eleven (11) facilities, including water treatment plants, pumping stations, wastewater treatment facilities, and lift stations—demonstrating the scalability of RAP for utility operations.

This development reaffirms Manila Water’s position at the forefront of innovation and sustainability. As the Company remains steadfast in its mission to deliver ‘Care in Every Drop,’ it now also exemplifies its commitment to ‘Purpose in Every Kilowatt.’