Manila Water Company, Inc.
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    4.467 ratings in total
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    97%
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    91%
    Employees recommend this employer to friends
    Work/Life balance
    4.1(65 ratings)
    Career development
    4.1(65 ratings)
    Benefits & perks
    4.3(65 ratings)
    Management
    3.9(65 ratings)
    Working environment
    4.1(65 ratings)
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    1.0
    Middle Manager
    Jun 2025
    Quezon City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Don’t be fooled by “high pay”Very toxic environment. Power tripping senior management team. Unwritten “mandatory (unpaid) OT” til your boss wants, even until 10pm. Expected to work even past work hours and on weekends (unpaid). Disrespectful and inconsiderate bosses. Pay is high enough but not enough to safeguard your mental health. Don’t be blinded by false promises of working environment. Better ask HR what happened to your predecessor before accepting any job offer. Clearance and off boarding is a pain and a complete waste of time.
    4 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Associate Construction Manager
    Jun 2025
    Quezon City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Personal and Career developmentPositives: 1. Work life balance - work here is 8 hours from Monday to Friday. No weekend work unless you have a target to finish the project the soonest possible. 2. Dental - free cleaning every 3 months or as per recommended by the resident dentist. 3. Medical - there is always a doctor present in the office in which you may do face-to-face consultation or teleconsultation. 4. Company service - they will provide company service for your site visit/inspection to projects in which you just need to bring your license and GPS tag. You must also know how to drive manual transmission cars. 5. HMO - company will always renew and provide you HMO yearly. 6. Company Assets - they will provide laptop and company phone upon boarding to work. 7. Benefit(s) - complete government mandated benefits (SSS, Pag-ibig & Philhealth) 8. Career Development - they will provide you FREE trainings and seminars with certificate for your development. 9. Salary - global grade-based salary. No delays in payment and always 2-3 day(s) ahead of time when it comes to disbursement. 10. Employee(s)/Co-workers - no toxic employees. They will even assist you when you are in-doubt with your decisions or with the process. Negatives: 1. Long regularization process. 2. Meetings - you need to attend all company meetings in which sometimes takes half to a day which affects your important schedule and workload. 3. Workload - you need to be flexible and resourceful when it comes to managing your workload to accomplish your daily target. 4. Job description - sometimes, there are certain work that are not related to your job description. So far, this is the best company I've worked based on experience since there is a personal career development.
    3.0
    Operating Unit
    May 2023
    Old management is better
    The good thingsCompetitive salary. However, non/guaranteed bonuses are now being reduced by the new management.
    The challengesMWC used to be people-oriented. Now most employees feel demotivated and under valued. Change management is worst.
    8 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Field specialist
    May 2023
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    should cover communication, collaboration, reliability, work quality, problem-solving, and timeliness.
    The good thingsHaving a good environment and good co workers
    The challengesIf having a bad environment
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    PMG
    Mar 2023
    The process in documentation is not standard. The work is not hard but the working enviroment is Toxic.
    The good thingsGood thing is they allow wfh sometimes and a lot of activities to offer.
    The challengesBeen a DC in other company, but in MWC they look down to DC. They did not appreciate the work of DC. They can't even consider the Document Control position to regularization even though it has a lot of work load, it's always the palakasan system. It's really hard to communicate, they will just reply to you when they need something but when you need them even though it's urgent they will ignore the message. Very unprofessional.
    5.0
    Department Head - Talent Management and Organizational Development
    Nov 2022
    Best place to work at.
    The good thingsLife-Work Balance is excellent
    The challengesNone. Happy being part of this company
    1 person found this helpful
    4.0
    Procurement staff
    Aug 2022
    Quezon City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Great work-life balance
    The good things1. Work-life balance 2. Benefits are at par with the industry standards 3. The company prioritizes mental health 4. Company is considerate of workers who are studying
    The challengesSome might have heavier workloads than others due to insufficient manpower
    4.0
    Construction Manager
    Jun 2022
    Manila City Metro Manila3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Nice company, managers are easy to get along with
    The good thingsEnjoy moments with each others company, seniors are willing to teach you if you are new.
    The challengesstressful at end of the month due to revenue declarations and commitment.
    5.0
    Fuxed Asset Accounting Manager
    Feb 2022
    Quezon City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Average days on processing employment (from interview to onboarding)
    The good thingsMet my expectations on Job Offer, Great Opportunities offered and good benefits/compensation/perks.
    The challengesWill expect average level of stress, as usual. Work-life-balance.
    5.0
    Integrated Management System Specialist
    Jan 2022
    current employee
    It's good working here.
    The good thingsEmployee engagement :)
    The challengesChange management for all employees.
    5.0
    HR intern
    Dec 2021
    Quezon City Metro ManilaLess than 1 year in the role, former employee
    A great experience as an intern
    The good thingsLittle to no stress and pressure, the company was very accommodating and understanding
    The challengesNone that I can think of
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Technical manager
    Oct 2021
    Quezon City Metro Manilacurrent employee
    Multi-disciplinary Designs Management
    The good thingsWorld Class and Competitive. Provides equal opportunity where Employees are well taken cared of.
    The challengesManaging land acquisition faster to deliver projects timely and efficiently
    5.0
    Technical Regulations Manager
    Sep 2021
    Quezon City Metro Manila9 to 10 years in the role, current employee
    Fulfillment in working at
    The good thingsDedicated in giving service to its customers
    The challengesThe industry is highly regulated
    4.0
    Support Group Manager
    Apr 2021
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Not for the faint heart
    The good things- Guaranteed 15th month bonus, allowances included in gross monthly - HMO, group life insurance - Friendly surroundings, work-life balance, family-friendly (at most times) - MOST bosses are generous and appreciative - If you're in the support group, pressure is lesser.
    The challenges- Government-regulated, I don't know if it's related but it's hard at times to get approval due to many layers of approving body - Most heads are legacy (came from govt pre-1997) so some are not open for innovations. - There are individuals who can have their way because they know how to tickle the higher-ups (i.e. can pick where they can be transferred anytime for only a little justifications).
    3 people found this helpful
    3.0
    STM - East Zone Business Operations
    Apr 2021
    Quezon City Metro Manila7 to 8 years in the role, current employee
    Water consumption analysis and fieldwork
    The good thingsEmployer gives gradual bonuses to keep the employees motivated.
    The challengesLow salary comparing to competitors. Fieldwork is mandatory. Main Office personnel is out of touch requiring people to do unnecessary fieldwork for their personal KPI.
    5.0
    Territory manager
    Mar 2021
    Calasiao Pangasinan1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Amazing experience. Caring to employees.
    The good thingsCompetitive salary, professional co-employees, and a company that cares to its employees.
    The challengesDynamic work environment.
    5.0
    Construction manager
    Feb 2021
    Manila City Metro Manila1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Working like Playing
    The good thingsgood working environment and great rewards
    The challengesworking with minimal supervision, making decision instant and handling multiple projects.
    5.0
    Admin assistant
    Feb 2021
    It was a great and full of learning experience to work with Obando Water.
    The good thingsThe workmates are so thoughtful which made working a lot less stressful. The bosses are considerate.
    The challengesjust the usual challenges. Some are just personal.
    5.0
    office staff
    Sep 2020
    its gives courages to serve the people
    The good thingsIts to serve people thats i enjoy the most
    The challengesmust know ur responsibilities to work on this field
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Operations
    Sep 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Working at Manila Water
    The good thingsGives equal opportunities, regardless of the University you graduated in. Secure and stable industry. Has good benefits, especially for regular employees. Good company environment, with notable pubic service.
    The challengesGovernment criticisms and pressure affects overall company image. Learn the ropes of operations, mostly data heavy.
    5.0
    Role model for being early at work
    Aug 2020
    If i hired this is my unforgetable experience
    The good thingsCan survive for everyday needs ang can help my family,
    The challengesI learn more specially with co worker's, and to handle a team, to handle in work under pressure
    3.0
    Shift Head - Raw Water Treatment
    Jan 2020
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Better if I was in another department
    The good thingsGot experienced in technical aspects of water treatment operation
    The challengesSenior (older) colleagues are hard to work with; technical/operations people and department are not appreciated by higher management. Too many managerial positions with comparatively fewer workload in other departments.
    5.0
    Territory manager
    Jan 2020
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    Good work environment to jumpstart your career
    The good thingsGreat work/life balance and further opportunities for career development
    The challengesSuper strict on meeting the targets and deliverables
    5.0
    Site engineer
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Momarable
    The good thingsSupervisors are good, helpful and accommodating.
    The challengesDestination or location of work, and the different people ive worked with and encountered, but it gained me more knowledge and experience.
    1 person found this helpful
    3.0
    Traffic Manager
    Sep 2019
    Just enough
    The good thingsExposure and experience on dealing with water and used water construction
    The challengesManagement decision is taking too slow
    3.0
    Training manager
    Sep 2019
    Bureaucratic
    The good thingsLoans And opportunities
    The challengesBureaucratic and too much process
    5.0
    Collection staff
    Sep 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Very challenging tasks everyday
    The good thingsI enjoy working with my team and superiors
    The challengesI think i didnt enjoy the process of regularization.
    4.0
    Project Engineer
    Jul 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    Project management
    The good thingsGood company and team. You can gain a lot of knowledge because you can see the drawn plans and design are being actually. Also you will know how to manage your time because you are working with 2 more projects
    The challengesTime management and patience to your manpower. Decision making when there is critical works.
    4.0
    Section Head
    Feb 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Challenging
    The good thingsVast opportunities and working with teams.
    The challengesOther policies that might affect work output and work-life balance due to high targets.
    3.0
    Human resource clerk
    Oct 2018
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    as an HR Intern at Manila Water Company staffing department. I have learned so many things that we don't usually encounter at school. Being with the great at passionate people to their jobs gives me encouragement to be my self and showcase to abilities.
    The good thingsWorking closely together with the dedicated and kind Managers and supervisors boost my confidence.
    The challengesSome of the challenging things i encountered was looking for a fit candidate for the role. but i take as an opportunity for me to endorse a competitive talent to the hiring managers.
    2 people found this helpful
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