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Senate Committee on Energy Chairperson Senator Erwin Tulfo has warned power companies against taking advantage of extreme weather conditions such as the “Super El Niño,” by imposing unjustified rate hikes or delivering substandard service. This comes after the Department of Energy (DOE) and various electric distribution cautioned the public about expected electricity price spikes and […]
The Senate approved on final reading legislative measures which seeks to renew the franchises of two electric companies in the Visayas. With 17 affirmative votes, no negative vote, and no abstention, the Senate approved House Bill No. 7639 which seeks to grant the renewal of the 25-year franchise of the Visayan Electric Company, Inc. (VECO) […]
Senator Chiz Escudero said that the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) must enforce stricter oversight on power generation companies (gencos) to ensure compliance with their scheduled outages. Additionally, Escudero said the gencos should be compelled to provide transparent explanations and justifications for any unplanned outages. “The DOE and ERC should […]
Senator Grace Poe said power firms granted with a franchise and permits carry the colossal task of providing reliable electricity at all times. “Reliability is a big commitment in the provision of public service. Kailangan ay maaasahan ka ng mga tao sa lahat ng oras, whatever the circumstances are,” Poe said during the recent hearing of […]