Floijess Watertech Inc.

10/12/2025

At 65, what have I accomplished?
As a sportsman, my accomplishments are modest. In swimming, I never competed at a high level. I have been a casual coach and find solace swimming alone in the open sea off Liloan, maintaining an on-and-off daily exercise routine. Did I enjoy it? Absolutely. It brought me friends, self-confidence, and helped maintain my sturdy physique.
In golf, my achievement is similarly humble—a 29 handicap. It is not a mark of pride nor shame, but a number that allows me to enjoy the game with friends. Freed from the pressure to lower my score, I avoid the snobbery that can sometimes accompany the sport. The course has become my singing auditorium, filled with laughter that carries across the fairways. Do I enjoy it? Definitely, though my knees ache after every round. I even completed a few Ironman races a decade ago. Would I do another? Not at this age. Perhaps a long swim instead. Is it still worth pursuing? I’m not sure. Time will tell what’s possible.
As an inventor and businessman, my journey began with a boundless curiosity and a challenge to defy convention. I have conquered many of those challenges along the way. Have I monetized these inventions? Partially, but mostly not. Their lack of commercial success isn’t due to a lack of utility; sometimes, it simply takes time for the world to understand that these ideas exist. They can be deceptively simple, yet complicated to grasp in their functionality.
Was monetization my ultimate goal? No. My aim was simply to sustain a life with my wife. Now, at this age, I face the reality that no matter what treasure of knowledge I leave behind, it may not be fully appreciated in my lifetime. Perhaps future generations will return to these ideas and realize their value to humanity.
As another year approaches, I believe the way forward is to enjoy swimming and golf. And, of course, I must make more time for singing in this lifetime.

10/12/2025

Sewage treatment is an essential practice for everyone to preserve a sustainable environment. People often talk about sustainable development, yet when the conversation turns to sewage treatment, they fall silent or have no answers.
Why is there so much discussion about sustainable development and climate change, while the ongoing environmental destruction in our own communities is met with silence from both the public and the government? Are we simply helpless on this issue? We have laws, but are they merely for token compliance rather than for achieving real sustainable development?
Furthermore, whenever companies are compelled to install a Sewage Treatment Plant (STP), there is a heavy reliance on foreign technology instead of local solutions that could be better adapted to our specific environment. Does the Environmental Management Bureau's (EMB) apparent lack of focus on appropriate technology help or hinder the implementation of the Clean Water Act?
Prospective users are left without clear guidance on which technologies to adopt. Is providing such guidance considered a violation of government policy, or is it a cowardly way to avoid responsibility? Are officials washing their hands of their duty, or do they have a selective memory about who receives approval?
An even playing field could be established, but the refusal to do so openly—while providing endorsements behind the scenes—creates an uneven playing field. What does an "uneven playing field" mean? Who benefits from such a situation?
Now, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is calling on Local Government Units (LGUs) to comply with the Clean Water Act. How effectively have they been able to secure the LGUs' attention?
Ultimately, we must hope that true sustainable development is genuinely pursued, and not just given lip service.

06/07/2025

Need for an SBR retrofit, here's our proven new hybrid system that fits well on existing SBR treatment, giving substantial savings and ease on regulatory compliance

13/06/2025

Rental Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs): A Proven, Compliant, and Cost-Effective Solution
Our research reveals that few companies offer rental sewage treatment plants (STPs) capable of full treatment, meeting stringent standards like the Clean Water Act. While some providers supply temporary or supplemental systems, we specialize in permanent, standalone rental STPs—delivering complete wastewater treatment without reliance on centralized infrastructure.
Key Advantages of Rental STPs
1. Full Compliance, Zero Operational Burden
o Rental STPs transfer operation, maintenance, and regulatory compliance to the provider, eliminating client risks.
o Example: A floating RBC (Rotating Biological Contactor) we installed as a retrofit for a failing SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor) has consistently met effluent standards for over a year—while the client previously struggled with non-compliance despite heavy investment.
2. Financial Viability vs. Capital Expenditure (CAPEX)
o Standalone STPs (whether purchased or rented) require operational costs, but rental shifts depreciation, maintenance, and compliance costs to the provider.
o For instance, a 60 m³/day domestic wastewater system can be rented for PHP 70,000/month—equivalent to what a client would spend on self-operated O&M, but with zero upfront CAPEX.
3. "Rent-to-Own" Flexibility
o Some clients prefer transitioning to ownership, but even after turnover, maintenance can remain with the rental company, ensuring continued compliance.
4. Retrofitting Without Long-Term Liability
o Problematic existing plants can be upgraded via rental retrofits (e.g., replacing failed SBRs with RBCs), avoiding the pitfalls of purchasing new systems that clients must operate.
Why Rental STPs Outperform Traditional Models
• Permanent Solution: Unlike temporary rentals, our systems are designed for long-term, standalone use—ideal for sites with no hope of central sewer access.
• Risk Mitigation: If the STP underperforms, the rental company bears the responsibility, not the client.
• Proven Performance: Our systems already treat domestic and commercial wastewater effectively—this isn’t theoretical but field-tested and operational.
For clients facing high compliance costs, operational challenges, or uncertain wastewater infrastructure, rental STPs offer a smarter, lower-risk alternative. The advantages—financial predictability, regulatory assurance, and hassle-free maintenance—far outweigh traditional ownership models.
Why struggle with CAPEX and compliance when you can rent a guaranteed solution?

25/03/2025

Sewage Treatment Plant for Rent. How buy if you can rent a treatment facility. This can accomodate 50 cubic meters of sewage per day.

29/12/2024

View of San Fernando shoreline from Jorge house

09/11/2024

Advantages of floating RBC retrofit, up to 80% power saving, low sludge generation and low maintenance

29/03/2024

We maintained a newly commision SBR system and we found out that blower motor is 30Hp for each SBR tank. presently wastewater coming into treatment is only 10 percent of the rated capacity, we proposed to use and float an RBC driven by one HP motor and it effect save a lot of power and at the same time improve treatment for ammonia and phosphate.

05/07/2021

Revised DAO for effluent standard, this is much more realistic now

09/12/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXrORtlVUjY&feature=youtu.be, Our experience in converting aerobic treatment to anaerobic system and perform Biological Nutrient Removal to remove Ammonia and Phosphate, ,

Actual experience in converting an aerobic treatment to anaerobic treatment to perform biological nutrient removal and improve STP performance through big sa...

16/10/2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aUf6rbdn54&feature=youtu.be My Manual Diaphragm pump for mud and sludge, first test on prototype

Named Lababusjess pump as a manually driven diaphragm pump that can carry heavy load of mud silt and cement.