CEBU CITY, Philippines -- The Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) has deferred next year the implementation of a plan to waive water fees for Cebu City residents who are consuming 10 cubic
The Jaclupan Facility of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District. | File photo
MCWD Chairperson Jose Daluz III said the delay in its implementation resulted from the need to include in the 2022 budget the allocation for water subsidies. Daluz said he requested for a P200 million budget for water source improvement in 2022 but it seems that the City Council was only willing to approve half of what he asked for or a total of P100, 000.Daluz said those who will not qualify for water subsidy have the option to avail of water discounts if this is approved by acting Mayor Michael Rama.
But the grant of discounts will only apply to households that are consuming 10 cubic meters of water or less.
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