BREAKING: ERC orders distribution utilities to suspend electricity service disconnections from May–July
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-05-06 21:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Energy, Labour & Workers
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The Energy Regulatory Commission or ERC has ordered distribution utilities to temporarily suspend electricity service disconnections. This is for residential and non-residential customers who will not be able to pay their electricity bills from May 2026 to July 2026. The suspension was due to the continued implementation of the state of national energy emergency.
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