Gomez files bill seeking to shield consumers from avoidable power losses

Inquirer.net - Oct 14, 2026

TACLOBAN CITY — Amid concerns over rising electricity bills in the country, a bill filed by Leyte Rep. Richard Gomez seeks to prevent power consumers from paying for losses caused by electricity theft, illegal connections, faulty meters and inefficiencies of distribution utilities. House Bill No. 11675, filed on Oct. 12, proposes to limit system-loss charges

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Oct 14, 2026

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