THE topic of nationalization, or government’s retaking ownership and control of key industries or services, became a more high-profile topic here after the controversies surrounding the two water distributors for Metro Manila were exposed late last year.

Because of the obvious failure of privatization in the case of the water utilities, nationalization of key public services has gained traction as a policy option.

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