[In the news] Group wants all ERC commissioners out for allowing Meralco power hike -GMAnews

Group wants all ERC commissioners out for allowing Meralco power hike. January 25, 2014, GMA News The Freedom from Debt Coalition on Saturday demanded the resignation of all commissioners of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for allegedly failing to protect consumers from a P4.15-per-kilowatt-hour imposed by the Manila Electric Co. In a statement, FDC said…

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January 27, 2014

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Group wants all ERC commissioners out for allowing Meralco power hike.
January 25, 2014, GMA News

The Freedom from Debt Coalition on Saturday demanded the resignation of all commissioners of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for allegedly failing to protect consumers from a P4.15-per-kilowatt-hour imposed by the Manila Electric Co.

In a statement, FDC said the ERC needs a total revamp, with people of “probity, integrity, and competence” replacing its current crop of commissioners.

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Despite the blanket call for resignations, FDC singled out ERC Chairperson Zenaida Ducut for refusing to resign despite allegedly showing “showing no concern” for Filipino families and the effects of high electricity rates on the country’s economy.

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