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Graft raps filed vs. Villars over PrimeWater's failure to deliver water supply

Two counts of graft complaints have been filed against Senators Mark and Camille Villar, their parents Manuel and Cynthia, their brother Paolo, as well as other officials of local water districts over poor water service of the Villar-owned PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said Friday.

Published Sep 18, 2026 · 4:30 AMOriginal source: GMA News Online / News16 reads
Two counts of graft complaints have been filed against Senators Mark and Camille Villar, their parents Manuel and Cynthia, their brother Paolo, as well as other officials of local water districts over poor water service of the Villar-owned PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation, Assistant Ombudsman Mico Clavano said Friday.
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