A water rate increase sought by Maynilad Water Services Inc. is legal, the Court of Appeals (CA) said as it affirmed a ruling of the Quezon City Regional Trial Court (RTC) allowing Maynilad to raise charges.

In a 12-page resolution dated May 30, 2018, the CA’s 2nd Division dismissed a petition for review filed by Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) assailing the lower court’s August 30, 2017 decision, which ruled in favor of Maynilad.

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