Bohol Water Utilities Inc. (BWUI) is making it easier for the public to get connected, according to Victor Tambis, who shared with Newsmakers radio program updates on March 11, 2026.
BWUI is open to compromising on requirements to hasten application approvals, as the leading cause of denial is often the lack of necessary documents proving property ownership.
Some customers also fail to provide consent from the real property owner, which can delay the process.
BWUI wants to provide service to everyone, so they’re flexible with requirements to speed up applications and get customers connected.
The goal is to make compliance easier and move towards approval, especially for those living in areas where they’re staying with the property owner’s permission.
Despite rising costs, BWUI has no plans to increase rates, with the local office not receiving any advice on rate hikes.
Current rates, imposed since 2023, are the lowest among private water companies in Bohol, and any changes would require approval from the National Water Resources Board (NWRB).
However, the idea of increasing rates is likely being considered, given rising operating costs, and BWUI would need to apply for rate increases with the NWRB.
Tambis notes the Philippines is suffering due to dependence on Middle East fuel, and people should prepare for challenging times ahead, hoping the war ends soon to mitigate further problems.