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Water rates to go up next month

March 14, 2026

The Philippine Star

Households in Metro Manila and nearby provinces will be greeted with higher water bills starting next month.

- Brix Lelis

The Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System Regulatory Office (MWSSRO) announced yesterday a rate hike of P0.04 per cubic meter for Manila Water Co. Inc. and P0.09 per cubic meter for Maynilad Water Services Inc.

This is equivalent to an increase of P0.14 in the bills of Manila Water customers consuming 10 cubic meters or less, P0.29 for those using 20 cubic meters and P0.58 for 30 cubic meters.

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3 mins

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2 mins

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OF FAITH AND SERVICE

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1 min

March 14, 2026

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Meralco showcases Phl as future-ready hub for hyperscalers

The Philippines is showing serious momentum in its drive to go digital, tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan said, highlighting his power company’s readiness to support hyperscale data centers.

1 mins

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NUP backs call to probe P1.8-B DOH procurement

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1 min

March 14, 2026

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24 stranded OFWs to arrive at NAIA

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1 min

March 14, 2026

The Philippine Star