PRRD inks laws granting Maynilad, Manila Water 25-yr franchises
MANILA - President Rodrigo R. Duterte has signed laws granting 25-year franchises to water concessionaires Maynilad Water Services, Inc. and Manila Water Company, Inc. Malacanang announced the development on Friday and released copies of the laws. Signed on Dec. 10, 2021, Republic Act (RA) 11600 grants Maynilad a franchise to establish, operate, and maintain a waterworks system and sewerage and sanitation services in the west zone of Metro Manila, including the province of Cavite. RA 110601 grants Manila Water a franchise to operate in the east zone of Metro Manila and Rizal province. The fran...