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Oct 8, 2024 bill deposits energy regulatory commission meralco consumer rights electric cooperatives epira

Bill Deposits and Consumer Rights: What the Supreme Court Said in Colmenares v. ERC

The Supreme Court upheld bill deposits as valid but dismissed the challenge on procedural grounds. Here's what consumers should know.

Apr 12, 2023 eminent domain writ of possession expropriation ngcp property law due process

When Can a Writ of Possession Be Challenged? Supreme Court Clarifies

The Supreme Court nullified a writ of possession in an NGCP expropriation case, ruling that trial courts must first determine the expropriator's authority before issuing the writ.

Oct 9, 2016 administrative law energy regulation meralco erc performance-based regulation rate-setting

MERALCO Rate Case: Supreme Court Upholds ERC’s Shift to Performance-Based Regulation

Supreme Court affirms ERC’s shift to PBR for setting MERALCO rates, barring collateral attacks on administrative regulations.