The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) should come up with more stringent policies other than imposing fines on erring water concessionaires, Sen. Grace Poe said on Wednesday after the state regulator ordered Maynilad to pay P27.48 million in fines for its poor service.
Senator Grace Poe on Saturday reminded Manila Water and Maynilad that the grant of fresh 25-year franchises to them “comes with immense responsibility.”
The Senate on Tuesday approved on second reading the bills granting the franchises of water concessionaires Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Co.
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final reading measures granting legislative franchises to the Manila Water Company Inc., (MWCI) and Maynilad Water Services Inc. (MWSI).
The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on second reading the measures granting franchises to Manila Water Company Inc., and Maynilad Water Services Inc.
Deputy Speaker Bernadette Herrera has expressed her reservation on the franchises to be given to Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. due to its inconsistencies with the Revised Concession Agreement (RCA).
The House Committee on Legislative Franchises on Monday granted the franchises of Manila Water Company Inc., and Maynilad Water Services Inc., to establish, operate and maintain waterworks and sewerage systems for commercial purposes.
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra has assured that removal of onerous provisions in the new concession deal Maynilad Water Services Inc. (MWSI) will be “non-negotiable” as the government panel is set to begin talks with the company this Monday (May 3).
Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said there is no schedule yet as to when the government panel will meet with Maynilad to discuss the new water concession agreement.
Herrera filed House Resolution 1664 asking the House Committees on Government Enterprises and Privatization and on Good Government and Public Accountability and other appropriate committees to conduct the review.
