Philippines Eyes Nationwide Retail Electricity Liberalization by 2031
The Philippine Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is developing a five-year roadmap to enable all electricity users to choose their power suppliers by 2031. This initiative aims to grant every Filipino end-user, from large industries to small households, the right to select their electricity provider.
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