Stay informed on the latest happenings and headlines in the Philippine power industry with Mabuhay Energy’s Weekly News Spotlight! This week, we’re featuring key articles from the regulatory sector that are shaping the energy landscape: Spotlight: 𝐃𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐭 𝐄𝐑𝐂 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐄𝐎 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐑𝐂 Malacañang has reinstated Monalisa C. Dimalanta as chairperson and chief executive officer of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) after the Office of the Ombudsman lifted the preventive suspension issued against her following a consumer group’s administrative complaint, Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin stated in a memorandum dated Oct. 30. READ MORE: https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2024/11/01/632100/dimalanta-reinstated-at-erc/ 𝐄𝐑𝐂 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐲𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐧-𝐇𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬 The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has directed all distribution utilities in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine to temporarily suspend electricity disconnections. This applies to residential and non-residential customers consuming up to 200 kilowatt-hours (kWh) and will remain in effect until December. Additionally, utilities are required to offer flexible payment options to reduce the financial burden on consumers, including a staggered payment scheme for those with monthly consumption below 200 kWh. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/10/31/erc-suspends-bills-aids-typhoon-victims-1 Image Sources: BusinessWorld, PhilStar Want to stay updated on the headlines in the Philippine power industry? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter today! Connect with our energy professionals by emailing us at info@mabuhayenergy.com. Mabuhay Energy, #YourPartnerForGrowth