The #StateOfEmergency declaration came after the Cagayan de Oro Bulk Water Incorporated (#COBI), a company controlled by #MetroPacificWater, instructed a subcontractor to discontinue the supply of treated water to the Cagayan de Oro Water District (#COWD).

Police were deployed to guard water facilities, making sure that valves are left untouched. #Philippines

#CagayanDeOro under state of emergency as water firm decides to cut off supply
https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/cagayan-de-oro-state-emergency-water-firm-decides-cut-off-supply/

Cagayan de Oro under state of emergency as water firm decides to cut off supply

The Cagayan de Oro City government exercises its police powers, and sends the police to ensure water valves are left untouched

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