The Iloilo City Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility (ISWMF), a public-private partnership between Metro Pacific Investments Corp. subsidiary MetPower Venture Partners Holdings, Inc. and the Iloilo City Government, is set to begin operations in December 2026 after the project started construction last week.

MetPower said on Tuesday that the 3.6-hectare facility in Barangay Ingore will process 475 tons of municipal solid waste daily, generating 3.5 megawatts of renewable energy and 163 tons of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) for industrial use. 

It aims to reduce landfill dependency, cut methane emissions, and convert waste into valuable resources.

MPIC Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan described the project as a model for city-private sector tie-up. 

“We are committed to investing in infrastructure that not only addresses immediate needs but also creates long-term value for generations to come,” he said. “We hope that this becomes a national model for transformative development.”

MetPower President and CEO Jonji Madara said the facility integrates advanced technologies that deliver ecological and economic benefits. “This facility is more than just a waste processing plant — it’s a model for how cities can embrace sustainable waste management solutions,” he said.

The ISWMF’s biogas plant will supply renewable power to key infrastructure, including Metro Pacific Water’s upcoming 65-million-liter-per-day desalination facility. Its RDF plant will offer industries a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels.

“For years, Iloilo has struggled with mounting waste, increasing landfill dependency, and environmental pollution,” said Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas. 

“This facility is a sustainable solution. It will not only keep our city clean but also create jobs, provide cleaner energy, and support local industries.”

Once operational, the ISWMF is expected to set a new benchmark for integrated waste-to-energy solutions and sustainable urban development in the country.