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ALVAREZ VOWS SWIFT ACTION ON PBBM’S POWER REFORMS

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 […]

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HOUSE PANEL TACKLES LUZON, VISAYAS POWER WOES

The House Committee on Energy chaired by Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco on Tuesday began deliberations on House Resolutions (HRs) 1685 and 1690 to address the frequent power issues in the Luzon and Visayas grids.Velasco expressed hope that the hearing would shed light on the matter and eventually contribute to stabilizing the electricity supply. The […]

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BILL STRENGTHENING PNOC GETS HOUSE PANEL NOD

The House Committee on Energy tasked a technical working group (TWG) to fine-tune a measure that seeks to strengthen the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) to make it more responsive and flexible in terms of its exploration, exploitation, and development.   During a virtual hearing, the House panel moved to form the TWG to finalize House […]