Ang tama ay IPAGLABAN. Ang mali ay LABANAN.
From the Manila Bulletin: The recurring experience of “bill shock,” coupled with persistent questions over unexplained charges, disputed meter readings, and system loss charges, underscores the urgent need for a thorough review of how electricity costs are determined and passed on to consumers. Senator Panfilo Lacson’s call for a Senate inquiry into these issues therefore deserves broad public support.
From The Manila Times: This week, Sen. Panfilo Lacson called for a Senate inquiry into the apparent phenomenon of “electric bill shock.” We agree with him, because widespread public concern over the affordability of a basic public service simply cannot be ignored, and the terms in which Lacson framed his call are sensible.
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Sen. Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson has filed a resolution seeking a Senate inquiry into the continuing increase in electricity rates and the “bill shock” experienced by consumers, amid concerns over unexplained charges, alleged irregularities in meter readings, and system losses ultimately shouldered by law-abiding consumers.
Under Senate Resolution No. 511, Lacson urged the appropriate Senate committee to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation, to strengthen transparency, accountability and consumer protection in the power industry.
“(While) access to affordable and reliable electricity is fundamental to promoting Filipinos’ welfare, national productivity, and economic development … residential electricity rates in the Philippines are among the highest in Southeast Asia, ranking second in costs at approximately US$0.18–US$0.21 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), next only to Singapore’s average of US$0.23 per kWh, thus placing a disproportionate financial burden on Filipino families, workers, and enterprises,” Lacson said in his resolution filed on Monday, July 13.
In Filipino: Lacson, Nais Imbestigahan ang ‘Bill Shock’ at Patuloy na Pagtaas ng Singil sa Kuryente
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