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source: Manila Bulletin

Aquabest, the flagship bottled water brand of GQWEST Inc., has joined efforts of the United Nations to ensure universal access to safe and clean water.

Carson Tan, CEO of GQWEST Inc., said this as the company observes the observance of World Water Day (WWD) of the UN.

Established in 2005 with an advocacy of “water for life”, WWD is a decade long initiative of the United Nations to ensure universal access to safe and clean water. From 2005 to 2015, the UN would like to highlight the magnitude of the problem, but also to bring all stakeholders together to apply solutions that work.

"By giving everyone the right to clean water, it is hoped that one of the root causes of poverty and disease can be addressed," Tan said.

Being the leading player in the water franchising industry, Tan said, they are aware of the significance but also of the scale of the water problem.

“When we started in the 1990’s the lack of clean and potable drinking water was a major problem and a significant contributor to the growth of the water refilling industry. Since then, the situation has drastically improved but 58 percent of our water remains contaminated. This ultimately means that millions of Filipinos still have to suffer from the diseases and problems posed by a lack of clean water. “

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