MANILA, Philippines — Service concessionaire Manila Water should give customers affected by the water shortage a fair and just adjustment to their bills, Sen. Grace Poe said Monday. Related Stories Senate panel eyes Manila Water sanctions“Manila Water can absorb it, their income will not dry up. An apology is best expressed monetarily,” Poe said in a press release, noting that bill adjustments should be felt by consumers immediately. Poe earlier said the Senate panel is preparing a preliminary report on the matter. Residents in some parts of Metro Manila and Rizal have been dealing with hours-long water service interruptions attributed to a dry spell brought by El Niño phenomenon, lack of water sources and an increased demand.

Source: Philippine Star March 25, 2019 02:10 UTC