Energy
by Win Gatchalian on July, 7, 2020

To ERC: Penalize distribution utilities that will fail to comply with power advisory

Senator Win Gatchalian has implored the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to penalize distribution utilities (DUs) that fail to comply with its advisories and directives aimed at alleviating the financial difficulties of Filipino power consumers given strict quarantine measures.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on July, 4, 2020

DUs should expedite digitalization to protect consumer welfare

Senator Win Gatchalian has prodded distribution utilities to fast-track their digital transformation to deliver enhanced customer experience, particularly in payment systems.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on July, 3, 2020

Meralco should explain unresolved bill shock; inquiry on power bill woes needed

Senator Win Gatchalian has chided the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for failing to comply with its commitments to resolve the complaints of many power consumers over unexplained high electricity rates amid the government-imposed community quarantine.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on June, 15, 2020

Meralco should incentivize online customers

Senator Win Gatchalian calls on the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to incentivize customers moving into online transactions. 

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on June, 7, 2020

To DOE: Ensure reliable electricity to all households as schools prepare for distance learning

Senator Win Gatchalian has pressed the Department of Energy (DOE) into ensuring continuous delivery of electricity services in every household for students to utilize alternative learning modalities while schools prepare for the “new normal” in the education system.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on June, 5, 2020

Extension in subsidizing electricity of low-income households needed

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the extension of lifeline rate subsidies for 20 more years in order to provide continuous relief to marginalized households or those who consume 100 kilowatt-hours or less of monthly electricity.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on June, 1, 2020

Safe LPG use needed while families are forced to stay at home

Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing for the passage of Senate Bill No. (SBN) 1188 or the proposed LPG Act, which seeks to streamline existing laws and regulations overseeing the domestic Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) industry.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on May, 28, 2020

Government should implement EVOSS Law now

Senator Win Gatchalian has pressed the Department of Energy (DOE) to start implementing the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) Law to ensure that the permitting process of power generation, transmission, and distribution in the Philippines will remain unimpeded as the country remains in quarantine.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on May, 26, 2020

Meralco urged to provide separate sheet on underestimate, overestimate billing computation

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), the country’s largest distribution utility, to come up with a separate bill that is more transparent and will be very clear to the consumers, following mounting complaints of sudden surge in supposed electricity consumption for the month of May.