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LWUA

The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is the government agency responsible for overseeing water districts in the Philippines, ensuring the provision of essential water services. It has been involved in investigations into PrimeWater, a private company linked to the Villar family, due to complaints about poor service and potential conflicts of interest. LWUA works to restore water services, enforce accountability, and improve access to clean and affordable water for millions of Filipinos.

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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Fri, November 14, 2025 at 1:11 AM

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Recent developments on LWUA

Thu, November 13, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Super typhoon Uwan causes millions in damages to water districts

Several water districts across the Philippines have incurred millions of pesos in damages due to Super Typhoon Uwan.

Tue, September 9, 2025 at 8:57 PM

Marcos: Probe into Villar firms not personal, aims to fix essential services

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. reiterated that the administration's investigation into the Villar family's companies, PrimeWater and SIPCOR, is not personal.

Mon, July 28, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Marcos Jr. vows accountability for water service providers

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. vowed to hold accountable water service providers and their joint venture partners for widespread service interruptions affecting millions of consumers.

Mon, July 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM

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.

Wed, July 9, 2025 at 2:31 PM

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.

Tue, July 8, 2025 at 1:18 PM

Palace press officer clarifies no insinuations against Sen. Villar

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro clarified that she made no insinuations that Senator Mark Villar had anything to do with the increase in the number of joint ventures entered into by his family's PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation.

Sat, July 5, 2025 at 11:56 AM

Villar denies ownership in PrimeWater amid probe

Senator Mark Villar denied any ownership or involvement in PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp., which is part of his family's business empire.

Fri, July 4, 2025 at 3:33 PM

LWUA probes PrimeWater service, possible Villar conflict of interest

The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) is investigating the poor service of PrimeWater and will examine potential conflicts of interest involving the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) during the tenure of former Secretary Mark Villar.

Thu, July 3, 2025 at 6:10 PM

Rep. Khonghun files probe into PrimeWater joint ventures

Zambales 1st District Rep. Jefferson Khonghun filed House Resolution 22 seeking a congressional probe into the joint venture agreements of Villar-led PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. with local water districts across the Philippines.

Tue, July 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM

PBBM reviews PrimeWater probe, consumer complaints

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is reviewing two balikbayan boxes of reports and evidence from the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) concerning complaints against PrimeWater.