Tag: Water shortage

Manila Water customers affected by water shortage may expect “adjustments” in their water bills

(Eagle News)—-Customers of Manila Water who were affected by the recent water shortage may expect “adjustments” in their water bills. Ferdinand dela Cruz, president and chief executive officer of Manila Water, told the Senate panel on public services on Tuesday, March 19, he has “already given instructions to my team to explore ways to provide some relief in the water bills of your affected constituents during the period of service interruptions.” The panel is probing the water shortage that […]

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Manila Water can’t say if customers affected by water shortage will get refund

  (Eagle News)–The chief executive officer of Manila Water Company Inc. on Monday, March 18, dodged questions on whether or not the concessionaire’s customers affected by the water shortage would receive a refund. “Your honor, there’s no discussion yet on that one because our focus po is on the restoration of the service,” Ferdinand Dela Cruz told Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate. When pressed again by Zarate, Dela Cruz said the firm would just “follow […]

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“Binigo ko kayo” – Manila Water CEO apologizes to the public for its water service failures

  (Eagle News) – “Binigo ko kayo (I let you down).” This was how the president and chief executive officer of Manila Water Company, Inc. Ferdinand dela Cruz, apologized on Monday, March 18, to its 1.6 million customers in Metro Manila and Rizal, saying he was holding himself “fully accountable” for the severe water interruptions that had crippled businesses and homes for more than a week. Dela Cruz made the apology to the public during […]

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MWSS vows to solve water shortage in 150 days

(Eagle News)—The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System on Saturday, March 16, vowed to solve the water shortage in 150 days. MWSS administrator Reynaldo Velasco issued the statement after President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the water regulator to demand from Manila Water a release of 150 days worth of water to address the same. “Admittedly, we are on a catch up mode as far as water supply source is concerned since our main source which is the […]

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Officials of Manila Water to face Senate probe next week

(Eagle News) — Officials of Manila Water Company have been asked to explain the severe water crisis affecting its coverage area in the East Zone of Metro Manila and parts of Rizal before the Senate. The Senate Committee on Public Services led by Senator Grace Poe has already summoned the officials of Manila Water in a scheduled hearing next week. Poe said that Manila Water should explain how this water crisis came about when the […]

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Mga consumer pwedeng magsampa ng kaso laban sa Manila Water

(Eagle News) — Maaaring magsampa ng kaso ang mga residente at negosyong naapektuhan ng water interruptions ng Manila Water Company. Ayon kay Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, kung mapatutunayang may kapabayaan ang Manila Water, lalo’t ang krisis ay hindi sanhi ng natural causes of force majeure, pwedeng magsampa ng civil case ang consumers. Ang ‘force majeure’ ay depensa sa mga civil cases kung saan exempted ang tao o grupo na magbayad ng danyos kung mapatutunayan na […]

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JUST IN: To address water shortage, Duterte gives concerned agencies until noon to release water from Angat Dam

“Mananagot sila lahat (pag may problema pa sa tubig),” Palace says (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, March 15, gave an ultimatum for those concerned to release water from Angat dam to ensure the water supply of all residents affected by the water shortage. According to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, Duterte has asked the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System  “to demand” from Manila Water the release of water “good for 150 days, in order to […]

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To prevent repeat of water shortage, MWSS reiterates proposal for a Department of Water

Denies there was concerted effort for economic sabotage; says Manila Water at fault (Eagle News) — The chief of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System on Friday, March 15, reiterated his proposal for the creation of a Department of Water to prevent a repeat of the water shortage in parts of Metro Manila and Rizal. Patrick Ty, chief MWSS regulator, said such a department would be able to “streamline” all the agencies and institutions related to […]

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Maynilad on claims water shortage due to closed La Mesa bypass that favors the firm: Bypass has been open for 2 years, is controlled by Manila Water

(Eagle News) — The head of Maynilad’s water supply operations on Friday, March 15, denied allegations the water shortage in some parts of Metro Manila and Rizal was because of a closed structural bypass at La Mesa dam that favors that water concessionaire. In an interview over radio dzbb, Engr. Ronaldo Padua said in the first place, the bypass that one Angel Salazar had demanded be opened to address the shortage of water in areas […]

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Palace: Water shortage may be “artificial,” due to mismanagement

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, March 14, said it was possible there was mismanagement in the distribution of water, and that the water shortage in some parts was “artificial.” Artificial scarcity refers to the paucity of items even though  the technology for production exists to create a limitless abundance of such, or it exists to create at least a greater production than what exists currently. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the remark after he […]

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Senate to probe unusual water service interruptions in Metro Manila, Rizal

  (Eagle News) – The Senate will investigate the unusual water shortage being experienced in Metro Manila and parts of Rizal which are being serviced by the Manila Water Company. Senators expressed alarm about the extended water service interruptions, as they noted that only one water concessionaire is having problems with water supply. Senator Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara observed that while Manila Water had been suffering supply woes, its west zone counterpart Maynilad was not. […]

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Manila Water releases updated list of areas affected by water interruptions

  (Eagle News) — The following is an updated list of areas serviced by Manila Water Company in Metro Manila and Rizal which have been experiencing water interruptions.  The updated list was released on Monday, March 11. The water interruptions would continue in the next few days, Manila Water said. QUEZON CITY Areas with low pressure to no water Alicia – from 12 pm to 6 am the next day Amihan – from 12 pm […]

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