House Committee on Energy Chairperson Jose Alvarez has pledged the full commitment of the House Committee on Energy to fast-track the legislative measures necessary to implement President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s priority energy reforms aimed at lowering electricity costs and expanding access to affordable and reliable power for Filipino households.
“The President has laid down a clear and compelling direction-to make electricity more affordable and ensure that more Filipino families have access to reliable and sustainable energy. The House Committee on Energy fully supports this agenda and stands ready to translate these priorities into concrete legislation,” Alvarez said.
“The House Committee on Energy fully supports this agenda and stands ready to translate these priorities into concrete legislation.”
The veteran legislator emphasized that the Committee will pursue the fastest available legislative route to ensure the prompt passage of the President’s priority energy measures.
The seasoned lawmaker noted that the Committee has already approved on Third Reading several landmark bills that form part of the Administration’s Energy Legislative Agenda, including the Waste-to-Energy Act, Energy Storage Systems Act, Energy Regulatory Commission Restructuring Act, and the Biofuels Act.
The House Energy Chair likewise expressed strong support for the President’s proposal to eliminate the practice of passing system loss charges on to electricity consumers, saying that ordinary Filipinos should no longer bear costs beyond their control.
He also welcomed the proposed Sariling Kuryente Act, which seeks to remove unnecessary regulatory and administrative barriers to the installation of rooftop solar panels and battery energy storage systems, empowering households and businesses to generate their own clean and affordable electricity.
“Several measures addressing system loss charges have already been referred to the House Committee on Energy and are scheduled for deliberation.”
According to Alvarez, several measures addressing system loss charges have already been referred to the House Committee on Energy and are scheduled for deliberation.
Meanwhile, the Committee is currently consolidating and drafting a comprehensive version of the proposed Sariling Kuryente Act for filing in the House of Representatives.
“The House Committee on Energy will continue to work with urgency and purpose to pass these priority reforms. Affordable electricity is not merely an economic issue-it is a matter of improving the quality of life of every Filipino family, strengthening our industries, and securing the country’s long-term energy future,” he stressed.
Alvarez reaffirmed that the Committee remains fully committed to advancing practical, consumer-oriented, and forward-looking energy policies that will support the President’s vision of a more energy-secure, competitive, and prosperous Philippines.
