CEBU, Philippines - Bercede told members of the water refilling operators in Mandaue City that the increasing number of traders engaged this business endangers the welfare of the public because some are forced to lower their price and sacrifice the quality of the water.
“Gumikan sa ka grabe na kaayo nga kompetensya, adunay uban nga mupamenus na gyud sa ilang presyo ug kuyaw na kaayo kon dili maayo ang pagpatuman niini sa proseso,” said Bercede.
The vice mayor said now that they have organized themselves, he hopes that they can control their pricing.
More than 100 water refilling stations presently operate in the different barangays of Mandaue City.
Bercede said the city council will closely coordinate with the City Health Department and the water refilling operators themselves.
“Karon nga na organize na sila dili na kita magkalisud-lisod sa atong pagmonitor sa ilang pagtuman sa nalatid sa balaod,” Bercede said.