Maynilad, Manila Water rate increases thrown out

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System has rejected the petition of two water concessionaires for an increase in their rates ranging from P6 to P10 per cubic meter next month, saying it will be “socially irresponsible” to approve them amid the global economic crunch.

MWSS breached contract?

Maynilad is putting up an arbitration case against the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System for breach of contract.

Leviste celebrates 69th birthday behind bars

By Ferdinand Fabella
Former Batangas Gov. Jose Antonio Leviste spent his first night at the Makati City Jail, firm in his conviction that he only defended himself, his lawyer said yesterday.

Customs officer faces raps over P5-m cargo

The Customs intelligence chief of the Port of Manila has been charged before the Office of the Ombudsman for alleged involvement in the questionable release of three container vans of wax worth more than P5 million in September last year.

 

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