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Removal of system loss charges from electricity bills possible before Christmas — Erwin Tulfo
Sen. Erwin Tulfo said the Senate is targeting September approval of bills removing system loss charges from electricity bills, with enactment possible before…
Meralco sees electricity bill pressure persisting
Meralco reported higher first-half 2026 earnings despite persistent pressure on electricity prices from Middle East geopolitical tensions, while accelerating…
JV Ejercito files bills to scrap system loss, VAT on electricity
Sen. JV Ejercito has filed Senate Bills 2342 and 2343 to scrap system loss charges and remove the 12% VAT on electricity, aiming to lower power rates for…
Higher electricity bills seen in summer capital
Baguio and Benguet consumers will see higher electricity bills after Beneco raised power rates by P0.6450 per kilowatt-hour, driven by increased Wholesale…
BIR forgoes taxing electric bill components
The BIR ruling removes the risk of unnecessary costs being baked into electricity bills by clarifying that the collections are merely passing through…
Lawmaker pushes cut in electricity taxes amid rising costs
Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes backs Senate calls to review and cut taxes on electricity bills, including the 12% VAT, to ease the burden of…
Scary electric bills
People don’t care about political battles. They just want to turn on their electric fan or air conditioner without going broke.
DoST pushes electric tricycles amid rising petrol costs
The DOST urges LGUs to adopt electric tricycles and renewable energy solutions to reduce fuel dependence, highlighting solar charging, EV conversion, and…
PNP considers electric patrol cars amid rising fuel costs
The Philippine National Police evaluates electric vehicles for patrols amid rising fuel costs and potential supply disruptions, focusing on operational…
ME war may jolt electricity bills: Bombing of refineries causes jitters
The escalating Middle East crisis threatens to drive up Philippine fuel and electricity prices, prompting Meralco and the Marcos administration to review…
Solon eyes zero-charge electricity bills for low-income families
Ferdinand Alexander “Sandro” Marcos files a bill granting free electricity to low-consumption households through direct government subsidies, replacing…
Electricity without bill shocks
Volatility in generation costs can change rapidly, but consumer incomes do not adjust as quickly.
Gatchalian seeks to scrap electricity bill deposits, mandate refunds
Sen. Win Gatchalian has filed a bill seeking to abolish electricity bill deposits and require refunds with interest, aiming to reduce the financial burden on…
Go files bill to modernize electrical engineering profession
Sen. Bong Go honored electrical engineers during IIEE’s 50th anniversary and filed Senate Bill 1282, seeking to modernize the Electrical Engineering Act of…
Electric coops urge PBBM to junk bill expanding Davao Light's service areas
Various electric cooperatives (ECs) nationwide have strongly opposed HB 11072, which seeks to expand Davao Light's service area and transfer areas from…
