Vivant Corporation is broadening its role beyond the energy sector after its water subsidiary began supplying desalinated water to the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD), marking another step in the company’s strategy to build climate-resilient utility infrastructure.

Through its subsidiary, Isla Mactan Cordova Corporation (IMCC), Vivant Water started delivering 5,000 cubic meters of potable desalinated water to MCWD on July 1. Supply will be increased in phases until it reaches the full contracted volume of 20,000 cubic meters per day as the plant’s intake systems are stabilized. Once fully operational, the facility is expected to serve close to 30,000 Cebuano households. 

The project comes as Metro Cebu faces rising water demand driven by economic growth, climate variability, and the need to diversify water sources beyond groundwater and surface water.

“The MCWD administration has been actively looking for partners who understand the urgency of Cebu’s water needs and share our vision of serving Cebuanos better,” said MCWD General Manager Atty. John Dx Lapid.

“With Vivant Water, we found a company that sees this situation through the same lens. That makes this partnership personal, and it makes every step intentional. This is about bringing additional water supply to the communities we serve while building stronger foundations for Cebu’s future,” added MCWD Board Chairman Ruben Almendras. 

The partnership stems from the Joint Venture Agreement signed in April 2025 between MCWD and Vivant Water for the delivery of 20,000 cubic meters of desalinated water to Metro Cebu.

“Vivant aims to create solutions for our changing world. But before we speak of a sustainable tomorrow, we must first help sustain what is needed here at home – where responsibility feels most personal,” said Vivant Corporation Chief Executive Officer Arlo Sarmiento. 

According to the company, desalination provides a climate-resilient source of potable water that does not draw from groundwater or surface water systems, helping reduce pressure on Cebu’s aquifers while supporting the region’s long-term water security. 

“This is a milestone not only for us but for the country,” said Vivant Water President Jess Anthony Garcia. “But more than that, we are in a race with nature. The sooner we bring climate-resilient sources online, the sooner we can help reduce stress on our aquifers and protect the natural resources that Cebu’s future depends on.” 

The ceremonial tapping of the new supply line was attended by officials from MCWD, Vivant Water, and the local government of Cordova, formally connecting IMCC’s desalination facility to MCWD’s distribution network.

For Vivant, the project underscores its continued expansion as an integrated utility company, leveraging its experience in critical infrastructure to address not only energy needs but also emerging challenges in water security and climate resilience.

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