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ERC, MERALCO TO REFUND CUSTOMERS – GATCHALIAN

A welcome relief amid the rising cost of living was how Senator Win Gatchalian viewed the P7.8 billion refund in electricity bills ordered by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for overcharges. “Given its mandate of protecting consumer interest as an independent electric power industry regulator, I laud the latest […]

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PCC TO GRAB: GIVE USERS P19.3M ‘UNCLAIMED’ REFUND

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) is ordering Grab Holdings, Inc. and MyTaxi.PH, Inc. (collectively Grab) to immediately release the remaining P19.3-million refund to eligible users after finding the ride-hailing app’s low disbursement of the refunds from previous fines. After reviewing the compliance reports for previous penalties, the PCC found that only 24.1% of the total […]

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REFUND UNJUSTIFIED VECO CHARGES – GATCHALIAN

Senator Win Gatchalian said a refund should be in order if it will be proven that a violation has been committed by the Visayan Electric Company (VECO) because of its high electricity charges. Gatchalian took note of the January 4, 2021 directive issued by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to VECO demanding an explanation on […]

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ALLOW FREE FLIGHT CANCELLATION AND REBOOKING AMID COVID-19 – REP. HIPOLITO-CASTELO

Quezon City Rep. Precious Castelo is urging airlines and travel agencies to allow the free cancellation and rebooking of flights and tours to and in countries with confirmed cases of the coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19. “If passengers who have booked flights to these destinations are allowed to refund or rebook their tickets without any […]