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GRANT ONE-TIME CONDONATION OF INTEREST PAYMENTS, PENALTIES TO LOCAL WATER DISTRICTS – ANGARA

To ensure the financial viability and continuous operation of local water districts (LWD) around the country, Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the grant of a one-time condonation of the interest arrearages and penalties on the loans they incurred with the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA). Over the years, several LWDs have accumulated debts, which […]

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HOUSE PANELS APPROVE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES BILL – SALCEDA

The House committees on Government Reorganization and on Public Works and Highways approved a consolidated bill creating the Department of Water Resources (DWR) that would ensure reliable, safe, quality and affordable water supply for all. It was Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda, the chairman of the technical working group (TWG) tasked to consolidate the […]

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GRANT ONE-TIME TAX AMNESTY TO LOCAL WATER DISTRICTS – ANGARA

Senator Sonny Angara is pushing for the granting of a one-time general amnesty or condonation of tax liabilities by local water districts to allow them to use their savings for the improvement of services and prevent any increase in water rate charges. Introduced by Angara, Senate Bill No. 2136 otherwise known as the Condonation of […]