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Senate probe into electricity bill spikes sought
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (220+ words) MANILA, Philippines — A resolution seeking an inquiry into the increase in electricity prices has been filed in the Senate in aid of legislation to protect power consumers. Sen. Erwin Tulfo, chairperson of the Senate energy panel, said he filed Senate…...
Meralco hikes rates on generation fees
2+ week, 1+ day ago (480+ words) Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) consumers will pay higher electricity bills this month after the distribution utility raised its overall residential rate, mainly due to increased generation costs brought about by higher fuel prices and higher taxes. In a media briefing…...
ERC urged to strengthen consumer protection amid energy crisis
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (364+ words) A group has urged the Energy Regulatory Commission to adopt measures to protect consumers from the worsening energy crisis....
Meralco trims May power rates despite oil crisis
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (55+ words) Meralco will implement a small rate cut this May despite concerns about a significant hike in electricity rates....
Another illegal mining operation dismantled in South Cotabato
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (449+ words) KORONADAL CITY – Authorities dismantled another illegal “banlas,” or sluice mining operation, in the mountains of Tampakan, South Cotabato, as part of an intensified crackdown against illegal mining in the area. Tampakan Mayor Leonard Escobillo said Monday that the local government,…...
Average Meralco customers to pay P125 more in August
11+ mon, 1+ week ago (305+ words) MANILA, Philippines — A hefty rate increase awaits customers of power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for the month of August. Meralco announced on Tuesday that it will hike its rates by P0.6268 per kilowatt hour (kWh) because of higher pass-through generation…...