Tag: consumer rights
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Senator Hontiveros Demands Meralco Refund Billions Before Franchise Renewal
Senator Risa Hontiveros has insisted that Meralco, the Philippines’ largest power distributor, should refund an estimated PHP100 billion to consumers for alleged overcharges before its franchise is renewed. Speaking during discussions on Meralco’s franchise renewal, Hontiveros committed to advocating for a Senate inquiry into the company’s pricing strategies prior to any franchise extension. She highlighted…
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Philippine Lawmaker Demands Refund of NGCP’s Alleged Excess Earnings
In a recent session at the House of Representatives, the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Albay Representative Joey Salceda, advocated for new laws to ensure that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) returns an estimated PHP204.3 billion in excess profits to its consumers. Salceda argued that any profits exceeding the permitted…
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Philippine Lawmaker Proposes Refund of NGCP’s Alleged Excess Earnings to Consumers
In a recent session at the House of Representatives, the chair of the Ways and Means Committee, Albay Representative Joey Salceda, advocated for new laws to ensure that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) refunds an estimated PHP204.3 billion in excess earnings to its consumers. Salceda argued that any profits exceeding the permitted…
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DTI Releases Holiday Price Guide to Aid N. Mindanao Shoppers
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – In an effort to support consumers during the festive season, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Northern Mindanao has unveiled a price guide for holiday essentials. The guide, released on Friday, is designed to help families plan their holiday meals more effectively by providing detailed information on the…
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