Local Water Utilities Administration

Also known as LWUA

The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is addressing water supply issues affecting millions of Filipinos by investigating and holding accountable private companies like PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed the LWUA to ensure proper service delivery and restore water supplies before year-end, emphasizing regulatory reform and potential creation of a Department of Water.

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Last updated at July 31, 2025.

Recent stories about LWUA

Marcos vows to resolve Siquijor power and water issues by year-end

President Ferdinand Marcos vowed to address ongoing power and water issues in Siquijor during his fourth State of the Nation Address.
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Marcos vows action on poor water delivery, LWUA submits docs to OP

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed firm government action against those responsible for poor water delivery during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
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Marcos approves LWUA recommendations on PrimeWater

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) recommendations regarding complaints about PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation's water services.
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Malaca帽ang clarifies no insinuations against Sen Villar in PrimeWater deals

Malaca帽ang clarified on Tuesday that it is not insinuating former Public Works Secretary and current Senator Mark Villar was behind joint venture deals between PrimeWater and local water districts.
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Villar denies ties to PrimeWater amid complaints

Senator Mark Villar denied on Saturday that he had any ownership or controlling interest in PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., a water service provider owned by his family.
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LWUA probes PrimeWater conflicts with local water districts

The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is investigating possible conflicts of interest involving PrimeWater, owned by Secretary Mark Villar's brother.
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Rep. Khonghun files probe into PrimeWater's joint ventures

Zambales 1st District Rep. Jefferson Khonghun filed House Resolution 22 for a congressional probe into joint venture agreements between PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. and local water districts due to persistent service issues.
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Marcos Jr. to release PrimeWater investigation findings Friday

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has received a comprehensive report from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) regarding PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., following consumer complaints.
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Villar's PrimeWater fixes Bulacan water by June 13

PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., owned by Villar, committed to resolving the water supply issue in Bulacan province before the school opening following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s directive.
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Marcos orders LWUA to investigate schools' water supply issues

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. has directed the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to immediately investigate the lack of stable water supply in public schools following his inspection on Monday.
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