MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to study the imposition of a moratorium on electricity line disconnections and payment collections from October to December 2024 in areas affected by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name: Trami).
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said the initiative was part of the government’s continued efforts to aid the typhoon victims.
“To aid in recovery efforts, the President directed the ERC to study the immediate implementation of a moratorium on electricity line disconnection and payment collection for the period October to December 2024 in areas under State of Calamity due to STS Kristine, and staggered payments of electricity for the said months, as necessary,” the PCO said in a statement.
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