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Amid call for probe, Meralco proactive in helping ease burden of power consumers
4+ hour, 12+ min ago (300+ words) The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) reiterated its strong support for the government and the energy industry's efforts to explore sustainable measures to lower electricity rates. "We have always been very proactive in seeking ways to ease the burden on all…...
House OKs 25-year franchise for First Gas Pipeline
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (152+ words) The House of Representatives approved on third and final reading on Tuesday night a measure granting a 25-year franchise to First Gas Pipeline Corp. (FGPC). House Bill 9010, which grants FGPC a franchise to construct, install, own, operate, and maintain pipelines…...
Lawmakers Call to Curb Meralco's Monopoly as Power Costs Rise
3+ week, 5+ day ago (431+ words) By ROY C. MABASA Three party-list lawmakers on Tuesday called for sweeping reforms to the Philippines" power distribution system, including an end to what they described as the entrenched monopoly of Meralco, as households face mounting electricity costs driven in part…...
Prime Water sold in a blink! Raffy Tulfo suspects deal just a "front" to dodge liability
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (367+ words) Senate Committee on Public Services chair Senator Raffy Tulfo has raised doubts over the reported sale of Prime Water to Crystal Bridges Corporation, suspecting the transaction might be a "front" to shield the company from mounting public complaints. During a…...