Bill seeks power rate cap during emergencies filed in Senate
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Bill seeks power rate cap during emergencies filed in Senate

Senator Risa Hontiveros filed a bill allowing the president to impose a price cap on electricity rates during energy emergencies, aiming to ease the burden on consumers facing rising costs.

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  • Bill filed to cap power rates during emergencies

    Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a bill in the Philippine Senate seeking to impose a price cap on electricity rates during energy emergencies, aiming to alleviate the burden on citizens and stabilize power supply.

  • Hontiveros files bill to cap power rates during emergencies

    Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a bill in the Philippine Senate granting the President the authority to set a ceiling on electricity rates in areas declared under a state of emergency or calamity, aiming to protect citizens from 'bill shock' amidst rising living costs.