MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte needs more time to decide on the fate of officials of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and water concessionaires whom he had scolded over the recent water service interruption in Metro Manila and nearby areas. Duterte previously said he would decide whether to terminate the MWSS officials and the contracts of the water utilities by April 15. Nograles said the extension would provide Duterte a chance to “study everything.”Last month, Duterte lambasted MWSS officials and water concessionaires Manila Water and Maynilad over the water shortage that caused long lines for water rations in Metro Manila and Rizal. He warned water regulators and concessionaires to “shape up or ship out” and demanded that they resolve the water supply lack. Duterte chided the MWSS and water concessionaires anew in a campaign rally speech delivered last Tuesday.

Source: Philippine Star April 17, 2019 16:00 UTC