Ilang parte ng Metro Manila, Cavite mawawalan ng tubig – Maynilad
KASALUKUYANG nakararanas ng rotational water shortage o pagkawala ng tubig ang ilang parte ng Metro Manila at kalapit na probinsya. Inanunsyo ng Maynilad Water Services Inc. sa social media post na dahil ito sa isinasagawa nilang maintenance na dulot ng hanging amihan. Sey sa Facebook caption, “will have water service interruption daily…due to prolonged high […] The post Ilang parte ng Metro Manila, Cavite mawawalan ng tubig – Maynilad appeared first on Bandera......»»
Ilang parte ng Metro Manila, Cavite mawawalan ng tubig – Maynilad
KASALUKUYANG nakararanas ng rotational water shortage o pagkawala ng tubig ang ilang parte ng Metro Manila at kalapit na probinsya. Inanunsyo ng Maynilad Water Services Inc. sa social media post na dahil ito sa isinasagawa nilang maintenance na dulot ng hanging amihan. Sey sa Facebook caption, “will have water service interruption daily…due to prolonged high […] The post Ilang parte ng Metro Manila, Cavite mawawalan ng tubig – Maynilad appeared first on Bandera......»»
Maynilad: Ilang bahagi ng NCR, Cavite mawawalan ng tubig hanggang April 23
NAG-ABISO ang Maynilad Water Services Inc. na magkakaroon ng “water supply interruptions” o kawalan ng suplay ng tubig sa ilang bahagi ng Metro Manila at Cavite. Nagsimula na ‘yan nitong April 16 at magtatagal ng hanggang April 23. Ayon sa inilabas na advisory ng water company, ito ay dahil sa isinasagawang paglilinis ng kanilang water […] The post Maynilad: Ilang bahagi ng NCR, Cavite mawawalan ng tubig hanggang April 23 appeared first on Bandera......»»
Ilang parte ng Metro Manila, Rizal mawawalan ng tubig simula Oct. 5 to 10 –Manila Water
ABISO sa mga customer ng Manila Water! Anunsyo ng east zone concessionaire na mawawalan ng tubig ang ilang parte ng Metro Manila at Rizal. Magsisimula ‘yan ngayong araw, October 5, hanggang October 10. Ayon sa advisory na ibinandera ng Manila Water, ito ay para sa isinasagawa nilang maintenance activities sa San Juan City, Quezon City,.....»»
QC, Makati may ‘scheduled water interruption’ mula Nov. 3 to 9 – Manila Water
MAGSASAGAWA ng “service improvement activities” ang Manila Water na posibleng maapektuhan ang suplay ng tubig sa ilang parte ng Quezon City at Makati City. Magsisimula ‘yan ngayong araw, November 3, hanggang sa November 9. Narito ang listahan ng mga lugar at petsa na posibleng mawalan ng tubig dahil sa maintenance activities: Line maintenance sa Scout.....»»
Ilang lugar sa Batangas, Laguna, Cavite, Metro Manila 'WalangPasok dahil sa volcanic smog
DAHIL sa volcanic smog o vog mula sa Bulkang Taal, nagsuspinde na ng mga klase ang ilang lugar sa Batangas at kalapit na lugar ngayong Biyernes, September 22. Para sa kaalaman ng marami, ang volcanic smog ay isang “toxic gas” na may masamang epekto sa kalusugan na posibleng magdulot ng lubhang pagkairita sa mata, lalamunan,.....»»
MVP eyes MPTC float by next year
After the voluntary delisting of his infrastructure investment firm Metro Pacific Investments Corp. or MPIC from the local bourse, businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan is now planning to offer the shares of his tollways venture Metro Pacific Tollways Corp. or MPTC to the public by next year. “After the delisting, we will list our tollways... next year. The Maynilad has got to list by 2026. We will list our major subsidiaries,” Pangilinan said in an interview with reporters on the sidelines of the Mining Philippines 2023 International Conference and Exhibition on Wednesday. MPTC is the operator of the North Luzon Expressway, Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway, Cavite-Laguna Expressway, Manila-Cavite Expressway, NLEX Connector, and Cebu-Cordova Link Expressway. On the other hand, Maynilad, MPIC’s joint venture with DMCI Holdings, and Marubeni Corp., serves the west zone of the Greater Metro Manila area, covering 17 cities and municipalities. Tender offer closed Relatedly, in a separate disclosure to the stock exchange on Wednesday, MPIC confirmed that the tender offer for its shares is now closed. The company report stated that the total of tendered shares, excluded shares, and other non-public shares is equivalent to 97.22 percent of MPIC’s total issued and outstanding listed shares and has exceeded the threshold required to complete the voluntary delisting. Once tendered shares are accepted and crossed, MPIC’s public float will fall to 2.78 percent. Its total tendered shares, excluded shares, and other non-public shares, on the other hand, will be above the voluntary delisting threshold of at least 95 percent. Thus, bidders can now expect MPIC’s delisting around October. The Cross Date is scheduled for 26 September, while the Settlement Date is scheduled for 28 September. Commenting on these MPIC developments, Pangilinan said: “It’s amazing that the acceptances have been more than 99 percent. What are the implicit messages of that, the times have moved on. My theory is that conglomerates are passe.” Pangilinan noted that companies are now focusing on their ventures that are easier and simpler to analyze with only one product. “Filipinos have a natural aversion to something big, that is why our stock exchange is too small. And because it’s too small it impinges on the issue of liquidity. Investors, even foreign investors, want to go in and be able to get out whenever they want to,” he explained. MPIC currently owns 47.5 percent of Manila Meralco, 99.9 percent of Metro Pacific Tollways Corp., 52.8 percent of Maynilad Water Services Inc., 20 percent of Metro Pacific Health Corp., and other assets. It is the Philippine arm of Hong Kong-based investment holding firm First Pacific Company Ltd. It has interests in tollways, water distribution and sewerage services, railways, hospitals, power generation, and distribution. The post MVP eyes MPTC float by next year appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Mga klase, gov’t offices 'WalangPasok ngayong Sept. 1; Bagyong Hanna lalakas pa bilang ‘typhoon’
DAHIL pa rin sa masungit na panahon, suspendido ang mga klase sa ilang parte ng ating bansa ngayong Biyernes, September 1. Narito ang kumpletong listahan: Metro Manila – All levels, public and private schools Chika Pa More Atok, Benguet – Preschool to high school, public and private schools Appari, Cagayan – All levels, public schools The post Mga klase, gov’t offices #WalangPasok ngayong Sept. 1; Bagyong Hanna lalakas pa bilang ‘typhoon’ appeared first on Bandera......»»
Maynilad expects new water source
The P11-billion Poblacion Water Treatment Plant of the west zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. is on track to produce an initial 50 million liters per day or MLD of potable water by December. The company said over the weekend that it already started the testing and checking of the equipment and processes of the plant, which is at an 80 percent completion rate, as early as August. Designed to produce 150 MLD at full capacity, the Poblacion Water Treatment Plant will help to improve water pressure and supply availability for Maynilad customers in Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa and Cavite. The facility will help to enhance service reliability, as it will provide additional supply for customers in the south so their water service will not be affected despite raw water quality shifts in Laguna Lake, which have been occurring with more frequency owing to climate change effects. Full ops by 2024 The Poblacion Water Treatment Plant is targeted for full operations by the first half of 2024. Maynilad currently has two treatment plants in Barangay Putatan, Muntinlupa, that draw water from Laguna Lake and produce a combined 300 MLD of water supply for around 1.7 million customers in the south. The Poblacion Water Treatment Plant will be Maynilad’s third facility to get raw water from the same source. Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire in the Philippines in terms of customer base. It serves the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area composed of the cities of Manila (certain portions), Quezon City (certain portions), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon, all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor, and Imus, and the towns of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province. The post Maynilad expects new water source appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Maynilad sets water supply interruption in Metro Manila, Cavite
Certain areas in Metro Manila and Cavite under Maynilad Water Services Inc. will experience water interruption from Aug. 21 to 22 while the water firm shuts down its treatment plants in Putatan, Muntinlupa......»»
Angat Dam reserve level short of 12 meters — MWSS
The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System or MWSS is hoping for a further increase in the reserve level at Angat Dam as it nears the target of 210 to 212 meters, which officials said Wednesday will ensure enough supply for Metro Manila in the first six months of El Niño next year. MWSS division manager Patrick Dizon said the dam’s reserve has risen to 199.9 meters due to the heavy rains brought by typhoons “Egay” and “Falcon.” “The weather bureau predicts El Niño to start by the fourth quarter this year and last until the second quarter of 2024. With an elevation of 210 to 212 meters by the end of this year, we are more assured of a water supply during the drought period,” Dizon said. He said this ensures enough water supply from Angat Dam in Bulacan to households and commercial establishments in Metro Manila for this month and strengthens chances of a manageable supply in the fourth quarter of this year up to the second quarter of next year. Angat Dam in Bulacan supplies 90 percent of the water requirements of Metro Manila, and Dizon said the recent rains also augmented reserves in watersheds near the dam, which means the water allocation of 48 cubic meters per second to this area is still reasonable for this month. “We’re still experiencing rain this month. We’re coordinating with and can request for a higher allocation from the National Water Resources Board, but currently, we can still manage with the existing supply from our watersheds,” Dizon said. However, he stressed the public must still conserve water and find ways to collect and store more water as the reserve level at Angat Dam has yet to reach its desirable mark while the government is promoting a “whole-of-the-nation” approach to water security. Dizon said part of this is the continued construction of water augmentation projects. “We’re coordinating with the Water Resources Management Office to speed up approval of construction permits, he said. Jose Dorado Jr., deputy administrator for the Engineering and Technological Operations Group of MWSS, said a facility in Cavite will be used by water distributor Maynilad, while Manila Water will tap Laguna Lake and East Bay in Calawis, Antipolo. Another is a facility in Poblacion, Muntinlupa. For the long term, Dorado said the 60-meter Kaliwa Dam is expected to be completed by 2026 and will be operated in the first quarter of 2027. The Kaliwa Dam is near communities in General Nakar, Quezon and Tanay, Rizal. Dizon said households in Las Piñas City serviced by Maynilad will continue to experience water interruptions this month until November due to the replacement of filtration membranes of water plants that draw their supply from Laguna Lake. “These maintenance activities are required by law to be conducted every five years as rains in November and December will make the water in Laguna Lake cloudy. They ensure that the quality of the water from the lake passes the Philippines National Standards,” he said. The post Angat Dam reserve level short of 12 meters — MWSS appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
ANUNSYO: Bahagi ng Metro Manila, Cavite mawawalan ng kuryente sa July 23 –Meralco
ABISO sa mga customer ng Manila Electric Company (Meralco)! Inanunsyo ng electric company na asahan ang kawalan ng kuryente pagdating ng July 23 sa bahagi ng Metro Manila at Cavite. Ayon sa Meralco, ito ay dahil sa gagawin nilang maintenance works. Unang-una sa listahan ng mga mawawalan ng kuryente ay ang Deparo, Caloocan City mula […] The post ANUNSYO: Bahagi ng Metro Manila, Cavite mawawalan ng kuryente sa July 23 –Meralco appeared first on Bandera......»»
Prices rise and fall
In the law of supply and demand, it’s generally held that prices rise and fall. Differently stated, if supply is greater than demand, the price is low; when demand is greater than supply, the price is high. Along with this market behavior, there’s either government failure or market failure as corrective tools to protect consumers or producers, even both. The average family household is most concerned about its monthly water and electricity bills as these are the two basic necessities of urban living. Roads constitute a public good but not so in the case of toll expressways. Water is likewise a public good but, again, not so when it is managed by water concessionaires (i.e. Manila Water and Maynilad). Electricity also ceases to be a public good when it is run by electric cooperatives in some rural areas or Meralco in the case of Metro Manila and the provinces of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, Quezon. On the issue of electricity, Dr. Maria Fe Mendoza has written, “Politics and Dynamics of Electricity Regulation: The Case of ERB and Meralco.” Quickly, as a sort of “disclaimer” found in the End Notes of her 60-page article is thus: “Caution and restraint have been initially exercised in presenting this case study so as to uphold the principle of sub judice when discussing court decisions.” She calls it her two cents-worth of opinion in the spirit of academic freedom. The contemporary scene wherein the Court of Appeals nullified the decision of the Energy Regulatory Commission to deny the rate hike petition jointly filed by power distributor Manila Electric Co. and two units of conglomerate of San Miguel Corporation due to losses overshadows the “findings and inferences” embedded in Mendoza’s well-documented research on regulatory governance. Specifically, in the instant case, the “surge of fuel costs” may have compelled SPPC and SMEC to suspend the power supply agreement with Meralco as the CA denied their rate hike proposal. Meanwhile, the largest electricity distribution utility suffers from daily losses, while consumers live in fear of imminent rate increases. Meralco’s hands appear to be tied after it was denied a rate hike and the termination of its contracts (i.e. Meralco to suspend PSA). If we contextualize developments affecting the regulator arising from these so-called “quasi-judicial” and “judicial proceedings” within ERB and the courts, it would be easy to validate the interesting findings of Dr. Mendoza. For scholars of public policy, there ought to be a shift in bureaucratic mindset — one perhaps that can accommodate the notion that typical problems arising from rate adjustments gravitate around a management issue. Interestingly, as a lesson learned, Dr. Mendoza has this to say, viz., “With regard to who benefited, the study learned that rate regulation is a pendulum of forces and legal maneuvers that swayed in favor of the utility firm at some points and tilted in favor of the consumers and the regulator at other points.” Further, she adds: “Because of the quasi-judicial nature of the processes and procedures adopted by ERB for rate regulation, ERB would insist it was only following rules. Thus, the ERB (i.e. Case 93-118, as cited) transcended beyond the quasi-judicial policy arena towards the judicial arena and became regulation by lawsuits.” Truly, in iteration, “due to the legal mindset of most of our leaders and regulators, reforms in the regulators and our model of regulation would take a lot more time and, hence, debates, deliberations, hearings and other legal and policy proceedings would be required before consensus is arrived at and change effected.” As suggested, regulation can be redefined as not a question of facts or of law. Both regulator and regulated could be more pragmatic to achieve a win-win further down the policy path — increased “managerialization” of government as against “judicialization.” The post Prices rise and fall appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Legarda urges public to conserve water
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged residents of Metro Manila to curb water consumption as levels in Angat Dam have continued to fall beyond its minimum operating level. Legarda emphasized the urgent action to consumers as water levels are trending lower in the foreseeable future due to the dry spells caused by the El Niño phenomenon. “Kailangan nating magtipid at siguruhing tama ang paggamit ng tubig dahil sa nararanasan nating El Niño hanggang sa mga susunod na buwan na dahilan ng pagbaba ng lebel ng tubig sa Angat Dam,” Legarda said. Angat Dam, the source of over 98 percent of water in Metro Manila, fell below the minimum operating level of 180 meters on Saturday, 8 July, when it registered 179.99 meters, according to a news report released on Sunday. Water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. had announced that a nine-hour water service interruption would affect about 600,000 of its customers due to the dilemma. Maynilad operates in 17 cities and municipalities scattered across the west zone of the Greater Manila Area, servicing at least 9.5 million consumers. Legarda also called on appropriate government agencies to lead the way in helping minimize the impact of the water situation. “Citizens have been asked to conserve water, but local government units must assure clear and constant communication with water suppliers to manage demand,” underscored Legarda. “We should also find ways to incentivize those who have heeded our call to conserve water so that many will follow their steps in helping our environment,” she continued. Legarda also urged residents to take advantage of the heavy downpour that affects many parts of the Metro during the afternoon and evening. “We can innovate many ways to collect rainwater and use that for watering our plants or flushing down our toilets,” she remarked. The post Legarda urges public to conserve water appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Legarda urges public to conserve water as Angat Dam level falls below minimum
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda urged residents of Metro Manila to curb water consumption as levels in Angat Dam have continued to fall beyond its minimum operating level. Legarda emphasized the urgent action of consumers as levels are trending toward a lower level for the foreseeable future due to the dry spells caused by the El Niño phenomenon. “Kailangan nating magtipid at siguruhing tama ang paggamit ng tubig dahil sa nararanasan nating El Niño hanggang sa mga susunod na buwan na dahilan ng pagbaba ng lebel ng tubig sa Angat Dam,” Legarda said. Angat Dam, the source of over 98 percent of water in Metro Manila, fell below the minimum operating level of 180 meters on Saturday, 8 July, when it registered 179.99m, according to a news report released Sunday. Water concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. had announced that a nine-hour water service interruption would affect about 600,000 of its customers due to the dilemma. Maynilad operates in 17 cities and municipalities scattered across the west zone of the Greater Manila Area, servicing at least 9.5 million consumers. Legarda also called on appropriate government agencies to lead the way in helping minimize the impact of the water situation. “Citizens have been asked to conserve water, but local government units must assure clear and constant communication with water suppliers to manage demand,” underscored Legarda. “We should also find ways to incentivize those who have heeded our call to conserve water so that many will follow their steps in helping our environment,” she continued. Legarda also urged residents to take advantage of the heavy downpour that affects many parts of the Metro during the afternoon and evening. “We can innovate many ways to collect rainwater and use that for watering our plants or flushing down our toilets,” she remarked. The post Legarda urges public to conserve water as Angat Dam level falls below minimum appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Bahagi ng Rizal, QC mawawalan ng tubig sa July 10 hanggang 13 – Manila Water
ABISO sa mga customer ng Manila Water! Inanunsyo ng water concessionaire na mawawalan ng tubig ang ilang bahagi ng Quezon City at Rizal simula July 10 hanggang 13. Ayon sa advisory, ang ilang lugar sa Antipolo at Cainta, Rizal ay makakaranas ng water interruption simula July 10 ng 10 p.m. hanggang July 11 ng 6 […] The post Bahagi ng Rizal, QC mawawalan ng tubig sa July 10 hanggang 13 – Manila Water appeared first on Bandera......»»
Water conservation directive now includes Metro residents and nearby provinces
The Water Resources Management Office (WRMO) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Sunday said it has expanded the coverage of its water conservation directive to residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjacent provinces. In its Bulletin No. 2, the WRMO instructed all barangay officials and condominium and subdivision managers to advise residents to conserve water through the reduction of activities that consume a large amount of water, such as watering the lawn and washing vehicles. This is to avert massive water interruptions in the coming months, the WRMO said in its release. The WRMO added that residents should likewise be encouraged to promote rainwater collection for non-potable use of water and to reuse laundry and dishwashing wastewater for watering plants. The WRMO also directed all local government units in NCR to fast-track the approval of pipe repairs of water concessionaires Manila Water and Maynilad. “As we prepare for even drier conditions due to El Niño, it is, more than ever, important to conserve water in order to prevent massive water interruptions later this year,” the WRMO said. Earlier, the WRMO issued its first-ever bulletin containing the guidelines for effective implementation of water conservation measures by all government offices, through their building administrators. WRMO’s Bulletin No. 1 was issued pursuant to Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 22 in which President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. mandated all government agencies and instrumentalities to strictly implement water conservation measures as part of efforts to prevent a water crisis amid a looming El Niño phenomenon. In its second bulletin, the WRMO said its team shall conduct spot inspections of office buildings for unwarranted use of water, leaks, and faulty bathroom fixtures. The team will ensure that WRMO Bulletin Nos. 1 and 2 are posted in offices accordingly. The WRMO said that together with the Metropolitan Water and Sewerage System (MWSS), it will review the monthly water bills of all government facilities in accordance with MC 22. Notices on excessive use of water shall be issued, it added. The office also advised the public to report leaks along streets to the MWSS (8929-5691, 8922-2969, 0967-3197144, or cch@mwss.gov.ph), or to the water service providers Manila Water (1627) or Maynilad (1626). Leaks within compounds which may need major repairs may be reported to the DENR-WRMO through wrmo@denr.gov.ph. WMRO’s Bulletin No. 2 was issued as the water level in Angat Dam, which supplies potable water to NCR and nearby provinces, continues to drop amid an impending El Niño dry spell. As of 8 July 2023, the water level in Angat Dam was at 179.99 meters, which is below the 180-meter minimum operating level. When below operating levels, the allocation for irrigation will be reduced and supply for NCR and the provinces of Rizal, Cavite and Bulacan will be at the minimum volume. As such, residents could expect lower water pressures mainly during the night and possible interruptions in certain areas serviced by MWSS. Under MC 22, President Marcos directed the WRMO to monitor the progress of all agencies towards conserving water through the analysis of their monthly water bills, with the aim of reducing their consumption by 10 percent. Created last April by virtue of Executive Order No. 22, WRMO is mandated to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water resources in the country. The post Water conservation directive now includes Metro residents and nearby provinces appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Rains to recharge NCR water sources — NWRB
The onset of the rainy season, as well as various government water projects, may ensure uninterrupted water supply in the months ahead, especially in Metro Manila. This was pointed out Saturday by the National Water Resources Board after some media outlets, not Daily Tribune, warned of a looming water shortage. NWRB Executive Director Sevillo David Jr. clarified that the expected rains and the projects “will recharge” Laguna de Bay and the Upper Marikina River Basin. The two bodies of water would serve as alternative or additional sources of water for the National Capital Region aside from its primary source, the Angat Dam. For the long-term, David said the growing population in Metro Manila and the resulting increase in water demand call for more water sources to be tapped to fill that need. A shortage of water in the second half of June was reported by some media outlets based solely on the NWRB’s statement that while the status quo in water allocation will be maintained in the first half of the month, the allocation will be dropped in the next two weeks of June. The water shortage reports ran contrary to pronouncements of NCR water concessionaires and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System that there may be no shortage despite a slight drop in water allocation for the region. David said the MWSS and the concessionaires are hard at work repairing water channels to stop water wastage. The rainy season will also ensure ample water in the system, including those at the Ipo and La Mesa dams. Nonetheless, David urged Metro Manilans to conserve water and to collect rainwater for non-critical use that does not require potable water. On Thursday, water concessionaires Maynilad and Manila Water said the water supply in Metro Manila remains adequate. Maynilad supply operations head Ronaldo Padua said that the company does not see the need to implement service interruptions as the water supply remains sufficient. “The rotational interruption we did in the past, it’s gone due to the approval of a higher water allocation. Now we expect the continuity of uninterrupted supply,” Padua told reporters. “We don’t see any immediate interruption happening, especially because we also expect the rain to come,” he added. This after the NWRB maintained the 52 cubic meters per second (cms) water allocation for Metro Manila and nearby areas for the first two weeks of June. However, from 16 to 30 June, the allocation will be slightly lowered to 50 cms because the NWRB has to reinstate the water share for irrigation in the latter part of the month. The NWRB has allotted 40 cms for the National Irrigation Administration but noted that it “can be modified based on actual requirement.” To prepare for any adverse scenario, Padua said Maynilad will fast-track the construction of the new Poblacion Water Treatment Plant. It will be Maynilad’s third facility to tap Laguna Lake as an alternative raw water source to Angat Dam in Bulacan. Maynilad targets to produce 50 million liters per day (MLD) of additional water supply by December as the initial output of the new treatment plant. Once fully operational, the facility will produce 150 MLD of potable water for the southern portion of Maynilad’s concession area, particularly Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa and Cavite. Currently, Maynilad has two treatment plants in Putatan, Muntinlupa, that provide 300 MLD of water for around 1.7 million customers in the south. Engineer Patrick Dizon, a division manager at the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) site operations management, said at the briefing the agency no longer sees the need to retain the upgraded 52 cms water share in July. Jeric Sevilla, Manila Water’s head of corporate communications, said about 1.7 cubic meters per second of water is being lost from the damaged pipes, reducing the 40-percent share of the water supply from Manila Water and 60 percent from Maynilad to households in Metro Manila. David, however, said the supply to urban residents was still enough, with the water level at Angat Dam “still normal” at 189.64 meters on Thursday. With Maria Romero and Kathryn Jose The post Rains to recharge NCR water sources — NWRB appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Stricter rules bind water firms in revised deals
Water concessionaires — Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Company Inc. — will be governed by stricter rules under the amendment concession agreement with the government. Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office chief regulator Patrick Lester said the recently signed revised rules provided more stringent provisions to deliver better services to consumers. “Now the penalties for missing their service obligations will be bigger, unlike before. Their obligations used to be limited but now, non-revenue services are included,” Ty said in an interview with reporters on Wednesday. “Within the year, if they do not reach their targets based on the approved business plan, we can penalize them as well,” he added. Maynilad and Manila Water’s obligations include providing an uninterrupted usable water supply to consumers. Previously, the MWSS RO did not penalize the concessionaires’ non-revenue service failures. Ty, however, reiterated that changes are needed “to better serve the customers and make sure that the concessionaires are doing their jobs.” As stated in the new agreement, failure to meet any obligation for more than 15 days, or 3 days, in cases where public welfare is affected, can be a basis for the MWSS RO to impose financial penalties. In return, any penalized concessionaire needs to pay their duties within 10 days after receipt of demand from the MWSS RO. Ty noted that any penalties collected from the concessionaires will be distributed to consumers in the form of rebates. In case the concessionaires fail to follow the amended guidelines and maintain their obligations, Ty stressed that the MWSS RO has the option to get a third party to do the works of the concessionaires. Likewise, they may also recommend that the concession agreement be further improvised. Compliance assured In separate statements, both Maynilad and Manila Water vowed to comply with the directives of the MWSS RO. “We support the MWSS’s initiatives to improve our service to our customers. We have been in discussions with the MWSS Regulatory Office to fine-tune the Implementing Rules and Regulations to ensure these are under the terms of the Revised Concession Agreement,” Maynilad said. Meanwhile, Manila Water noted that the company has yet to receive the official notice from MWSS RO about the penalties, but it committed to abide by any directive issued by the regulator. Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire in the country in terms of customer base. It is the concessionaire or the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, which is composed of the cities of Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor, and Imus, and the towns of Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario, all in Cavite province. The Manila Water, on the other hand, provides service to about 23 cities and municipalities, including Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pateros, San Juan, Taguig, Marikina, most parts of Quezon City, portions of Manila as well as 14 towns of Rizal province. The post Stricter rules bind water firms in revised deals appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
MWSS: Stricter penalties await water firms
Water concessionaires Maynilad Water Services, Inc. and Manila Water Company, Inc. will be governed by stricter rules under the amendment concession agreement with the government. Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office chief regulator Patrick Lester said the recently signed revised rules provided more stringent provisions to deliver better services to consumers. “Now the penalties for missing their service obligations will be bigger, unlike before. Their obligations used to be limited but now, non-revenue services are included,” Ty said in an interview with reporters on Wednesday. “Within the year, if they did not reach their targets based on the approved business plan, we can penalize them as well,” he added. Maynilad and Manila Water’s obligations include providing uninterrupted and usable water supply to consumers. Overhaul needed Previously, the MWSS RO did not penalize the concessionaires’ non-revenue service failures. Ty, however, reiterated that changes are needed “to better serve the customers and make sure that the concessionaires are doing their jobs.” As stated in the new agreement, a failure to meet any obligation for more than 15 days or 3 days, in cases where public welfare is affected, can be a basis for the MWSS RO to impose financial penalties. In return, any penalized concessionaire needs to pay their duties within 10 days after receipt of demand from the MWSS RO. Ty noted that any penalties collected from the concessionaires will be distributed to the consumers in the form of rebates. In case the concessionaires fail to follow the amended guidelines and maintain their obligations, Ty pointed out that the MWSS RO has the option to get a third party to do the works of the concessionaires. Likewise, they may also recommend that the concession agreement be further improvised. Compliance assured In separate statements, both Maynilad and Manila Water vowed to comply with the directives of the MWSS RO. “We support the MWSS's initiatives to improve our service to our customers. We have been in discussions with the MWSS Regulatory Office to fine-tune the Implementing Rules and Regulations to ensure these are under the terms of the Revised Concession Agreement,” Maynilad said. Meanwhile, Manila Water noted that the company has yet to receive the official notice from MWSS-RO about the penalties, but it committed to abiding by any directive from the regulator. Maynilad is the largest private water concessionaire in the country in terms of customer base. It is the concessionaire or the West Zone of the Greater Manila Area, which is composed of the cities of Manila, Quezon City, Makati, Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the towns of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province. Manila Water, on the other hand, provides service to about 23 cities and municipalities, including Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pateros, San Juan, Taguig, Marikina, most parts of Quezon City, portions of Manila as well as 14 towns of Rizal province. ### The post MWSS: Stricter penalties await water firms appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Water service interruption starts in parts of Metro Manila, Cavite until May 16
Parts of Metro Manila and Cavite will experience water service interruptions daily starting this week until May 16, 2023, according to an advisory from Maynilad......»»