Household Perspectives on Urban Water Service Delivery: Implications for Policy and Practice in the Philippines

Emmanuel M. Preña, Cherrylyn P. Labayo, Elmer A. Lorenzana, Janet G. Poja, Melody Mae, Center for Policy Studies and Development, Bicol University, Legazpi City, College of Business, Economics and Management, Bicol University, College of Engineering, Bicol University, Legazpi City

Public Works Management & Policy: Research and Practice in Infrastructure, Technology, and the Environment

Published online on March 30, 2026

Abstract

Public Works Management & Policy, Ahead of Print.
Achieving safe and reliable water services remains a critical challenge in many rapidly urbanizing cities and is central to Sustainable Development Goal 6. In the Philippines, service delivery is constrained by aging infrastructure, fragmented governance, ...