00:00 It's not just El Nino that is the reason why Manila and Manila Water's customers are saving on water consumption.
00:07 Because of the 2024 election, a new increase will be implemented by the so-called water concessionaires.
00:14 How much? Let's find out in the center of the news, Clayzelle Pardilla, live.
00:20 Angelie, an increase in water will be a big hit for consumers in the next year.
00:29 The MWSS Regulatory Office has already approved the rate and price of the concessionaires.
00:39 In effect, in January 2024, the average increase will be almost P8 in the basic charge of Manila.
00:48 This means that for those who consume 10 cubic meters of water,
00:53 the price of a single cubic meter of water will be P26. The cost of using 20 to 30 cubic meters will be P100 to P200.
01:06 For those who consume Manila Water, the price of a single cubic meter of water will be P6.
01:12 The cost of using Manila Water, the price of a single cubic meter of water will be P6.
01:18 That's equivalent to P34 in the bill if you consume 10 cubic meters.
01:25 The price of a single cubic meter of water will be P76 to P154 if you use 20 to 30 cubic meters per second.
01:36 According to the MWSS, the rate rebasing was allowed
01:40 to ensure that the water projects of the two companies will be completed in front of the El Nino dam.
01:49 The inflation or rapid increase in the prices added to the costs of Manila and Manila Water is also being considered.
01:59 They studied the new rate well and it is sure that it can still be reached by consumers.
02:08 It is affordable. Again, I'm asking the public for their understanding.
02:14 What's more important is that the service is proper.
02:20 If we don't make this tariff adjustment, we might have problems.
02:27 We might not be able to provide the right service to our consumers.
02:32 It will have a negative effect on our consumers.
02:38 I can guarantee that there will be no water crisis because of these projects.
02:43 The MWSSRO is not allowing the beneficiaries of 4Ps or the poor Filipinos to register as lifeline consumers
02:55 to be given discounts on bills.
02:58 That's all for now from Quezon City, Angelique.
03:02 Yes, Clay. The problems that our consumers are experiencing, especially the customers of Manila,
03:09 who have been supplying water for several days,
03:14 are you sure that this won't happen again?
03:17 Especially if the problem is the siltation, the thickening of the borax in the water they are getting.
03:30 Angelique, earlier this year, Manila had a water service interruption.
03:36 Some consumers complained about the low quality of water.
03:42 According to MWSS, Manila has already addressed this issue because of the various projects that Manila is doing,
03:50 including Manila Water.
03:52 There are two concessionaires, Calawi Space Water Project and Anabu Modular Water Treatment Plant,
03:59 which are adding to the clean water they are supplying to the consumers.
04:06 That is one of the reasons why they were able to complete several projects this year.
04:13 This rate rebasing will help to make sure that the projects are 100% completed
04:21 and to avoid water service interruptions.
04:25 Angelique.
04:26 Okay, thank you.
04:27 Thank you.
04:28 Thank you.
