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[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
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
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.
SC fines Maynilad, Manila Water P900M each for lack of sewage lines
(UPDATED) The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System is held jointly liable for both amounts charged against Maynilad and Manila Water
Anti-graft court: There's enough evidence for graft case vs ex-MWSS deputy administrator
The Sandiganbayan orders former Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System deputy administrator Virgilio Ocaya to rebut allegations he received double compensation in 2002
Duterte's recycling reaches judiciary: Ex-MWSS chair off to JBC
Retired judge Franklin Demonteverde is the ad-interim IBP representative to the Judicial and Bar Council
Retired general Salamat appointed MWSS board member
Prior to his appointment, retired Lieutenant General Emmanuel Salamat was commander of the Northern Luzon Command, in charge of security in Panatag Shoal and Philippine Rise
MWSS wants to keep deep wells open
MWSS Chairman Reynaldo Velasco is proposing that deep wells remain open even after the water supply in Metro Manila and nearby areas stabilizes
MWSS penalizes Maynilad over Las Piñas water shortage
(UPDATED) MWSS orders Maynilad to refund Las Piñas customers who were severely affected by the water service interruption last May
Duterte appoints Ricardo Morales into MWSS Board of Trustees
The retired general will be taking over the board seat of another ex-general, MWSS Administrator Reynaldo Velasco, who is being booted out
Duterte taps Ricardo Morales as MWSS chairman
President Rodrigo Duterte implies that his appointment of the Reform the Armed Forces Movement member comes amid corruption in the MWSS
MWSS slaps Manila Water with P1.13-billion fine for supply crisis
Manila Water says it will abide by the decision of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System
MWSS eyes penalties for Manila Water after supply woes
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System is looking into penalizing Manila Water even though the concession agreement does not empower the agency to do so
MWSS eyes Laguna Lake as additional water source
MWSS Administrator Reynaldo Velasco says Laguna de Bay should be dredged to improve its water quality, therefore making it easier to source water
Manila Water waives minimum charge for all customers in March
(UPDATED Manila Water also announces that it will not charge its 'most severely affected' customers – those without water for 24 hours a day for a week – for the month of March
COA orders MWSS officials to return P8 million in meal allowances
The Commission on Audit says MWSS officials defaulted on the petition for review by sending the petition 362 days after receiving the notices – more than double the 180-day allowance
MWSS targets 99% water supply restoration by end of March
Some of the last 11 barangays still suffering from water shortage are in high areas, making supply restoration there harder, says MWSS Administrator Reynaldo Velasco
China-funded Kaliwa Dam cheaper than Japanese firm's proposal – MWSS
The government says the cost of the Kaliwa Dam project is $248 million, not $800 million as claimed by Japanese company Global Utility Development Corporation
Duterte threatens to scrap Manila Water, Maynilad contracts
President Rodrigo Duterte scolds Manila Water and Maynilad executives and threatens to fire MWSS officials during his meeting with them in Malacañang
Duterte to meet with MWSS officials about water shortage
MWSS officials will likely be asked to give an update on what has been done to address the water shortage affecting parts of Metro Manila and Rizal, says Malacañang
MWSS: Kaliwa Dam 'done deal,' no to other proposal
'Ito ay gagawin na. Kung sinuman naghabol diyan, that is already water under the bridge,' says Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Administrator Reynaldo Velasco
LIVE: House investigates Manila Water's supply crisis
The House of Representatives looks into the worst water crisis that struck the capital in recent history
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: The learned helplessness of our water crisis
We need strategic thinking, not magnanimous confessions of guilt. We need a solution that does not hurt the environment or hand over more power to a foreign loaner.
Manila Water’s supply crisis: What we know so far
The House and Senate are set to launch separate probes into the water crisis. Rappler explains the facts and lists other questions that still need answers.
Draft order places water board directly under Duterte
To address the Metro Manila water crisis, a draft executive order places the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) under the Office of the President
MWSS: Duterte given wrong advice on Manila Water mess
Some praise President Rodrigo Duterte for his order to address the water crisis. MWSS, however, says he is ill-advised.
DENR to open previously shut deep wells amid water crisis
Given the hazards these deep wells may pose, Antiporda said that these will only be open up to October
MWSS: Water bypass was never closed
MWSS chief regulator Patrick Ty explains that the high demand is still the main reason for the water supply shortage
MWSS on water shortage: It's our fault
'It's the fault of the government because it is the responsibility of the government to source all this water,' says MWSS Chief Regulator Patrick Ty
MWSS, utility firms to secure enough water supply in 50-year plan
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System wants a long-term plan to prevent a repeat of the ongoing water shortage
SC: MWSS doesn’t have to pay P237-M real property taxes in Quezon City
The High Court reverses a 2010 Court of Appeals ruling and stops the Quezon City government from auctioning off MWSS properties
COA to MWSS: Give separation pay to laid-off employees
The Commission on Audit says each former employee must present adequate proof that he or she is qualified for the separation package
Duterte asked to stop illegal logging in vital Ipo Watershed
A group asks President Rodrigo Duterte to look into the lack of protection for the Ipo Watershed, despite the payment by Metro Manila residents of environmental fees in their water bills
PH gov't told to pay Maynilad over P3B for delayed tariff hike
An arbitral tribunal orders the Republic of the Philippines to reimburse the country s largest water concessionaire of its losses from unenforced tariff adjustments
Maynilad pours P13B into water services expansion, infrastructure
The water company expects to generate around 40 549 jobs from its capital spending budget program this year despite delays in the implementation of its arbitral award
COA to MWSS employees: Return P73M in bonuses, allowances
The Commission on Audit rejects the appeal of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System and orders its employees to return the bonuses and allowances given in 2009
Public utilities, gov't regulators told: 'Have a sense of community'
Hindi kayo forever diyan former MMDA chief Bayani Fernando who is now Marikina 1st District Representative tells public utilities and state regulators at a House hearing
House minority to push for tax exemption for P30k-and-below earners
House Minority Leader Danilo Suarez says he plans to file a bill imposing a water tax on the MWSS to address the projected government revenue loss
1 dead, 5 missing in Sumag tunnel flash flood in Quezon
UPDATED Another worker is rescued after flood waters filled a diversion tunnel being built in General Nakar Quezon
Gina Lopez: Investing in natural resources can help ease poverty
Environment Secretary Gina Lopez says the Natural Resources Development Corporation can go into joint ventures with communities and help in poverty alleviation
After 2 years, Bulacan forest guards paid for a year of work
The MWSS finally pays forest guards whose role is to protect a watershed crucial for Metro Manila s water needs
Indigenous people groups oppose Aquino legacy dam projects
The Kaliwa Dam project is creating conflict within the Dumagat Remontado tribe on whose ancestral domain the project is being constructed
Can Angat dam withstand a 7.2 magnitude quake?
A consultancy firm commissioned to assess the 47 year old dam’s safety is uncertain that it could survive such disaster thus more investigations are needed to determine the risks involved
Maynilad to increase water charges effective July 1
Manila Water meanwhile will lower its charges effective on the same date
COA to MWSS: Return P82M illegal perks
The petition for review filed by the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office on the notices of disallowance came too late says COA
Manila Water seeks P79B compensation from gov’t
The utility firm says it needs to be paid for projected losses from 2015 to 2017 due to the arbitration ruling that bars it from recovering its corporate income tax
Arbitration body to Manila Water: Cut basic water charge
The Ayala led company is a public utility and therefore cannot pass on its corporate income tax to consumers the arbitration panel rules
Manila Water to lower charges in Q2
Effective April 1 regular consumers using 10 cubic meters of water monthly will pay a reduced P137 68 monthly from P139 23
