ERC urged: Expand 'no disconnection' policy

By Javier Joe Ismael

Aug 13, 2021 12:06 am

SEN. Sherwin Gatchalian on Thursday called on the Energy Regulatory Commission to direct distribution utilities (DUs) to replicate Meralco's move to suspend all disconnection activities during the enhanced community quarantine or ECQ.

Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, also urged local government units to allow onsite meter readings to ensure the accuracy of electric bills.

Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian

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