Thousands sign manifesto to seek overhaul in water supply deal in Cagayan de Oro

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Philippines – Thousands of water consumers signed a manifesto calling for changes to, or the voiding of, a contract between the Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) and its primary bulk water supplier.

Former Cagayan de Oro councilor Enrico Salcedo, lead convenor of the Bantay Tubig Movement, said at least 17,228 people signed the manifesto to rescind or amend COWD’s 2017 bulk water agreement with the Manny V. Pangilinan-controlled Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Incorporated...