Maynilad customers to see higher bills in August

MANILA, Philippines – Customers of Maynilad Water Services Inc. will see higher water bills in August as the water distributor is set to raise charges to take into account foreign exchange adjustments.

Beginning July 3, the west zone concessionaire said it would raise its average all-in tariff by P0.17 to P46.73 per cubic meter from P46.56 per cubic meter.

The increase will be reflected in the August bills of customers.

With the increase, households consuming 10 cubic meters or less monthly will now pay P119.51 compared to the previous P119.12.

Those consuming 20 cubic meters per month will see their bills increase to P423.81 from P422.35, and those using 30 cubic meters, to P850.43 from P847.42.

Maynilad is allowed under its concession agreement with government to pass on to customers foreign exchange losses or gains arising from the payment of its external obligations.

Maynilad distributes water to the west zone of the greater Manila area, which is composed of the cities of Manila (all but portions of San Andres and Sta. Ana), Quezon City (west of San Juan River, West Avenue, EDSA, Congressional, Mindanao Avenue, the northern part starting from the Districts of the Holy Spirit & Batasan Hills), Makati (west of South Super Highway), Caloocan, Pasay, Parañaque, Las Piñas, Muntinlupa, Valenzuela, Navotas and Malabon, all in Metro Manila; the cities of Cavite, Bacoor and Imus, and the towns of Kawit, Noveleta and Rosario, all in Cavite Province. – Rappler.com