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Makabayan members seek House probe of PrimeWater
Lawmakers from the Makabayan bloc have filed House Resolution 2279 seeking an investigation into the joint venture agreement between PrimeWater and the San Jose Del Monte City Water District due to numerous consumer complaints.
The inquiry will examine the impact of PrimeWater's joint ventures on local water districts, water service quality and cost, and consumer welfare.
Residents of San Jose Del Monte City have reported chronic water shortages, high water bills, and slow responses to complaints since the 2018 JVA.
Specific issues include dirty water, poor and intermittent water flow, and supply disruptions.
The lawmakers criticized the water rations and static water tanks as mere "band-aid solutions".
Deputy Minority Leader France Castro stated, "Water is life. Water is a basic necessity. Our fellow Filipinos should not endure poor water supply services."
Raoul Manuel added, "Hindi natin matanggap na ang choice lang ng mga kababayan natin sa PrimeWater ay tubig o tulog."
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