December 20, 2024

Consumer advocate warns Senate of higher power rates unless Meralco franchise bill gets amended

By Dhel Nazario – Dec 18, 2024 05:41 PM from Manila Bulletin A consumer rights advocate called on the Senate to amend key provisions in the proposed measure to renew the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) franchise, aiming to protect consumers […]
December 19, 2024

Consumers seek reform on DU franchise bill

By Maria Bernadette Romero – 19 Dec 2024, 10:43 from The Daily Tribune A consumer rights advocate is urging the Senate to introduce amendments to the proposed renewal of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) franchise to protect consumers from potential […]
December 14, 2024

Regulator clears Meralco’s 1,200-MW deal with SMC unit

By Lisbet K. Esmael – 02:06 AM December 14, 2024 from inquirer.net / Philippine Daily Inquirer Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) 1,200-megawatt (MW) power supply deal with a subsidiary of San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP) secured approval from the […]
December 3, 2024

ERC: EPIRA amendments could bring down power costs

By Brix Lelis – December 2, 2024 | 12:00am from The Philippine Star “The amendments in EPIRA will definitely help,” said Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chairperson and CEO Dimalanta when asked if the changes would alleviate high power costs. STAR […]