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Seven congressmen who voted against the final reading approval of House Bills 9422 and 9423 decried the passage of the measures as the product of “unconscionable railroading.” HB 9422 and 9423, renewing the legislative franchises of Maynilad Water Services Inc. and Manila Water Company, respectively, to another 25 years. A total 206 House members registered “yes” votes for the passage of the bills.
In his State of the Nation Address just last week, President Duterte chided the two water concessionaires for benefitting from concession contracts that are grossly disadvantageous to consumers.
“The President has repeatedly chided the private concessionaires for their poor service and the supposed questionable provisions in the concession agreement. But here we are, approving the franchise for another 25 years for the same concessionaires without the slightest sense of inquiry into the matter,’ lamented Asst. Minority Leader and Gabriela Partylist Rep. Arlene Bro
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Published July 30, 2021, 1:57 PM
President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to recall his previous decision for the abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States won the support of two officials of the majority bloc in the House of Representatives.
VFA exercise But not Deputy Minority Leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate who said the move has long been expected as the threat to rescind the VFA pact was meant only to impress China.
“Pres. Duterte is appeasing the US, haggle for more war materiel in support of its US-dictared counter-insurgency campaign. At the same time, he continues to pursue a vassal-like relations with China,” said the Davao-based solon.