CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY: The Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Inc. (COBI) did not cut the water supply to Cagayan de Oro Water District (COWD) on Friday, April 12, and said it extended the deadline for payment of the P426-million water bill for another 30 days.

COWD officials made the announcement late Friday after a meeting with COBI officials just as the 12-day disconnection notice extension was to take effect at midnight.

The new 30-day water supply extension will end on May 12, 2024.

"With the extended deadline, Cagayan de Oro's more than 168,000 households are assured of water supply," the COWD statement said.

However, Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Rolando Uy still appealed to COBI and COWD to settle their differences for the sake of the water consumers.

Uy also welcomed the resolution passed by the City Council allowing the Rio Verde Bulk Water Consortiums to supply bulk water directly to the COWD.

The City Council passed the resolution in anticipation of the April 12 deadline earlier set by COBI to cut the water supply to the COWD if the water bill is not settled.