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MWSS denies conniving with Maynilad, Manila Water to ensure profitable gov't contracts

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Posted at Jan 11 04:32 PM

Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) chief regulator Patrick Ty denies conniving with water distributors Manila Water Company, Inc. and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. to ensure profitable government contracts. Read more »

New Maynilad, Manila Water deals will be 'equitable,' says justice chief

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Updated as of Jan 08 09:37 AM

The government will remove "onerous and highly disadvantageous" items in the supply contracts of Manila Water Co and Maynilad Water Services Inc, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said. Read more »

'Like a gun on their heads': Economist blasts new water concession contracts

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Posted at Jan 07 10:31 PM

He also warned that the "take it or leave it" contracts may have a negative impact on investments and the country's credit rating.  Read more »

Duterte accuses Ayalas, Pangilinan of 'syndicated estafa' over water contracts

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Posted at Dec 30 06:37 PM

In a speech before quake victims in Digos City, President Duterte renewed his attack on the two utility firms and their owners.  Read more »

Foreign investments may be affected by water concession review: Fitch unit

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Posted at Dec 23 03:40 PM

Investors will be concerned over the possibility of similar instances of government intervention, which would create uncertainty for their business operations, Fitch Solutions said. Read more »

MWSS di papayag na dumoble ang singil sa tubig

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Posted at Dec 16 07:42 PM

Kinontra ng Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System ang babala ng Maynilad at Manila Water na dodoble ang singil sa tubig dahil sa pagbawi sa extension ng concession agreement. Read more »

Banks 'suspend' loans to Maynilad due to concession woes, parent says

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Posted at Dec 16 11:50 AM

The concessions of Maynilad and Manila Water Co will expire in 2022 after the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System took back its earlier decision to extend the contracts.   Read more »

OPINYON: Ang dapat mabatid: Ayala at tubig

Buddy Gomez — Cyberbuddy
Posted at Dec 12 09:50 PM

Sino pa sa mundo ang mag-nanais tumaya ng kapital sa ating bansa kung ang pamahalaan mismo ang nag-takwil sa kabanalan ng kontrata. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: December 9, 2019

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Posted at Dec 12 12:23 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos Read more »

Former MWSS chief faces Senate

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 11 09:57 PM

Former Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) chief Dr. Angel Lazaro III talks during a Senate hearing on the bills seeking to create an agency to handle water resources management in the country Read more »

Guevarra: MWSS’ revocation of extension of concession based on President’s directive, DOJ’s advice

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 11 10:34 PM

Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Wednesday justified the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System’s decision to revoke the extension of the concession agreements with Maynilad and Manila Water. Read more »

Singil sa tubig maaaring sumipa sa pagputol ng concession extension

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Updated as of Dec 11 07:45 PM

Nagbabala ngayong Miyerkoles ang Maynilad at Manila Water na maaaring sumipa ang singil nila sa tubig dahil sa pagkansela ng gobyerno sa extension ng kanilang concession agreement, na tatagal sana hanggang 2037.   Read more »

MWSS revokes extension of Maynilad, Manila Water concession

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Updated as of Dec 11 02:50 PM

The Philippine capital's water regulator has revoked its earlier decision extending its concession agreements with Maynilad Water Services Inc and Manila Water Co, an official said Wednesday. Read more »

Manila Water, Maynilad di na maniningil ng P10.8-bilyong danyos sa gobyerno

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 10 11:57 PM

Ipinagpaliban na rin muna ng mga water concessionaire ang pagpapatupad ng taas-singil sa tubig sa susunod na buwan. Read more »

Dagdag-singil sa tubig sa Enero di na tuloy

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Updated as of Dec 10 08:24 PM

Hindi na itutuloy ng mga water concessionaire ang nakaumang na dagdag-singil sa tubig sa Enero.   Read more »

Manila Water, Maynilad drop P10.8-B compensation claims, rate hikes

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Updated as of Dec 10 11:02 PM

Manila Water and Maynilad said Tuesday they would no longer ask the government to pay a total of P10.8 billion in compensation awarded to them by a Singapore-based court. Read more »

Singil sa tubig may dagdag sa Enero

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 05 09:20 PM

Sa kabila ng utos ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na baguhin ang kasunduan ng gobyerno sa Maynilad at Manila Water, tuloy ang dagdag-singil sa tubig sa susunod na buwan.   Read more »

Wawa dam project gets final regulatory approval: proponent

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Posted at Nov 18 03:35 PM

A regulator has given its final approval to the proposal to develop the Wawa Dam in Rodriguez, Rizal as a new water source for the Metro Manila, the project's proponent said on Monday.  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: November 7, 2019

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Posted at Nov 08 12:04 AM

Here are the day's big stories in photos. Read more »

MWSS sets yearly review of Manila Water, Maynilad services instead of every 5 years

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Posted at Nov 06 05:14 PM

Regulatory Financial Audits (RFA) will be conducted annually instead of 5 years to ensure that delivery of services are in accordance with its concession agreement, the MWSS said in a statement.  Read more »