RTC stops interim board of MIWD

By Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE board of directors of Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) that was ousted a week ago regained their seats after the Regional Trial Court issued a 20-day temporary restraining order (TRO) against the “interim board” installed by the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA).

City may de-annex from MIWD – Jed

By Lydia C. Pendon

MAYOR Jed Patrick Mabilog has directed the City Legal Office to study all possible angles and bring to court all those who instigated the take over of the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) and the ouster of the old board of directors.

MIWD interim board bogus - Jed

By Lydia C. Pendon

MAYOR Jed Patrick Mabilog does not recognize the interim board of directors of the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) saying the old board headed by Chairman Celso Javelosa is the legal one.

BOARD OUSTED

LWUA, management install new directors at MIWD
By Tara Yap

THE management of Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) has installed an interim set of board of directors.

MIWD management defiant

By Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE management team of Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) said they would rather want the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) to step in to the water firm to prevent paralysis in their operations.

Time for solutions at MIWD – Defensor

By Tara Yap
“I DON’T give a damn!”

This was the reaction of Iloilo Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. as he disassociated himself from the brewing problem on who should appoint the board of directors of the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD).

Treñas eyes congressional inquiry on water district

By Francis Allan L. Angelo and Lydia C. Pendon

ILOILO City Rep. Jerry P. Treñas said he was insulted by the latest brouhaha hounding Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) that he is mulling to conduct a congressional inquiry on the water firm.

Data: Power supply in city short by 9MW

By Francis Allan L. Angelo

AN independent power producer based in Iloilo City said it was never remiss in delivering electricity to Panay Electric Co. (PECO), the sole power distributor in the city.

MAYOR IS MAD

Mabilog vows to get back at MIWD management, LWUA

By Francis Allan L. Angelo

HELL hath no fury like a mayor betrayed.

BRACE FOR SEVERE H20 SHORTAGE IN ‘11

LWUA’s meddling may delay bulk water project

By Francis Allan L. Angelo

BRACE for a severe water shortage next year, thanks but no thanks to the intervention of the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) in the internal affairs of the Metro Iloilo Water District.

CLO rebuffs LWUA on MIWD controversy

By Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has no power to determine the appointing authority of members of the board directors of a water district.

WATER DISTRICT’S CONFLICT WIDENS

MIWD manager, LWUA stir mayor, governor

By Francis Allan L. Angelo

THE protracted conflict between the Metro Iloilo Water District (MIWD) board and management has spilled over to the offices of the two top officials in the city and province of Iloilo.