MANILA, Philippines — Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan), one of the groups that petitioned against Manila Water for large-scale service interruptions last March, has welcomed the rebates for the water concessionaire’s affected customers. However, the water crisis continues for many consumers and additional penalties against Manila Water should still be considered,” he added. READ: Manila Water waiving minimum charge in April over supply woesREAD: BREAK: MWSS fines Manila Water for supply shortageDespite these, Bayan still sees the need for a public hearing to discuss other measures where Manila Water may be held liable for the water mess. “The MWSS should disclose how it arrived at the number of severely affected consumers along with mechanisms to ensure that there will be no exclusions among those severely affected,” he noted. (Editor: Cenon B. Bibe Jr.)READ: Groups want Manila Water penalizedREAD: Bayan Muna asks MWSS to rebate all Manila Water fines to customersRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer May 21, 2019 05:03 UTC