He also threatened to emulate the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos and detain the water firm owners as long as he wants to. Hundreds of personalities perceived to be threats to Marcos were arrested during Martial Law in 1972. Although, President Duterte has greater political will. He has also ordered agencies to draft new water contracts and to ensure that they are advantageous to the public. READ: Duterte to water firms: Accept new contracts or face gov’t takeoverPanelo reiterated that water firms could still face charges even if they accept the new contracts.

Source: Philippine Star January 19, 2020 09:22 UTC