Alternative PPP Model: The Laguna Water Story
Noel Julao works for the Laguna Water Company in the Philippines. His case study examines how Manila Water, a concessionaire that provides water and used water services in the east zone of Metro Manila, took over the operations of Laguna Water Company in supplying piped water in the Province of Laguna. The take-over stemmed from a failed PPP entered into between Laguna Water and the Provincial Government of Laguna in improving the water supply situation that resulted in low water coverage, high non-revenue water, and non-compliance of water quality to the Philippine National Standard for Drinking Water. Through a PPP arrangement, Manila Water was able to turn-around the company and become one of the best water service operators in the province.