Petron refinery resumption a good sign amid pandemic woes
Senator Win Gatchalian said reports of Petron Corporation’s refinery resuming operation in Bataan by midyear sends a positive signal to the oil and gas industry as it will ensure the continuous employment of at least 3,000 workers and contribute to supply stability which may result in lower fuel prices in the country. Petron temporarily […]
On Fire Prevention Month: Regulate the LPG industry to save lives, properties
As important as the necessity to regulate the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry in the country is the need to ensure the well-being of more than eight million Filipino households depending on LPG for their daily cooking needs, Senator Win Gatchalian said. In the observance of Fire Prevention Month, Gatchalian underscored the significance of […]
NCIP complies with EVOSS law
After two years since the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) was signed into law, Senator Win Gatchalian lauded the move of the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to comply with the provisions of the law in pursuing energy development projects. By virtue of a Commission En Banc Resolution, the NCIP has finally approved […]
Inquiry into PH energy transition plan needed
Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution seeking an inquiry into the government’s energy transition plan following the Department of Energy’s (DOE) move last year banning new coal power plants to accelerate the country’s shift to cleaner energy. The Senate Energy Committee Chairman underscored the importance of the country having a clear energy transition framework to meet its commitments under the Paris Agreement which […]
Bill regulating LPG industry passed on third reading
A bill streamlining existing laws and regulating the domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) industry to ensure consumer welfare against the rampant industry malpractices and provide consumer choice has been approved on third and final reading in the Senate, Senator Win Gatchalian said. “Ang layon natin dito ay siguruhing may pamantayan ang industriya upang maprotektahan ang kapakanan ng […]
To power distributors: Be more lenient on disconnection policy
Senator Win Gatchalian is again asking power distributors to take notice of pleas for leniency on the disconnection of power supply of customers who still cannot afford to pay their unsettled electricity bills in full. Gatchalian has earlier called on distribution utilities, including Meralco, to extend the no- disconnection policy for low-income consumers or […]
Extend ‘no disconnection’ policy for low-income consumers’ unpaid electricity bill
Senator Win Gatchalian urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and distribution utilities (DUs), such as Meralco, to heed the call of the public to further extend the ‘no disconnection’ policy for low-income consumers at least until the end of the government-imposed General Community Quarantine (GCQ). Meralco’s “no disconnection” policy was originally set to end […]
Extension of lifeline rate subsidy in electricity bill gets Senate nod
Senator Win Gatchalian said low-income households can look forward to a continued subsidy in their electricity consumption bills in the next 10 years. Senate Bill No. 1877, the measure extending the implementation of subsidized electricity rate to marginalized end-users, particularly those households consuming not more than 100 kilowatt hour (kWh) or less per month, […]
To ERC: Demand refund if Visayan Electric’s charges are unjustifiable
Senator Win Gatchalian said a refund should be in order if it will be proven that a violation has been committed by the Visayan Electric Company (VECO) because of its high cost of electricity. Gatchalian took note of the January 4, 2021 directive issued by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to VECO demanding an […]
