Energy regulator OIC assumes office

By Lenie Lectura – September 26, 2024
from Business Mirror

Energy Regulatory Commission OIC Jesse Hermogenes T. Andres

Former Justice Undersecretary Jesse Hermogenes T. Andres formally assumed office last Wednesday as the chairman, officer-in-charge (OIC), and chief executive officer of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).

On his first day in office, Andres met with the ERC Commissioners—Alexis M. Lumbatan, Catherine P. Maceda, Floresinda G. Baldo-Digal, and Marko Romeo L. Fuentes—along with Executive Director Nancy Aurora Q. Fajardo and General Counsel Heiddi V. Barrozo.

The commissioners informed him about the core mandates of the agency, as well as the urgent matters requiring immediate action by the ERC leadership to ensure the continued action on critical decisions.

Andres also convened the management committee (ManComm) to emphasize the urgent need for expeditious action on all pending ERC matters. The ManComm, in turn, committed to provide full and necessary support to Andres.

He has been a practicing lawyer for 34 years and holds a bachelor’s degree in economics from the University of the Philippines (UP). He is a Career Executive Service Officer eligible since 2009 and completed his directorship training with the Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD).

Despite the temporary changes in the ERC’s leadership, the operations of the Commission will remain functional and unhampered, the agency said.