ERC calls on power firms in Philippines to stagger bill payments after storm damage

newsinfo.inquirer.net — October 31, 2024 at 12:02 AM UTC

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) in the Philippines has urged power distributors to stagger electricity bill payments this quarter. This measure aims to assist households affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. ERC's chief executive officer announced a potential moratorium on disconnections and payment collections from October to December 2024 in areas declared under a state of calamity. Bills may be paid in installments for those severely impacted. The ERC also instructed power companies to assess storm damage and expedite electricity restoration in affected regions. Meanwhile, Typhoon Leon has intensified into a super typhoon, threatening northern Luzon.

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Typhoon Leon continues to impact Luzon as it approaches Taiwan (rappler.com)

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Batanes recovers from Typhoon Leon as storm signals downgrade (gmanetwork.com)

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Philippines prepares for Typhoon Leon as evacuation efforts begin in Batanes (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

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Typhoon Leon weakens as Batanes issues Signal No. 3 (gmanetwork.com)

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ERC directs power firms to suspend disconnections and offer flexible payment plans in storm-hit areas (gmanetwork.com)

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ERC calls on power firms in Philippines to stagger bill payments after storm damage (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

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Marcos directs study on flexible electricity bill payments for storm-hit areas (newsinfo.inquirer.net)

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