Lawyer accuses Rama, MCWD chair of duplicity in Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD) chairmanship controversy | A lawyer representing former board members accuses Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama and MCWD chairman Jose Daluz III of 'unfathomable duplicity' in the ongoing legal battle over the termination of board members. The lawyer highlights the conflicting statements made by both Rama and Daluz, exposing the political influence in the water utility firm. The case is now pending in court, seeking vindication and clarity on the authority of local executives to remove board members. Stay updated on the latest developments.
The Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) has turned down the Cebu City Government’s request for an issuance of a certificate of no objection to its recommendation to terminate members of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD).
Mayor 'cannot remove' MCWD board directors: A dispute arises over the appointment and removal of board directors at the Metropolitan Cebu Water District (MCWD). While Mayor Michael Rama claims the authority to appoint new directors, the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA) argues otherwise, citing Presidential Decree 198. The LWUA states that local executives have no authority to remove board members. The conflicting interpretations of the law have led to a standoff between the old and new board members. Stay updated on this ongoing legal battle.
CEBU City Mayor Rama threatens to forcibly remove Daluz and two others from MCWD - Find out why the mayor is willing to use his police power against the board members who refuse to step down from their positions. Read more here.