PBBM OKs LWUA recommendations on PrimeWater issues

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the Local Water Utilities Administration’s (LWUA) recommendations concerning complaints against PrimeWater.

Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro confirmed the President reviewed and agreed with the LWUA report's findings.

Castro stated that the recommendations aim to address issues faced by citizens experiencing water supply shortages.

The investigation into PrimeWater was prompted by multiple public complaints regarding its services.

Castro mentioned that contracts between local water districts and PrimeWater, a company associated with the Villar family, saw an increase during Mark Villar’s tenure as Secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways.

While specific recommendations remain undisclosed, LWUA administrator Jose Moises Salonga indicated that potential strategies include terminating contracts with PrimeWater or compelling them to supply water to affected areas.

Salonga emphasized that immediate action to supply water to customers is the priority, with accountability to be determined later.