Perspectives·Aug 1, 2026
Can Money Buy Credibility? The Hiraya Water Puzzle
Lucio Co's rebranded water utility promises billions in repairs, but the arithmetic tells a different story than the press release
By Priyanka V. Rao · 5 min ·
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Lucio Co's rebranded water utility promises billions in repairs, but the arithmetic tells a different story than the press release

The newly rebranded utility begins its first major infrastructure push under retail magnate Lucio Co, targeting 24,000 households in Dasmariñas City with pipeline replacements and expanded storage.