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Navigating the Philippine Electric Power Industry: Mandatory vs Voluntary Migration
The Supreme Court clarifies when electricity end-users may be compelled to leave the captive market under the EPIRA.
Navigating Eminent Domain and Franchise Rights: The Battle Over Electricity Distribution in Iloilo City
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of expropriation provisions in R.A. 11212, allowing MORE Power to acquire PECO's distribution system in Iloilo City.
Eminent Domain for Uninterrupted Electricity: MORE Power vs. PECO Explained
The Supreme Court upholds the constitutionality of expropriating an old franchise holder's distribution system to ensure uninterrupted electricity in Iloilo City.
Least Cost Electricity Supreme Court Mandates Fair Valuation Of Utility Assets
Supreme Court rules ERC must ensure least cost electricity and fair valuation of utility assets in rate-setting cases.
Upholding Transparency Competitive Bidding Mandate IN Power Supply Agreements
Supreme Court voids ERC's postponement of competitive selection for power supply agreements, protecting consumers from opaque electricity costs.
Electricity Disconnection: Utility's Duty to Inspect and Provide Notice
When can a distribution utility disconnect electric service? The Supreme Court clarifies the duty to inspect meters and give proper notice.
Electricity Disconnection Due Process and Utility Company Obligations in the Philippines
Learn the Supreme Court's rules on electricity disconnection, due process, and utility obligations under R.A. 7832 in the Philippines.
Over Recovery Refunds Ensuring Fair Electricity Rates FOR Consumers
Explains NEECO I v. ERC on electric cooperative over-recovery refunds, system loss caps, and consumer rate protection.
Electricity Disconnection in the Philippines: When Can a Utility Cut Your Power?
Know your rights when a utility disconnects your electricity. Philippine law requires due process—here's what a utility must prove first.
Due Process in Electricity Disconnection: Why Law Enforcement Presence Matters
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on RA 7832: electricity disconnection for meter tampering requires law enforcement or ERB representative presence.
Protecting Consumers: The Limits of Immediate Disconnection for Electricity Pilferage
Philippine law protects consumers from abrupt power disconnection. This article explains the rules on electricity pilferage and the required due process.
Developer's Duty to Maintain Subdivision Streetlights Until Turnover
Philippine Supreme Court clarifies developer obligations for subdivision streetlight maintenance and electricity costs until turnover to local government.
Philippine Supreme Court Upholds Consumer Rights Publication Required FOR Electricity Rate Hikes
The Supreme Court ruled that electricity rate hike applications must be published and opened for public comment, protecting consumer rights under the EPIRA.
Power Back On: Your Rights to Electricity Reconnection in the Philippines
When can a power company cut your electricity, and can you get it restored? A Supreme Court ruling clarifies your rights.
Power Rates and Public Notice: Why Transparency Matters in Philippine Electricity Regulations
A Supreme Court ruling on Meralco's generation charge increase clarifies when public notice and publication are required for rate adjustments under EPIRA.
Unbilled Electricity Consumption: When Can a Utility Company Charge You
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on when electric utilities can charge consumers for unbilled consumption due to alleged meter tampering.
Electricity Meter Malfunctions: Who Bears the Cost of Unregistered Consumption
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on who pays for unregistered electricity when a defective meter causes under-billing.
Electricity Disconnection and Due Process: Meralco's Duty to Reconnect
When can a power company disconnect service, and what remedies exist? The Igot case explains due process, injunction bonds, and contempt jurisdiction.
When Courts Decide Rate Cases: Income Tax and Property Valuation in Public Utility Regulation
The Supreme Court ruled on how income tax and property valuation methods affect electricity rate determinations by the Energy Regulatory Board.
Meralco's Power Play: When Disconnecting Electricity Demands Due Process
The Supreme Court ruled that Meralco cannot disconnect electricity for alleged meter tampering without an officer of the law or ERB representative witnessing the discovery.
Burden of Proof in Electricity Pilferage: Meralco Must Substantiate Tampering Claims
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on Meralco's burden to prove electricity pilferage before imposing differential billings on customers.
Electricity Pilferage: When Tampering With Utility Meters Is Proven and Who Bears Liability
Philippine Supreme Court ruling on electricity pilferage, tampering evidence, and liability of consumers for unregistered consumption in utility services.