MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker in the House of Representatives is seeking for a “legislative review” of the ongoing negotiations between the government and water concessionaires Maynilad Inc. and Manila Water Inc. regarding the amended concession agreements.
House Resolution No. 1664 filed by Deputy Speaker Bernadette Herrera urges the committees on government enterprises and privatization as well as the committee on good government and public accountability to conduct the said legislative review.
According to Herrera, the public has the right to know if there are changes introduced to the amended concession pacts with the water concessionaires.
“In the interest of…
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