Philippine ERC Urged to Boost Consumer Protection Amid Energy Crisis

ERC urged to strengthen consumer protection amid energy crisis

LUCENA CITY — The Power for People Coalition (P4P) urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to adopt stronger measures to protect consumers from the worsening energy crisis, saying the suspension of electricity disconnections and staggered payment schemes are not enough. Gerry Arances, convenor of P4P, said the no-disconnection policy and deferred payment arrangements were welcome

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