Tag: franchise renewal
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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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Senator Hontiveros Demands Meralco Refund PHP100 Billion Before Franchise Renewal
Senator Risa Hontiveros has insisted that the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) should refund an estimated PHP100 billion to consumers for alleged overcharges before its franchise can be renewed by Congress. 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…
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Senator Villanueva Confident in Meralco Franchise Renewal Before Election Break
MANILA – Senator Joel Villanueva expressed confidence on Thursday that the Senate will approve the Meralco franchise renewal bill before the 19th Congress takes a break or possibly even sooner. Speaking at the regular Kapihan sa Senado media forum, Villanueva stated that by Monday, January 20, the interpellations, debates, and amendment period would be completed.…
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Senator Villanueva Confident in Meralco Franchise Renewal Before Election Recess
MANILA – Senator Joel Villanueva voiced his confidence on Thursday that the Senate will approve the Meralco franchise renewal bill before the 19th Congress takes a break or possibly even sooner. Speaking at the regular Kapihan sa Senado media forum, Villanueva stated that by Monday, January 20, the interpellations, debates, and amendment period would be…
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