Senator Win Gatchalian raised the need for transparency in the downstream oil industry in the pricing mechanism for pump prices of fuel products.
Consumers can heave a sigh of relief, insofar as payment for their most recent utility bills are concerned, as the recently signed 'Bayanihan to Recover as One Act' or 'Bayanihan 2' provides for a 30-day moratorium.
While Senator Win Gatchalian commends the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) swift move against Meralco, he warns other distribution utilities (DUs) that have committed similar lapses in relation to the advisories issued by the commission aimed at alleviating the financial burden of electricity consumers.
Senator Win Gatchalian warned the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and other Distribution Utilities (DUs) against possible unexplained bill shocks, a replication of what transpired during the Luzon wide-Enhanced Community Quarantine (ECQ) period.
As the country moves toward the promotion of sustainable transportation in a post-COVID-19 world, Senator Win Gatchalian sees the urgency to lay down a sound policy and regulatory framework for the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) and the sustainability of the e-vehicle ecosystem.
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.
Senator Win Gatchalian has prodded distribution utilities to fast-track their digital transformation to deliver enhanced customer experience, particularly in payment systems.
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.
Senator Win Gatchalian calls on the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to incentivize customers moving into online transactions.
