The Daily Tribune
Mark Villar denies ties to PrimeWater
Senator Mark Villar denied any ownership or involvement in PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., which is part of his family's business empire.
He clarified that he has no direct or indirect ownership or controlling interest in the company, stating "I wish to take this opportunity to clarify that I have no direct or indirect ownership or controlling interest in PrimeWater."
PrimeWater, owned by Villar's brother Manuel Paolo, is being investigated by Malacañang due to widespread complaints about its services.
The investigation might cover a possible conflict of interest involving Villar, as the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) was an attached agency to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) when he headed the DPWH.
LWUA Administrator Jose Moises Salonga noted that the investigation could delve into potential conflicts involving past leaders.
Villar, who led the DPWH from 2016 to 2021, emphasized he had no involvement in any transactions between PrimeWater and its partner water districts during his term.
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