Published April 28, 2021, 2:45 PM Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra The government and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. (Maynilad Water) have not started their talks on the new water concession agreement (CA), Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra said on Wednesday, April 28. Guevarra said the government panel has sent a revised copy of the CA to Maynilad Water and “I understand that Maynilad has referred the said CA to its principals and is presently awaiting their comments.” “Thereafter, the two sides will come together and commence their discussions,” he said. Maynilad Water and Manila Water Company, Inc. are the two water concessionaries in Metro Manila and some nearly provinces.