In a resolution made public last Oct. 18, the SC denied the motions for reconsideration by the MWSS and two water firms.
The Supreme Court has affirmed its 2019 decision that ordered Maynilad Water Services, Inc., Manila Water Co., Inc., and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System to pay fines for violations of the Philippine Clean Water Act since 2009.
Maynilad and Manila Water were found to have failed to put up sewage lines and sewage treatment facilities during the period as mandated by the law. “From receipt of the decision until Petitioners have fully paid the amount stated, Petitioners shall be fined the initial amount of P322,102.00/day subject to further 10 per cent increase every two years as provided under Section 28 of the Philippine Clean Water Act, until full compliance with Section 8 of the same law.
On the other hand, Manila Water “shall be jointly and solidarily liable with Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System for the base amount of P30,000 per day of violation counting from May 7, 2009 until January 21, 2022, in the total amount of P202,256,726.22.”
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