March 29, 2016

ERC’s Extension of CSP Effectivity Could Be Costly for Consumers and A Big Step Back in Drive Against Monopolization of Generation Sector

David Celestra Tan and Evelyn Viray, MSK 28 March 2016 The ERC issued a new Resolution postponing the effectivity of the mandatory CSP for new power supply contracts to April 30, 2016 from November 30, 2015. What would seem an […]
December 7, 2015

Meralco’s P0.18 Distribution Rate Reduction is a Fruit of the Poisoned PBR Tree

David Celestra Tan, MSK 5 December 2015 Meralco’s Rate reduction of P0.18 per kwh is a fruit of a poisoned tree which is why MSK wants to scrutinize it as an intervenor. Meralco petitioned the ERC in June this year […]
February 19, 2015

Meralco Customers Paying P13.68 B a Year More To Sister Company Generators

David Celestra Tan 16 February 2015 If there is any doubt at all on whether monopolization and self-negotiated power supply agreements are bad for electric consumers and the economic competitiveness of the country, we only have to look at Meralco’s […]