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ERC amends rules on new connections for power users

By Neil Jerome C. Morales | April 4, 2012 - 12:00am

Power consumers will now have more leeway to choose their power distributor following changes in the Distribution Services and Open Access Rules (DSOAR), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said.ERC said it amended...

Business

Public urged to comment on Magna Carta for power consumers

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | July 1, 2010 - 12:00am

The Energy Regulatory Commission is seeking final comments on the second draft of the proposed revisions to the Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers.

Cebu News

ERC wraps up changes in Magna Carta for consumers

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | June 24, 2010 - 12:00am

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is finalizing the revised rules of the Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers.

Business

ERC proposes changes in Magna Carta for residential power users

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | December 12, 2009 - 12:00am

To further uphold the rights of consumers, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is proposing changes in some provisions in the Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers.

Business

Meralco to fast-track refund of meter deposits

March 2, 2009 - 12:00am

MANILA, Philippines - The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) aims to speed up the refund of meter deposits to consumers from five to four years.

Headlines

Meralco begins meter deposit refund to 1.8 million customers

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | November 4, 2008 - 12:00am

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said yesterday it has begun the process of refunding meter deposits – totaling ...

Headlines

Power distributors required to use color-coded stickers

February 25, 2008 - 12:00am

Cebu News

Meralco, Kepco to install meter reading machines

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | November 22, 2006 - 12:00am

Korean Electric and Power Co. (Kepco) and the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will install advanced automatic meter reading (AMR) technology in the latter’s franchise area, according to the Energy Regulatory...

Business

Meralco, Kepco to install meter reading machines

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | November 22, 2006 - 12:00am

Korean Electric and Power Co. (Kepco) and the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will install advanced automatic meter reading (AMR) technology in the latter’s franchise area, according to the Energy Regulatory...

Business

ERC okays rules on distribution services

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | February 23, 2006 - 12:00am

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has promulgated the rules, terms and conditions for regulated electric distribution services and open access, or the Distribution Services and Open Access Rules (DSOAR). Under...

Business