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ICSC welcomes ERC ruling on SMC-Meralco rate hike petition

Ira Guerrero2022-10-11T11:31:59+08:0004 Oct 2022|Tags: Energy, energy transition, ERC, Meralco, Pasaload, pass-through, power rates, PSA, San Miguel Corporation, SMC, SMCGP|

QUEZON CITY, 4 October 2022 – The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) denied yesterday the joint proposal of Meralco and San Miguel Corporation (SMC) of a PHP0.30 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in power rates. In their official ruling, ERC reminded both parties, especially Meralco as a regulated entity, of their obligation to preserve the 2019 power [...]

Averting the perennial power crisis

by Pete H. Maniego | June 29, 2021| Published by Inquirer.net | READ THE STORY HERE Recent brownouts have worsened the suffering of everyone cooped up because of the pandemic. No fans or aircon, no TV or cable, no social media to relieve the monotony. Even the country’s pandemic response is at risk, [...]