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Advisory suspensionAugust21 2021

LATEST APPROVED POLICIES
Further Amending the Policy Guidelines on the Processing and Issuance of Water Permits (WPs) and Conditional Water Permits (CWPs)
NWRB Res. No. 15-0921 was approved by the Board on its meeting held on September 22, 2021 which provides that all holders of CWP for municipal use shall secure a CPC and maintain the same in good standing until the WP has been issued, otherwise, the CWP will be cancelled or revoked. On the other hand, all holders of a WP for municipal use shall maintain the legality and good standing of a CPC, otherwise the same can be a ground for the cancellation of the WP. Likewise, water permittees for municipal use not required by law to secure a CPC shall also maintain their WPs in good standing, otherwise the same may be cancelled or revoked.
Standard Rules and Regulations in the Operation of Waterworks Systems, As Revised 2021
NWRB Res. No. 14-0921 was approved by the Board on its meeting held on September 22, 2021 which embodies modifications on the existing rules and regulations in the operations of waterworks systems.
Granting of Authority to Executive Director and/or Deputy Executive Director to Represent NWRB in All Civil and Administrative Cases
NWRB Res. No. 14-0821 was approved by the Board on its meeting held on August 25, 2021 that grants authority to the Executive Director and/or Deputy Executive Director to represent NWRB in all civil and administrative cases where NWRB is a party, either as a complainant/petitioner or respondent/defendant, before any court of law or such other tribunals.
Extension of Time on the Submission of Annual Report and Payment of Supervision and Regulation Fees During the State of Public Health Emergency
NWRB Res. No. 05-0221 was approved by the Board on its meeting held on February 17, 2021 which provides CPC grantees a two (2) months extension period on the submission of Annual Reports and payment of Supervision and Regulation Fees, which fall due on May 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021, respectively during the State of Public Health Emergency.

Executive Director David Speaks About Water Supply Outlook

NWRB Executive Director Dr. Sevillo D. David, Jr. discussed the Angat Reservoir: Water Supply Outlook during the 27th Philwater International Conference 2021 held virtually by Philippine Water Works Association (PWWA) on October 1, 2021. This year’s conference carried the theme, “Global Challenges: Water and Wastewater Sectors, Utilities, Operation and Maintenance", focusing on the major impacts to the economy and adverse effects to the industry in this pandemic.

27th Philwater International Conference

MEMORANDUM ORDER 2021-02-A  (Download here)

With the recent announcement placing certain areas in the country under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ), NWRB Memorandum Order 2021-02-A was issued as an Addendum to NWRB Memorandum Order 2021-02 to extend the application of the guidelines therein whenever MECQ is declared in certain areas of the country.

MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 2021-03  (Download here)

Extension of Time for The Payment of Annual Water Charge and Well Driller Registration

In order to aid the government’s efforts to proactively contain and prevent the surge of COVID-19 disease, and in relation to the announcement placing certain areas under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), the following guidelines shall be observed:

1. Deadline of payments of annual water charge (AWC) and well driller registration in all areas during ECQ shall be extended without imposition of penalties and,
2. Payments shall have to be made within five (5) working days after lifting of ECQ.

This Memorandum shall be effective whenever ECQ is declared/extended.

MEMORANDUM ORDER NO. 2021-02  (Download here)

Continuous and Enhanced Water Supply Services In All Areas of Operation Under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ)

With the announcement placing certain areas under Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ), all water utility operators/water service providers are enjoined to refrain from disconnecting water supply to individual households for the duration of the Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) until the same has been lifted in accordance with Memorandum Order No. 2021-02. However, this Memorandum is not meant to exempt the consumers from paying the appropriate amount corresponding to the volume consumed during this period.