Philippines: 'System Loss' Charge Removal From Electricity Bills May Take a Year, DOE Says
The Philippine government estimates it will take about a year to fully remove the controversial 'system loss' charge from electricity bills. The Department of Energy (DOE) stated the policy can only take effect after infrastructure upgrades, regulatory changes, and stricter measures against electricity theft are completed.
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