Ombudsman urged to probe ERC for ‘failure’ to stem overpricing

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Ombudsman urged to probe ERC for ‘failure’ to stem overpricing

MANILA, Philippines — A consumer watchdog on Tuesday urged the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for alleged failure to impose a Supreme Court (SC) ruling which they say led to overpriced power rates. For its part, the ERC said they will respond should the antigraft body compel them to respond in a complaint filed by the United Filipino Consumers and Commuters (UFCC). READ: DOE, ERC policies must be checked, too amid high costs, brownouts In their complaint, UFCC President Rodolfo Javellana Jr. and accountant Marcelo Tecson said the ERC allowed Meralco’s after-tax return on […]... Keep on reading: Ombudsman urged to probe ERC for ‘failure’ to stem overpricing

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