ERC Officials Accused Over Line Rental Charges in Power Bills
A consumer group in the Philippines has filed a complaint with the Ombudsman against Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) officials for allowing the inclusion of "line rental charges" in electricity bills. The issue is also linked to discussions on renewable energy and nuclear power.
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