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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.
Upholding Consumer Rights: Proper Procedure for Electric Service Disconnection in the Philippines
The Supreme Court ruled that electric cooperatives cannot disconnect a customer's service without prior notice and differential billing, even when meter tampering is suspected.
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.
Meralco Billing Dispute: Tax Credit Assignments and Tampered Meter Claims
Supreme Court ruling on Meralco's interest charges on tax credit assignments and differential billing for alleged meter tampering.
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.