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Meralco slammed over prepaid power scheme

By Dennis Carcamo | March 17, 2014 - 12:32pm

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines on Monday said power distributor Manila Electric Co. should be sanctioned for its prepaid electricity scheme, saying it violates the provisions of the Magna Carta for Residential...

Headlines

ERC to decide on rate hike, bill refunds next yr

By Neil Jerome C. Morales | December 17, 2012 - 12:00am

The energy sector regulator is set to decide on two key issues early next year that will result in rate hikes and electricity...

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 calls on public to comment on proposed new requirements

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | June 14, 2010 - 12:00am

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is inviting all interested parties to make their respective comments on the proposed Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers.

Cebu News

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

DOF backs tax on Meralco users

By Iris Gonzales | November 17, 2008 - 12:00am

The Department of Finance (DOF) is backing the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR)’s plan to impose a 10 percent tax on customers of the Manila Electric Co.

Headlines

BIR eyes new tax on Meralco bill

By Iris Gonzales | November 10, 2008 - 12:00am

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) is mulling the imposition of a 10 percent tax on customers of the Manila Electric ...

Headlines

ERC puts unclaimed Meralco meter deposits in escrow account

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | July 14, 2007 - 12:00am

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