CLARK FREEPORT – Clark Development Corporation (CDC) and Clark Water Corporation (CWC) launched the first of a series of public consultation on Rate Rebasing 2026 (RR26) last September 9 at the Health and Sanitation Division (HSD) Training Hall here.
CDC aims to ensure fair and equitable water tariffs reflecting actual cost of providing reliable water and wastewater services through a rate rebasing scheme.
Atty. Gloria Victoria Taruc, CDC Vice-President for Legal Affairs Group explained in her opening remarks that the consultation emphasizes CDC’s commitment to transparency, accountability and inclusive decision-making.
“The purpose of today’s session here is to inform stakeholders and the public about the proposed changes in water rates, explain the rationale behind the rate rebasing process and to listen to your feedback, concerns and suggestions,” VP Taruc said.
At least 62 key officers from 37 locators actively participated in the first forum on RR.
The RR26 forum provided locators with a comprehensive update on the performance of Clark Water following the previous rate rebasing commitments. This update includes data, metrics, and insights highlighting successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
CWC President Melvin John Tan presented a detailed Service Improvement Plan for RR26 which depicted strategies and initiatives to enhance service quality, address challenges, and meet the evolving needs of locators, including specific improvements, timelines, and responsibilities.
The open forum after the presentation of CWC’s RR22 gathered valuable feedback and recommendations from locators.
CDC’s Technical Working Group (TWG) for Rate Rebasing 2026 is headed by CDC VP for Legal Affairs Atty. Taruc, Oversight Head and Engr. Rogelio Magat, TWG Chairman.
With CWC president Tan are CEO Maidy Lynne Quinto, General Manager Lyn Joceffin Zamora and members of the Clark Water Leadership Team.
Clark Water Corporation is the sole provider of water and used water services to Clark Freeport and the Clark Special Economic Zone.
It can be recalled that the approval of the RR22 in 2023 marked a significant milestone, as it was the first successful rebasing exercise completed since 2014 and the first tariff increase CWC implemented in 17 years.
The rate rebasing exercise is being conducted every 4 years to recalibrate water tariffs based on actual investments, service performance, and future improvement plans.
