Maynilad Water Services won the International Water Association’s (IWA) Professional Development Award for its Maynilad Cadet Engineer Program (CEP). With this recognition, it is the first water company in the Philippines to win the award.

The Maynilad CEP is a six-month-long on-the-job training programme that aims to develop and retain engineers to innovate in the field of water services. Apart from training sessions, the cadets are given lectures on water supply operations, water recovery, and wastewater management.

Earlier, in July 2014, the Maynilad CEP was recognised by the World Human Resources Development [HRD] Congress as the Best Change Management Program in the National Training and Development Awards. The award was organised by the HRD Management Committee of the World HRD Congress which recognises achievements in training and development of individuals and companies.