THE House of Representatives on Tuesday recognized Meralco’s efforts to supply its customers within its franchise region with consistent and dependable electricity, but urged the power distribution giant to carry out more corporate social responsibility projects and programs. Rep.
THE House of Representatives on Tuesday recognized Meralco’s efforts to supply its customers within its franchise region with consistent and dependable electricity, but urged the power distribution giant to carry out more corporate social responsibility projects and programs.
“They explained many things that we accept. We found them sound and reasonable, but of course there are some that would need further clarification,” Tambunting said. Meanwhile, during the hearing of the Committee on Legislative Franchises, Rep. Sergio Dagooc the nominee to the House of APEC party-list group and Rep. Presley de Jesus, the nominee of PHILRECA, expressed their support for the 25-year extension of the power distributor’s franchise. Both APEC and PHILRECA claim to represent electric consumers in the lower chamber.
Similarly, de Jesus said he will join Dagooc in voting on the affirmative for the franchise renewal, adding that he recognizes that “Meralco is reliable and dependable” and has consistently delivered benefits to many Filipino consumers.
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