Section 2Sec./Art. 2

Definition of Terms. As used in this Act:

(a) Concession Agreement refers to the agreement entered into between the grantee and MWSS on 21 February 1997, including its Amendment dated 26 October 2001, and the Memorandum of Agreement and Confirmation dated 23 October 2009, as amended by the Revised Concession Agreement dated 31 March 2021 or as may hereafter be amended;

(b) Franchise Area refers to the Service Area East as defined and delineated under the Concession Agreement including the cities of Makati, Mandaluyong, Pasig, Pateros, San Juan, Taguig, Marikina, and parts of Quezon City and Manila, and the towns of Angono, Baras, Binangonan, Cainta, Cardona, Jala-Jala, Morong, Pililia, Rodriguez, Tanay, Taytay, Teresa and San Mateo, and Antipolo City in the Province of Rizal, and subject to applicable laws; and

(c) Regulatory Office refers to the Regulatory Office established under the Concession Agreement (the MWSS Regulatory Office) or its legal successor, as may be created or reorganized by executive order or by law.