Marcos vows accountability for poor water supply

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has vowed accountability for officials and entities failing to provide adequate water supply to millions of Filipinos.

In his fourth State of the Nation Address, Marcos highlighted that approximately six million consumers are experiencing water supply issues, with some not even receiving water at their faucets.

The President assured that those neglecting their duties in public water service will be held responsible.

The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is currently taking measures to resolve the poor service reported from water districts and their partners.

Marcos confirmed he has reviewed a comprehensive report from LWUA regarding these concerns.

One of the entities under investigation by LWUA is PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., a water service provider owned by Villar.

PrimeWater has stated its full cooperation with regulatory bodies, including LWUA.

President Marcos had previously ordered LWUA, which oversees over 500 water districts, to investigate mounting complaints against PrimeWater on April 30.