MANILA, Dec. 3 -- A nationwide Senate survey revealed a "clear and alarming pattern" of dissatisfaction with PrimeWater, with most local water districts already initiating or preparing to initiate termination of their joint venture agreements (JVAs) due to unmet commitments, poor service quality, and stalled infrastructure projects.

During a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Public Services, chairperson Senator Raffy Tulfo said the panel sent survey forms to all local water districts operating under PrimeWater's 75 JVAs.

Of the 70 water districts that responded, 61 said they were not satisfied with PrimeWater's service performance, while 52 have begun or are preparing to begin the pre-termination or termination process.

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