World Bank Delegation and the Department of Finance (DOF), led by World Bank Group Executive Director Marcos Chiliatto, welcomed in the Province of Bohol on December 5, 2025.
The visit encompasses the preparatory work for the proposed Accelerated Water and Sanitation Project in Selected Areas (AWSPSA), funded by the World Bank.
AWSPSA aims to increase access to safely managed water and sanitation services and to strengthen the performance of local water service providers. The project includes infrastructure investments, NRW (non-revenue water) reduction, rehabilitation and expansion of distribution systems, and capacity-building for utilities.
The project’s plans include investments for the Loboc cluster, including development of a bulk water supply system sourced from the Loboc River. It will also include upgrades to existing distribution networks to address water scarcity and improve service reliability for both households and businesses considering that Bohol is among the major tourist destinations in the country.
Gov. Aris Aumentado expressed full support for the AWSPSA’s objectives and pledged to continue coordinating with national agencies and the World Bank to ensure the project benefits Boholanos through resilient, equitable, and sustainable water and sanitation services.
