MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) has sanctioned private water concessionaire Manila Water over the water shortage in Metro Manila and Rizal province last month. Government regulators fined the Ayala-led water service provider with an estimated P1.15 billion, according to a report from The STAR. Following the supply mess, Manila Water announced that it would be waiving the minimum or basic charge for March. The penalties imposed on the Ayala-led water concessionaire are on top of the nearly P500 million that will be returned to consumers through its one-time bill waiver scheme. Dela Ceuz said Manila Water will abide by the decision of the MWSS to impose a financial penalty upon the recommendation of the regulatory office.

Source: Philippine Star April 24, 2019 00:56 UTC