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MANILA, Philippines – Lifeline consumers, or low-income households, who use very little electricity have gotten a break with President Duterte’s approval of a directive preventing power companies from turning off their supply this month.
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. said the no-disconnect policy for those who consume 100 kilowatt hours and less per month would be in effect until February.
The Lifeliners also have the option to pay their bills in installments, Roque said.
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the president approved the directive as recommended by the Department of Energy (DOE).
“He agreed immediately given that electricity is a basic necessity that our compatriots cannot live without. So our compatriots who earn little or no income can breathe easy. Their power supply will not be cut off, ”Nograles said at a press conference.
He noted that lifeline consumers make up 32 percent of the customer base, but only represent 3 percent of electricity sales.
Nograles said Duterte also approved another DOE recommendation to continue vitally important discounts on electricity bills, ranging from 100 percent for those who consume 20 kWh or less to 20 percent for those who consume 71-100 kWh. .
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