On Peasant Day, MWSS demolishes 11 farmers’ homes near La Mesa Dam
“Staging a demolition exactly on the day we remember the peasant struggle is the highest form of disrespect.”
On Peasant Day, MWSS demolishes 11 farmers’ homes near La Mesa Dam
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‘There is enough water’ – Indigenous Peoples
‘There is enough water’ – Indigenous Peoples
“The Duterte administration is exploiting the vulnerability of Metro Manila residents who are justly demanding accessible and efficient water services.”
WPN to Duterte: ‘Rescind concession agreement with Maynilad, refund the consumers
WPN to Duterte: ‘Rescind concession agreement with Maynilad, refund the consumers
Corporate income tax recovery comprised 31 percent and 26 percent of the rates charged to consumers by Manila Water and Maynilad, respectively, in 2008 and 2012.
The failed promises of privatization
The failed promises of privatization
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective Privatization, by whatever name – Build-Operate-Transfer or Public-Private Partnerships – was touted to be the solution to the inefficient, monopolistic management by government of public utilities and services. It was...
‘Shameless’ SSS board not alone, other GOCCs have ‘epidemic of thick-skinned insensitivity’
‘Shameless’ SSS board not alone, other GOCCs have ‘epidemic of thick-skinned insensitivity’
Aside from the much-criticized fat bonuses at a time when the funds’ sustainability was supposedly in danger, thus requiring a hike in members' contributions, it turned out that the SSS executives have each been receiving $1,859 per month just for attending two board meetings, and its CEO flies abroad every two months, first-class.
A hostage to corporate interests
A hostage to corporate interests
By BENJIE OLIVEROS Analysis The revelation made by the Water for the People Network and Ibon Foundation that the two water concessionaires, Manila Water and Maynilad, make consumers pay for their corporate income taxes, travel expenses, company outings, gifts,...
PPP — profits before people
PPP — profits before people
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld The privatization mantra is being incessantly hummed by the Aquino III administration. Privatization is being promoted to the public as the solution to deteriorated, broken-down and inadequate public utilities...
Progressive groups call looming water rate hike a robbery
Progressive groups call looming water rate hike a robbery
This year, private water concessionaires are up for ‘rate rebasing,’ meaning they would substantially increase water rates to pass on the costs of their planned projects, some of which would not be implemented but will be charged to consumers anyway. This is aside from the usual rate increases.
Read also: Metro Manila experience: Poor water service, unjustified rate hike petition
Public Warned: Brace for Higher Water Rates, Poorer Services
Public Warned: Brace for Higher Water Rates, Poorer Services
The broad-based Water for the People Network has warned the public, particularly Maynilad’s customers, to brace for higher water rates and poorer services from the water firm as the approval of Amendment No. 2 to its Concession Agreement with the MWSS nears. The...
Water Rate Hike Hit, Group Says Increase Unjustified and Insensitive (PR)
Water Rate Hike Hit, Group Says Increase Unjustified and Insensitive (PR)
News release 1 February 2011 The Water for the People Network (WPN) condemned the rate hikes implemented by private water concessionaires in Metro Manila, calling the increases unjustified and insensitive to the plight of ordinary consumers. Starting this month,...
Government Urged to Review MWSS Privatization, Uphold People’s Right to Water
Government Urged to Review MWSS Privatization, Uphold People’s Right to Water
By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL
The Water for the People Network is blaming the privatization of the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage Systems for the water shortages. It warns that the plans of the Aquino administration to fast track more privatization projects, through its planned public-private partnerships, would result in higher rates of basic utilities and services.
News in Pictures: Group Slams Worsening Water Crisis, Privatization
News in Pictures: Group Slams Worsening Water Crisis, Privatization
Members of the group under the Water for the People Network (WPN) trooped to the office of the Metropolitian Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to urge the agency to immediately address the current water crisis in Metro Manila. They said that the failure of MWSS to ensure the provision of clean, adequate and affordable water supply and service in the region is due to privatization.
News at a glance
News at a glance
7 of 10 farmers are landless Seven out of 10 farmers in Southern Tagalog (a region south of Manila) are landless. Peter “Tata Pido” Gonzales, spokesperson of the Katipunan ng mga Samahan ng Magbubukid sa Timog Katagalugan (Kasama-TK, a farmers’ alliance in the...
Laiban Deal Setback Temporary, Group Vows Continued Opposition
Laiban Deal Setback Temporary, Group Vows Continued Opposition
PRESS STATEMENT 6 March 2010 Anti-water privatization alliance Water for the People Network (WPN) today said that the termination of the proposed P52-billion Laiban Dam is just a temporary setback for its proponents and called on all concerned sectors to remain...
Indigenous Peoples and Environmentalists Slam Laiban Dam Project
Indigenous Peoples and Environmentalists Slam Laiban Dam Project
Press Release 26 February 2010 Environmental activists and indigenous people under the Network Opposed to Laiban Dam (NO to Laiban Dam) held a protest action in front of the main office of Danding Cojuangco-owned San Miguel Corporation (SMC) denouncing the efforts...
World Water Day: Unequal Water Distribution Behind ‘Water Crisis’
World Water Day: Unequal Water Distribution Behind ‘Water Crisis’
The water crisis, whether in the Philippines or globally, is a crisis underlined by the fact that majority of the poor people have no access to water while most of the water goes to the rich. BY ARNOLD PADILLA IBON Foundation Posted by Bulatlat Environment...
World Water Day: Unequal Water Distribution Behind ‘Water Crisis’
World Water Day: Unequal Water Distribution Behind ‘Water Crisis’
The water crisis, whether in the Philippines or globally, is a crisis underlined by the fact that majority of the poor people have no access to water while most of the water goes to the rich. BY ARNOLD PADILLA IBON Foundation Posted by Bulatlat Environment...
Privatization of Water Districts Bring High Water Prices, Massive Layoffs
Privatization of Water Districts Bring High Water Prices, Massive Layoffs
Privatization is to blame for skyrocketing water prices and the inefficient water service in the country. Not to mention its ill effects on the livelihood of water district employees due to massive layoffs. BY NOEL SALES BARCELONA Contributed to Bulatlat Vol. VIII,...
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