I am getting back what I said several entries ago. To my colleagues at BayanMuna, the Filipino People's thanks. Your relentless campaign against Meralco's power rate hike is commendable. You are the only voice in the wilderness.
The message that you effectively communicated to these people is simply, please moderate your greed. Yes, we allow you to make some profits but please consider the overall public welfare.
Capitalist greed is a consequence of a ultra liberal policy of government. There is a persisting belief among businessmen that they can do whatever they want provided that they dont break the law. Or, even if they do, they have the strong connections to save them from the gallows.
The Filipino People salute the patriotic elements of Bayan Muna.
Showing posts with label meralco rate hike. Show all posts
Showing posts with label meralco rate hike. Show all posts
Saturday, March 22, 2014
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Conspiracy behind Meralco's plan to hike electricity rates
In an interview, Energy Regulatory Commission Executive Director Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan was caught with his foot in his mouth. When asked why the Meralco allowed this anomalous 3.5 pesos increase in kilowatt per hour in its billings, Juan said that the firm aims to cover the expenses incurred in renting generators which has been planned a long time ago.
Meaning, instead of the ERC looking for alternative sources of power while the Malampaya plant is undergoing regular/annual maintenance, the Commission allowed Meralco, a private firm, to get outside contractors. That explains why electricity rates went up---the Commission allowed a private entity to do its job. It would have been cheaper had the ERC found other sources of alternative energy resources.
Juan likewise revealed that other measures are available, not just those proposed by the Meralco. What Juan was telling us is that they cannot do anything anymore because Meralco already hired or rented those outside contractors (generators) to provide for the electricity we are using today because the Malampaya plant is being maintained.
There was also a manipulation of the WESM or the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market by two other energy firms, Shell Exploration and Chevron with its partner, the Philippine National Oil Company or PNOC. Clearly, there was an intention to manipulate the WESM to ensure a jack up in electricity prices which Meralco will pass on to its consumers.
These people should be probed, and if found guilty, charged in court and thereafter, jailed. They think that they could easily dupe the Filipino People.
I think Congress should investigate the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for allowing such a blatant manipulation of electricity rates. This Commission, chaired by Atty. Zenaida Ducut, who was also charged with alleged funds malversation, should be dismantled and individually proved. There could be connivance, there could be a conspiracy.
Sad that even private firms right now are trying to outdo each other in getting our hard-earned monies. Yes, they have the right to get our monies, but is it moral? IN this administration, as well as the others, morals and ethics have been thrown out of the window.
Meaning, instead of the ERC looking for alternative sources of power while the Malampaya plant is undergoing regular/annual maintenance, the Commission allowed Meralco, a private firm, to get outside contractors. That explains why electricity rates went up---the Commission allowed a private entity to do its job. It would have been cheaper had the ERC found other sources of alternative energy resources.
Juan likewise revealed that other measures are available, not just those proposed by the Meralco. What Juan was telling us is that they cannot do anything anymore because Meralco already hired or rented those outside contractors (generators) to provide for the electricity we are using today because the Malampaya plant is being maintained.
There was also a manipulation of the WESM or the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market by two other energy firms, Shell Exploration and Chevron with its partner, the Philippine National Oil Company or PNOC. Clearly, there was an intention to manipulate the WESM to ensure a jack up in electricity prices which Meralco will pass on to its consumers.
These people should be probed, and if found guilty, charged in court and thereafter, jailed. They think that they could easily dupe the Filipino People.
I think Congress should investigate the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for allowing such a blatant manipulation of electricity rates. This Commission, chaired by Atty. Zenaida Ducut, who was also charged with alleged funds malversation, should be dismantled and individually proved. There could be connivance, there could be a conspiracy.
Sad that even private firms right now are trying to outdo each other in getting our hard-earned monies. Yes, they have the right to get our monies, but is it moral? IN this administration, as well as the others, morals and ethics have been thrown out of the window.
Thursday, October 23, 2008
People should protest against Meralco NOW!
I REALLY CAN'T UNDERSTAND THE LOGIC OF MERALCO. Crude oil price is now at the US$ 60 plus per barrel. Everywhere, companies, especially oil firms, have been lowering their retail prices. Now, what justifies a MERALCO ELECTRICITY RATE HIKE? Pang-inis ba ke Gloria?
It's time for everyone to stand up against this cocky electricity distribution firm. Among Asian countries, the Philippines has the highest electricity rates. This is too much already. The Lopezes should be stopped right this minute! Me utang pa nga kayo sa aming mga consumers na P 3billion plus and you're supposed to give it back to us.
Gloria should fire those at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for giving in to the pressure of the Lopezes to hike rates. This is too much!!!
This government, if it has any use to us, should do something to stop Meralco from imposing additional rates to us consumers. If Gloria and her minions remain inutile, we might as well, oust all of them and jail all of them, including the Board of Directors of Meralco.
It's time for everyone to stand up against this cocky electricity distribution firm. Among Asian countries, the Philippines has the highest electricity rates. This is too much already. The Lopezes should be stopped right this minute! Me utang pa nga kayo sa aming mga consumers na P 3billion plus and you're supposed to give it back to us.
Gloria should fire those at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for giving in to the pressure of the Lopezes to hike rates. This is too much!!!
This government, if it has any use to us, should do something to stop Meralco from imposing additional rates to us consumers. If Gloria and her minions remain inutile, we might as well, oust all of them and jail all of them, including the Board of Directors of Meralco.
Mga inutil! Can't you understand that Filipinos are suffering due to high electricity rates? If you're receiving a monthly take-home pay of 15,000 pesos, about 4-5,000 goes only to Meralco. And you're left with 10,000, yes? What is 10,000 pesos nowadays, with higher food prices and rent.
Pinapatay tayong unti-unti ng Meralco at ng gobyernong ito na inutil sa kalagayan ng taumbayan.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)