Energy Secretary Sharon Garin says the price spikes look like “abuse of market” and has asked regulators to step in. Read more »
Manila Sets the Standard as Visayas and Mindanao Pay More for Less Power; the Country Needs a Cheaper, Island-by-Island Energy Plan Read more »
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to return approximately P2.64 billion to consumers over six months, following a review that found the company had collected more than its approved distribution charges. Read more »
Electricity consumers may soon get some relief on their power bills after the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) removed the 12% value-added tax (VAT) on allowable system loss charges. Read more »
Sen. Mark A. Villar is pushing for changes in electricity billing that could give consumers some relief from high power costs. Read more »
Residential customers of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) are set to receive a PHP0.59-per-kilowatt-hour refund in their August electricity bills following an order approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). Read more »
