PETITIONERS
PSALM gravely abused its discretion
PSALM cannot sell the AHEPP without the
consent of co-owners MWSS and NIA
PSALM clearly violated the constitutional
provisions
Philippine Government, along with its
agencies and subdivisions, have an
obligation under international law
bidding process initiated by PSALM be
declared null and void
their legal standing to file the present suit in
their capacity as taxpayers, or as Filipino
citizens
case is capable of repetition yet evading
review
paramount public interest is involved
Court’s interpretation of public bidding applies
to any law which requires public bidding
MWSS asserts that by it has supervision and
control over the Angat Dam
MWSS argues that its powers over
waterworks are vested upon it by a special
law
Manila Prince v GSIS
AHEPP is in dire danger of being wholly-
owned by a Korean corporation which
probably merely considers it as just another
business opportunity
transfer of water rights to K-Water, petitioners
reiterate that this violates the Water Code
RESPONDENTS
the disposal of the Angat HEPP by sale
through public bidding – the principal mode of
disposition under EPIRA – remains PSALM’s
primary option.
they do not involve the sale of Angat Dam
itself
PSALM stressed its compliance with the
relevant laws and the Constitution
LGUs did not raise any concerns during the
forum held by PSALM
DOJ Opinion: AHEPP, as a generation asset,
may be sold to a foreign entity
petitioners have no standing to file the
petition and that a petition for certiorari is not
the proper remedy
controversy has been rendered moot and
academic
Court has no jurisdiction.
Neither MWSS nor NIA was a co-owner of
the said structures.
MWSS never exercised jurisdiction and
control over the said facility
K-Water claim that its participation in the
bidding by an abiding respect for the
Constitution and the laws of the Philippines,
and hopes for a prompt resolution of the
present petition to further strengthen and
enhance the investment environment
only the AHEPP and not the Angat Dam
which was being privatized