Several senators have filed a resolution seeking a legislative inquiry into the recent spike in electricity bills, according to a report by Philstar Biz. The lawmakers expressed concern over the financial burden on households and businesses, urging regulators to explain the cause of the rate increases.
The inquiry aims to examine the role of generation charges, transmission fees, and other components of the electricity bill. Senators noted that while global fuel prices have fluctuated, local rates have remained high, prompting calls for greater transparency from power distributors and the Energy Regulatory Commission.
Consumer groups have backed the probe, citing months of rising costs that have strained household budgets. The resolution is expected to be discussed in the coming weeks, with lawmakers vowing to push for immediate measures to ease the burden on Filipinos.