Lawmaker warns power companies vs sharp electricity rate increases

Inquirer.net - Oct 25, 2026

MANILA, Philippines – Bohol Rep. Kristine Tutor on Sunday said the peso’s decline to a record low against the US dollar should not be an excuse for power companies to indiscriminately raise electricity rates. In a statement, Tutor said power distributors “must clearly explain and substantiate any additional charges attributed to peso depreciation,” as she

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