Barangay leaders in San Jose del Monte City have expressed their gratitude to Mayor Arthur Robes, Rep. Florida “Rida” Robes, and the entire local government for their dedicated efforts to address the ongoing water crisis.
Their actions culminated in the San Jose Water District Board’s decision to pre-terminate its joint venture agreement with PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation. “We are very thankful to Mayor Art, Cong Rida, and the entire city government for listening to the cries of our constituents. They never abandoned us,” said Zosimo Lorenzo, President of the Association of Barangay Chairmen (ABC).
The Board’s decision was formalized in a letter dated April 10, 2025, where they notified Mayor Robes of their passage of Resolution No. 15, Series of 2025, which authorized the termination of the agreement with PrimeWater. The matter has been referred to the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel for further legal proceedings.
Rep. Robes has also pursued national reform through the filing of House Bill 1495, the Domestic Water Supply Act, which aims to establish national standards for water service quality and pricing.
Mayor Robes emphasized that while water districts operate autonomously, the General Welfare Clause of the Local Government Code empowers local officials to protect the health and welfare of their constituents. For barangay officials and residents, the issuance of the pre-termination notice marks a significant victory in their long fight for reliable water service.