The House of Representatives is committed to conduct a 'thorough review' of the existing operating franchise of the country's lone grid operator, the
House Deputy Speaker and Quezon Rep. David Suarez at the House Committee on Legislative Franchises briefing on December 23, 2024, which discussed issues related to the performance of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines . The House of Representatives is committed to conduct a “thorough review” of the existing operating franchise of the country’s lone grid operator, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines .
The committee, chaired by Parañaque City Rep. Gus Tambunting, called for the briefings as early as July this year in anticipation of the impact of the extended wet season. “If you look at the historical data, NGCP has outspent the government—five is to one. So, in terms of our obligation to spend and develop the transmission grid, we have done that,” Alabanza said in a mix of English and Tagalog.Alabanza noted that the company spent P182-billion between 2016 and 2022. “So, we’re really spending ; otherwise, none of the projects will get finished,” she explained.
Seeing no objections from the members, Tambunting promptly carried the motion. The next panel hearing is expected to be held before Congress resumes session on Jan. 13, 2024.Also during the hearings, the House also looked into the reported delays in the implementation of more than 200 electricity transmission projects ahead of the expected extreme weather conditions next year.
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