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NGCP told to ‘practice discipline’ to protect consumers
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NGCP told to ‘practice discipline’ to protect consumers

(Second of two parts) In its preliminary review, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) disallowed the expenses of National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) amounting to P3.7 billion, which it said were “improperly documented or not recoverable for customers.” The biggest items disallowed were for public relations, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and advertising expenses.  NGCP’s...

Power transmission monopoly NGCP questions rate review amid calls for refund
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Power transmission monopoly NGCP questions rate review amid calls for refund

(First of two parts) The Supreme Court petition filed by National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to halt a long-delayed review of its rates could keep power costs high and delay potential refunds to consumers. NGCP is a private monopoly that operates the country’s power transmission lines, or the grid linking power generators to...

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Power grid operator NGCP billed consumers P2.6B worth of CSR, PR expenses

As the sole public utility in charge of power transmission lines, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is mandated to ensure the reliability of the country’s electricity supply. So when a government representative found that it had included corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities in its operating expenses, she sought an explanation. “Are CSR...