Published May 4, 2021, 1:35 PM Maynilad Water Services, Inc. Negotiation on a new water concession agreement (CA) between the government and Maynilad Water Services, Inc. “was smooth and easy,” Justice Secretary Menardo I. Guevarra said on Tuesday, May 4. “Except for a few matters pertaining to Maynilad’s business plan, JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) loans, and public listing of shares, the parties are in agreement on the rest of the proposed new concession agreement with Maynilad, which takes off from a similar concession agreement with Manila Water” (Manila Water Company, Inc.), Guevarra said. The meeting between representatives of the government and those of Maynilad Water’s was held last Monday, May 3.