April 22, 2020

IRR of law reducing cost of electricity signed

By BusinessMirror -April 21, 2020 The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Department of Finance (DOF) have signed the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) for the Murang Kuryente Act (MKA), which mandates cheaper electricity. The IRR for the MKA is […]
April 20, 2020

Electricity consumers’ relief extended

By Ronnel W. Domingo – 04:16 AM April 18, 2020 INQUIRER.net / Philippine Daily Inquirer Electricity consumers will enjoy more relief from their bill burdens as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) extended by another month the suspension of the collection […]
April 17, 2020

Malacañang urged to suspend VAT, UCs to cut power rates

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 16, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin To ease the financial pain of the Filipinos during the lockdown period, Malacañang is being urged to suspend the value added tax (VAT) and universal charge (UC) […]
April 17, 2020

ERC approves staggered payment of Meralco bills in four months

By Alena Mae S. Flores – April 16, 2020 at 08:40 pm from manilasatandard.net The Energy Regulatory Commission approved a four-month staggered payment of electricity bills to help cushion the impact of the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon on consumers. […]