Fermin Jarales, appointed COWD interim general manager by the Local Water Utilities Administration, answers questions from reporters outside the Cagayan de Oro Water District on Wednesday, May 29, 2024. The Local Water Utilities Administration says the interim officials would serve in the water district for six months, although their terms may be extendedCAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) installed interim officials in the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) on Wednesday, May 29, a move questioned by the firm’s general manager and at least one director. According to LWUA, the interim officials would serve in the water district for six months, although their terms may be extended. Local Water Utilities Administration Chairman Ronnie Ong says they have officially taken over the Cagayan de Oro Water District on Wednesday, May 29. Fermin Jarales, appointed COWD interim general manager by the Local Water Utilities Administration,, leaves the Cagayan de Oro Water District while a SWAT member lstands on guard on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Source: The Local May 30, 2024 01:55 UTC