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Good news: No Meralco disconnection ‘til yearend
By Fernan Angeles MERALCO subscribers need not cram where to find money to pay for their bills to avoid disconnection as the giant power distributor caved in the pressure and agreed not to cut off electricity of delinquent households until the end of the year. In a statement, Meralco spokesperson Joe Zaldarriaga said that they…
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ERC has an axe to grind vs 6 power companies
By Fernan Angeles THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has an axe to grind against six power distribution utilities for wanton disregard of the ERC-issued advisories suspending collection of unnecessary charges to its consumers. ERC chairperson and chief executive office Agnes Devanadera likewise ordered them to explain why the industry regulator should not impose sanctions against…