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Senator Risa Hontiveros welcomed the decision of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to extend its “no disconnection based on non-payment” policy until the end of this year. “Magandang balita ito para sa ating mga konsyumer na hanggang ngayon ay hindi pa nakakabangon sa pinsalang dala ng pandemya,” Hontiveros said as ERC released its advisory directing […]
While Senator Win Gatchalian commended the swift action taken by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) against the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), he warns other distribution utilities (DUs) that may have committed similar lapses such as failure to properly inform their subscribers about the charges. The ERC recently issued a decision ordering Meralco to pay P19M […]
Electric cooperatives (ECs) registered a slight increase in energy sales of 3 percent during the first three months of 2020, latest data of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) showed. Data from the NEA Informational Technology and Communication Services Department (ITCSD) revealed that for the first quarter, total energy sales of the ECs increased to 5,338 […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) reiterated its request to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to release complete information on consumer complaints lodged against some electric cooperatives (ECs). PHILRECA Executive Director and General Manager Janeene Depay-Colingan pointed out that full disclosure is necessary for properly addressing consumer complaints. So far, the only information […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) has expressed its willingness to assist the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in addressing the consumer complaints against some electric cooperatives (ECs) over electricity bills. In a statement, PHILRECA Executive Director and General Manager Janeene Depay-Colingan assured the government regulatory agencies including ERC that it is monitoring the […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to penalize distribution utilities (DUs) that fail to comply with its advisories and directives aimed at alleviating the financial difficulties of Filipino power consumers given strict quarantine measures. Gatchalian, chair of the Senate Committee on Energy, grilled ERC chairperson Agnes Devanadera over the actions that […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the extension of lifeline rate subsidies for 20 more years in order to provide continuous relief to marginalized households or those who consume 100 kilowatt-hours or less of monthly electricity. The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy has filed Senate Bill No. (SBN) 1583 which seeks to further […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) is again seeking approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to allow them to avail of the prompt payment discount and invoke the ‘force majeure’ clause in their power supply agreements. PHILRECA Executive Director and General Manager Janeene Depay-Colingan reiterated this request as she assured the 121 […]
Senator Win Gatchalian is urging the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to issue a fresh advisory that will help clear the confusion on high electricity bills amid numerous complaints, especially from areas that are now under modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ). During a recent Committee of the Whole hearing, Gatchalian […]
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) on Monday said the 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) in the country have complied with all the directives of government regulatory agencies to protect the interests of consumers during the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) period. PHILRECA Executive Director and General Manager lawyer Janeene Depay-Colingan issued the statement in […]