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Feb 2, 2006 administrative law energy regulation due process epira erc public notice

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.

Apr 12, 2000 jurisdiction energy regulatory board overcharging electric consumers civil procedure philippine law

Defining Jurisdiction: Courts vs Energy Regulatory Board in Overcharging Disputes

Supreme Court clarifies that regular courts, not the ERB, hear disputes over electric overcharging and recovery of sums.

Jan 31, 2000 energy law administrative law erb power rates napocor public utilities

Power Rate Differentials: ERB Authority to Protect Utility Companies Upheld

Supreme Court affirms ERB power to set rate differentials favoring utilities over direct industrial customers of NAPOCOR.

Jan 31, 2000 energy law power rates energy regulatory board national power corporation administrative law

Power Rate Differentials: When Regulators May Favor Utilities Over Direct Consumers

Philippine Supreme Court ruling on ERB authority to set power rate differentials between utilities and direct industrial consumers.