Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros warned on Thursday that Senate Bill No. 2793, or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, could
weaken consumer protections and anti-monopoly safeguards in the energy sector.
The bill, passed with a 14-3 vote in the third and final reading, prioritizes domestic natural gas over other energy sources and permits cross-ownership in both upstream and downstream sectors of the gas industry. She noted, “Competitive selection process allows consumers to get the best rates. Without it, we risk paying significantly more for electricity than necessary.”
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