ILOILO City – Metro Pacific Iloilo Water (MPIW) made history as the first-ever Gold winner in the Podcast category at the 13th Annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards held at The Venetian Hotel in Macao, China, on April 17, 2026.
The award recognizes “TAP Talk with MPIW,” a weekly talk show that has currently amassed over three million accumulated views by turning complex engineering, utility operations, customer programs, and community initiatives into simple, relatable conversations.
“This Gold Award affirms that transparency, clarity, and human storytelling matter — even in utilities,” said Beatrice Janine Melliza, Corporate Affairs head of MPIW, as she received the award on behalf of the company.
“Sharing this win to our team, our partners, and the Iloilo communities who continue to listen, question, and journey with us,” she added.
Metro Pacific Iloilo Water is a joint-venture company borne out of Metro Pacific Water (MPW), and Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD), focusing specifically on enhancing water services in Iloilo City and its surrounding areas.
MPIW plays a crucial role in addressing the region’s water supply challenges through sustainable and efficient management practices.
More than 1,000 nominations from organizations across the Asia-Pacific region were considered this year in categories such as Award for Excellence in Innovation in Products & Services, Award for Innovative Management, and Award for Innovation in Corporate Websites, among many others.
The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards program to recognize innovation in the workplace in all 29 markets of the Asia-Pacific region.
The Stevie Awards are widely considered to be the world’s premier business awards, conferring recognition for achievement in programs such as The International Business Awards® for 24 years.
“The 13th Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards saw an outstanding level of participation and excellence,” said Maggie Miller, president of the Stevie Awards. “This year’s winners have demonstrated remarkable innovation, creativity, and resilience, and we commend them for raising the bar. We’re delighted to honor many of these organizations and individuals at our awards ceremony.”
For MPIW, this global milestone proves that when truth flows freely, trust follows. The company remains committed to journeying with the Iloilo community through clear and flowing conversations./PN
