Rappler's latest stories on Manila water
Duterte to Ayalas, Pangilinan: Agree to 'fair' water contracts, I’ll forget cases
President Duterte says Manila Water and Maynilad must 'return' billions of pesos to the government and accept the new deals crafted by his administration, or else face cases
MWSS says consumers in Metro can pay water bills in staggered amounts
To avoid bill shock, the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System says the public can settle their accounts 'in drops'
Water disconnections to resume by August, September 2020
Meter reading will resume this June, and Manila Water and Maynilad will start serving disconnection notices by August or September, depending on the type of customer
You can now text Maynilad, Manila Water for bills
As the lockdown limits people's movements in Metro Manila, Maynilad and Manila Water offer digital ways for customers to view their water bills
Ayala to consolidate power, water, infrastructure businesses
Ayala's power, water, and infrastructure businesses will all be under a new holding company called AC Energy and Infrastructure Corporation
Manila Water, Maynilad: 'Enough supply' amid coronavirus scare
While Manila Water and Maynilad say there is sufficient supply, they again remind the public to use water responsibly
Manila Water 2019 profit down 16% as penalties bite
The water crisis of 2019 hits Manila Water hard. Can Enrique Razon turn the company around?
Enrique Razon wants more Manila Water shares
Enrique Razon's Prime Metroline Holdings intends to make a mandatory tender offer for the shares of Manila Water at an offer price of P13 per share
Enrique Razon gets 51% voting interest in Manila Water
The Ayalas get to keep most of Manila Water's assets, but Enrique Razon's Trident Water will be running the show
Razon's buy-in of Manila Water won't stop contract review - DOJ
Discussions with water concessionaires will start in March, says Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra
Enrique Razon gets 25% stake in Ayala's Manila Water
Enrique Razon Jr brings in P10.7 billion in fresh funds for Manila Water. The Ayala group remains a shareholder with a 38.6% stake.
Manila Water plans to raise P9 billion via share sale
As government reviews its water contract, the embattled Ayala-led company decides to raise additional capital and funding so it could 'take decisive actions as needed'
Duterte to Maynilad, Manila Water: Accept new deals or rot in jail
(UPDATED) Citing the tactics of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, President Rodrigo Duterte warns he would incarcerate the water concessionaires executives if they bring the issue to court. Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo clarified that legal processes will still be followed.
Duterte threatens to reveal individuals behind 'onerous' water deal
'The people should know.... Putangina, pag hindi, babarilin ko yung bayag mo,' says President Rodrigo Duterte as he amps up threats against the Ayalas and businessman Manny Pangilinan
Manila Water, Maynilad supply 'not affected' by Taal Volcano ashfall
The concessionaires say tap water remains safe
'Time of reckoning': Duterte offers new deals to Maynilad, Manila Water
(UPDATED) Malacañang says that even if Maynilad and Manila Water accept the new deal crafted on the government's terms, there would still be no guarantee that they would be spared from prosecution for the original alleged 'onerous' contracts
[ANALYSIS] Writing contracts on water
Critical issues surrounding the Manila Water and Maynilad contracts with government threaten not just the water concessionaires but other current and potential public-private partnership projects
'Last resort': Duterte pushes for Kaliwa, Wawa dams
President Rodrigo Duterte says people displaced by the projects will be compensated and relocated
After Cebu gov’t cancels contract, water consortium denies it breached contract
Governor Gwendolyn Garcia says they have discovered alleged multiple violations, and that the consortium has failed to pay the provincial government's share
[ANALYSIS] Duterte’s foul attacks on big business: What is he up to?
The Duterte government has shown a propensity to disrespect contracts, ignore property rights, and harass businesses
Water consortium allegedly violated contract terms – Gwen Garcia
Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia claims there are multiple violations by the consortium, where Manila Water is one of the members
[ANALYSIS | Point of Law] Water contracts mess: Fiasco for the investing public
While the government must not be beholden to investors, it is essential that it does not trivialize their investments, must treat them with fairness and reason, and exemplify stability and confidence to attract investments
Maynilad, Manila Water bankruptcy feared if extension talks fail
(UPDATED) Several Maynilad projects are already suspended amid the uncertainty of the concession agreement extension
Careful review of water concession agreements needed – Robredo
Vice President Leni Robredo says she favors a careful review of the country's water concession agreements to avoid knee-jerk decisions that could affect investor confidence in the Philippines
DOJ again flexes legal muscle in water row
(UPDATED) 'Should liberality be used in favor of the concessionaire to the detriment of the public and the government?' says Justice Undersecretary Markk Perete
Down the drain: Manila Water, Maynilad owners' shares plunge to near-decade low
Manila Water, Metro Pacific Investments, and DMCI are the biggest losers in the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, December 11, as the government's battle with water concessionaires continues
MWSS: For now, we need Manila Water, Maynilad
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System admits the government's existing resources aren't enough to provide water services
Ex-MWSS chief: Water deal not 'onerous' in 1997
Former MWSS chief Angel Lazaro III says the consultants they hired back in the 90s sought the bidders' comments on the draft water deal
Legally yes, realistically no: Duterte's powers to take over water operations
Guevarra reveals it is the DOJ that recommended revoking the extension of Maynilad and Manila Water
Maynilad on revoked extension of deal: 'Very grave concern'
Both Maynilad and Manila Water tell lawmakers they found out about the cancellation only on the same day the MWSS announced it in a House hearing
MWSS cancels Manila Water, Maynilad concession agreement extension
After waiving billions of pesos in claims, Manila Water and Maynilad will see the end of their concession agreement in 2022. New companies may come in by then.
Manila Water, Maynilad: We're not public utility companies
Defining the relationship of Manila Water and Maynilad with state regulators has several legal and business implications
Duterte threatens Manila Water, Maynilad with expropriation
President Rodrigo Duterte threatens to 'take everything' from the two firms if he is not satisfied with how they explain 'onerous' provisions in their concession agreements
Maynilad, Manila Water will no longer demand payment from gov't
(UPDATED) Maynilad and Manila Water say they will no longer implement arbitration rulings which compel the government to pay them billions of pesos
Risky business: Why gov’t made sure Manila Water, Maynilad would earn
Part 2: What is 'onerous' now was logical before. Rappler looks at the history of how government enticed the private sector to take over water services.
PH government admits it's unable to take over water operations
In the event that Manila Water and Maynilad do not agree to the revision of contracts, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra says 'then we go to court'
Public interest, private hands: How Manila Water, Maynilad got the deal
A water crisis in 1997 sealed the deal for both Manila Water and Maynilad. The same problem might end it, too.
Defying court, Duterte refuses to pay Manila Water
'Pakainin ko 'yung pera sa kanila,' says the Philippine leader, in defiance of an arbitration court's decision on what the government owes the Ayala-led water concessionaire
Gov't not keen on 'compromise' with Manila Water – DOJ
'Some members of the Cabinet want an overhaul of the existing concession agreements. Others are thinking of more drastic actions,' says Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra
Duterte orders crafting of new water concession agreements
President Duterte also orders the filing of charges against 'all those involved' in the concession agreements with Manila Water and Maynilad, claiming the deals are studded with provisions that harm Filipinos
Manila Water seeks middle ground on P7.4-billion arbitral ruling
(UPDATED) Manila Water says it is open to a workable arrangement in implementing the arbitral ruling, as President Rodrigo Duterte launched tirades against the company
Duterte threatens Ayalas, Pangilinan after Manila Water arbitration win
Manila Water's win against the government refuels President Rodrigo Duterte's determination to scrap the concession agreement of the Ayala-led company as well as that of Manny Pangilinan's Maynilad
Manila Water wins P7.4 billion in arbitration case vs gov't
Manila Water scores a victory against the Philippine government over a spat in rate hikes
LIVE: House hearing on rotational water service interruptions in Metro Manila
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How does Duterte intend to solve the water crisis?
The President seeks ‘extraordinary powers’
[ANALYSIS] Duterte to take over water distribution? That spells disaster
Prior to privatization in 1997, water was distributed, not by private corporations, but by a government agency called the MWSS. It did a crappy job.
Duterte mulls gov't takeover of Maynilad, Manila Water if water shortage escalates
The President may take this course of action if the water shortage reaches emergency levels, says Malacañang
Water shortage may prompt 'drastic' action from Duterte vs Manila Water, Maynilad
Malacañang also denies that the water shortage, the second in 2019, is being used to push for the Kaliwa Dam project signed with China
Manila Water’s rotational service interruption to start October 24
Check out Manila Water's rotational water service interruption schedule here
Maynilad, Manila Water warn service interruptions may happen again
The Angat Dam's level remains low, which means Maynilad and Manila Water customers could face yet another round of daily service interruptions
