Hontiveros seeks Senate probe into ERC policy on electric bill disputes

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday filed a Senate resolution seeking an investigation into the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)’s policies on electricity bill disputes and rate increases. According to Hontiveros, the move comes as “a growing number of consumers in Metro Manila reported erroneous readings of their Meralco (Manila Electric Railroad and Light