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

Print

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

Embargo Period

5-6-2021

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