German companies are seeking to bring advanced infrastructure, industrial technologies, and sustainable solutions to help advance the country’s water sector​ as demand rapidly rises.

“By combining German innovation with Philippine market potential, we can unlock new pathways for cleaner, smarter, and more resilient water systems.

We arranged over 80 B2B meetings to initiate concrete cooperation,” Christopher Zimmer, Executive Director of the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), said on Tuesday.

This week, ten German firms are visiting the Philippines under the Foreign Market Entry Programme of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy. 

The program helps small and medium enterprises explore foreign markets through knowledge exchange, targeted business matchmaking, and high-level discussions with local partners.

The participating companies include ANDRITZ Separation GmbH, ATEC GmbH, AuCom Applied Motor Controls GmbH, Herrenknecht AG, IMPREG GmbH, Muhr GmbH, Otto Graf GmbH, Rädlinger Primus Line GmbH, Reline Europe GmbH, and Tholander Environmental Engineering.

“German companies bring decades of engineering excellence and innovative solutions, while the Philippines offers a dynamic market, unique challenges, and a commitment to sustainable development,” GPCCI President Marie Antoniette Mariano said. 

Metro Manila’s water and wastewater system, serving more than 17 million people, already presents a prime opportunity for this expertise, according to Patrick Lester Ty, Chief Regulator at the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System.

“German engineering has long set global benchmarks for performance, efficiency, and durability—qualities Metro Manila urgently needs as it builds the next wave of water and wastewater infrastructure,” Ty said, pointing to the critical role foreign technology could play in addressing the city’s growing water challenges.