Tag: Power for People
Philippine group slams fossil fuel reliance, calls Congress to act on...
Current structure encourages companies to continue using fossil fuels, as they profit even when they fail to supply electricity
Earth Day 2025: Advocates demand renewable energy, decry ‘tokenistic’ celebrations
Consumers carried a symbolic “bill” displaying the true costs of fossil fuel dependence as they marched to the headquarters of Meralco
Philippine groups slam ERC for backing Meralco-linked power contracts
Gerry Arances, P4P convenor, warned that the deals will make consumers more vulnerable to price fluctuations in fossil fuel markets
Consumer coalition flags ‘illegal’ Meralco supply deals, urges government action
The group said Meralco’s contracts now exceed that limit, reaching 51.44% — or nearly 60% when factoring in peak demand
Meralco franchise extension sparks accountability concerns among consumer advocates
The bill passed with 186 votes in favor, seven against, and four abstentions, a decision P4P says undermines public accountability
Consumers confront Marcos Jr. over soaring electricity bills ahead of SONA
The coalition also raised issues about annual power outages, particularly during the extremely warm seasons influenced by El Nino
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