MPIW wins gold at Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards

Metro Pacific Iloilo Water made history after securing a Gold Distinction at the 13th Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards.

The milestone marked the first gold win in the podcast category for MPIW, highlighting the company’s communications work on an international stage.

The award recognized the success of “TAP Talk with MPIW,” a weekly talk show that has generated more than 3 million views.

MPIW said the program has become a key platform for translating complex engineering topics, utility operations and community initiatives into simple and relatable conversations for the public.

During the awarding ceremony, Beatrice Janine Melliza said the recognition underscored the value of transparency and human storytelling in the utility sector.

She dedicated the award to the MPIW team, its partners and the Iloilo communities that continue to engage with the company.

For MPIW, the international recognition reflects its effort to build public trust through clear and accessible communication.

The company said it remains committed to serving the Iloilo community through transparent public engagement and by providing safe and reliable water service.