Maynilad, Manila Water hike rates

Aside from the fare increase on the train systems that was implemented on Sunday, residents of Metro Manila will also have to endure another price adjustment, this time on their water bill.

 

Starting Monday, Jan. 5, the two giant water utility concessionaires - Manila Water and Maynilad - will hike fees due to changes in the value of the peso, "24 Oras" reported on Sunday.

 

For Manila Water, an additional P0.36 will be charged per cubic meter, which translates to an additional P20.26 for a household consuming about 30 cubic meters of water a month.

 

For Maynilad, P0.38 per cubic meter will be added,or about P9.15 additional payment for a 30-cubic meters of water.

 

However, consumer group Water for All Refund Movement (WARM) said that instead of an increase, concessionaires should have lowered charges.

 

"Ito'y kalokohan. Dinidribol nila ang bayan. Pinaglalaruan nila tayo at malinaw na mayroong sabwatan," claimed RJ Javellana, WARM president.

 

According to Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System, the water rate increase can be attributed to the foreign currency differential adjustment.

 

Maynilad serves the West Zone of Metro Manila, including the cities of:
 

 

It also serves  Cavite City, Bacoor City, Imus, Kawit, Noveleta, and Rosario in Cavite province.

 

Meanwhile, Ayala-led Manila Water primarily serves the East Zone of Metro Manila which includes parts of Quezon City, Makati, Taguig, Pateros, Marikina, Pasig, San Juan, Mandaluyong, the southeast of Manila, and Rizal province. — Rouchelle R. Dinglasan/JDS, GMA News