THE Municipal Government of Subic has officially placed parts of the town under a state of water emergency following mounting complaints from residents and businesses over inadequate and unreliable water supply.
The declaration came through an Executive Order issued on May 11, 2026 by Mayor Jonathan “Jon” Khonghun, citing recurring water interruptions, low water pressure, delayed service restoration and mounting public concern over the delivery of water services in the town.
On Friday, Mayor Khonghun personally conducted an inspection of water facilities and pumping stations to assess ongoing emergency response measures.
During the inspection, pumping machines operated by PrimeWater and Village Water were found to be functioning again, restoring water supply to several affected residents and communities.
Despite this, Mayor Khonghun issued a stern warning to PrimeWater and Village Water saying the local government would not hesitate to take over their operations should another failure or prolonged water supply shortage affecting Subic residents.
The Executive Order directs all municipal offices and units with logistical capability including water tankers, fire trucks, utility vehicles and heavy equipment to assist in emergency water distribution operations in critically affected barangays.
The order also calls on the Sangguniang Bayan to undertake immediate legal, technical and administrative measures related to the possible local government takeover of PrimeWater Infrastructure Corporation’s facilities and operations in Subic.
Municipal officials said the continuing water service deficiencies have adversely affected households, schools, health centers, businesses and government operations prompting the local government to implement emergency intervention measures.
The municipal government emphasized that access to safe, adequate and reliable water supply is essential to public health, sanitation, economic activity and the overall welfare of Subic residents.
Under the Executive Order, the local government is likewise authorized to coordinate with national agencies, including the Local Water Utilities Administration (LWUA), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) in addressing the municipality water supply crisis.
Local authorities assured residents that emergency augmentation efforts and continuous monitoring of water operations will remain in place until normal and dependable water service is fully restored across affected communities.
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