Manila, May 8 -- Bayan Muna Party-list and consumers of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corp. on Thursday filed a formal complaint before Malacanang calling for the cancellation of all joint venture agreements (JVAs) between the Villar family-owned private water utility firm and local water districts around the country, citing widespread service failures and legal violations.

In the complaint addressed to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the group said the JVAs have resulted in frequent water interruptions, poor water quality, high rates, and unresponsive customer service in areas including San Jose del Monte in Bulacan, Bacolod City, Quezon, Cavite, and Bukidnon provinces.

Bayan Muna alleged that these JVAs, mostly entered into during the ...