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MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued new rules to protect electricity consumers against double charging. In Resolution No. 30, Series of 2026, it imposed uniform rates on “Other Charges” that distribution utilities (DUs) may collect from customers. According to the ERC, “Other Charges” may generally be imposed only for specific customer-requested […]... Keep on reading: ERC sets rules to curb double charges in electricity bills

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MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued new rules to protect electricity consumers against double charging. In Resolution No. 30, Series of 2026, it imposed uniform rates on “Other Charges” that distribution utilities (DUs) may collect from cust...

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Center: MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued new rules to protect electricity consumers against double charging. In Resolution No. 30, Series of 2026, it imposed uniform rates on “Other Charges” that distribution utilities (DUs) may collect from customers. According to the ERC, “Other Charges” may generally be imposed only for specific customer-requested […]... Keep on reading: ERC sets rules to curb double charges in electricity bills
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ERC sets rules to curb double charges in electricity bills