Public interest after public utility privatization: Does it bargain away?: The case of MWSS and its concessionaires Manila Water Company Inc. & Maynilad Water Systems
Date of Publication
2014
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Legal Management
College
Ramon V. Del Rosario College of Business
Department/Unit
Commercial Law
Thesis Adviser
Andre R. De Jesus
Defense Panel Chair
Edward P. Chico
Defense Panel Member
Larry Ignacio
Roxanne Dimayuga
Abstract/Summary
As businesses providers of goods or services that are necessary for the general public, the regulation of public utilities is of utmost importance, as evidenced by the wealth of statutory materials that provide for such regulative measures. This being said, the research looks at the pending Supreme Court case against water concessionaires Maynilad Water Services Inc., and Manila Water Co., Inc., and answers whether or not the water concessionaires are, in fact, acting against the public interest by examining certain practices and representations of said concessionaires. Operationalizing this main research question by way of three sub- or corollary issues, and relying on the strength of documents that are entered as evidence in said case, the researchers found that the answer is in the affirmative. Specific practices of both firms are contrary to advancing the right of the general public to accessible and affordable water and to be charged reasonably for their consumption.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU19375
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
1 volume (various foliations), illustration (some color), 29 cm.
Keywords
Water utilities--Rates--Law and legislation--Philippines; Water utilities--Complaints against--Philippines; Water utilities--Philippines
Recommended Citation
Arcadio, R., & Manauis, J. (2014). Public interest after public utility privatization: Does it bargain away?: The case of MWSS and its concessionaires Manila Water Company Inc. & Maynilad Water Systems. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/5608
Embargo Period
5-6-2021