00:00And with the recent disturbances caused by consecutive storms and the southwest monsoon,
00:05the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewage System, or MWSS, ordered the suspension of service
00:11disconnection activities of concessionaires Manila Water and Mainilad. The suspension is
00:16effective for 15 days from July 25 to August 8, 2025. Areas covered in the suspension include
00:23Manila's West Zone customers and the 23 cities and municipalities in the East Zone of the
00:30Franchise Area of MWSS, which is covered by Manila Water. According to MWSS, a clean, safe,
00:38and reliable water source is essential to protecting public health. Thus, the regional
00:43office instructed the concessionaires to ensure water availability for all customers.