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Mobilizing resources vs. dengue
August 7, 2019Given enough resources that could be mobilized to address the dengue alert, we should be reminded that enabling preventive measures is still the best and cost-effective solution and all of us should heed the warning of the DoH to protect ourselves from dengue.
Enabling energy efficient systems in the Philippines
August 1, 2019As we embrace new technologies, we become drivers of innovation and development. The establishment of smart grid technology would enable Filipinos to efficiently manage consumption while Distribution Utilities become more efficient in delivering stable power supply to all consumers.
Meralco pursuing green energy
July 1, 2019The recent announcement of Meralcoon plans to invest in 1,000 megawatts of renewable energy projects is unexpected but certainly a laudable development.
The bottomline after the elections
May 27, 2019The bottom-line in the 2019 polls is that, all political noise and creative speculations aside, it was a credible and successful democratic exercise. Investigations into the allegations or suspicions around the glitches and delays are in order, but pending the results of those, any blanket censure of the process is a disservice to the Comelec and the many men and women on the ground who worked tirelessly to make the polls as efficient as it is now. A great achievement for our democracy after the terrible decades of manual elections.
CITIZENWATCH PHILIPPINES’ STATEMENT ON POWER OUTAGES
May 6, 2019CitizenWatch Philippines supports the imposition of penalties on power generation companies in case of their inability to provide replacement power in case of unplanned outage.
A call for energy transparency
April 9, 2019Having a stable supply of power is a matter that is imbued with public interest and general welfare. As the confidence of electricity consumers and the integrity of the electricity market largely depend on the transparency of data, measures should be made to ensure transparency through an energy platform.
‘Corrupt officials to erode economic growth’
April 6, 2019As we move towards the peak of the election season, CitizenWatch Philippines advocates for candidates who possess the competence, utmost integrity, and trust to lead our country back in the right direction. We appeal to all voters to reject corruption and elect leaders based on their proven track record of competence, and most of all, leaders we can truly trust.
Third Yellow Alert in a week!
March 9, 2019With mid-term elections coming in May, the peak of the hot summer months, this is an urgent concern where government must act swiftly.
“Murang Kuryente” Act: A rare victory for consumers
February 15, 2019House Bill No. 8869 is the consolidated version of the “Murang Kuryente Act” sponsored by Rep. Lord Allan Velasco, Chairman of the Energy Committee of the House of Representatives.
Consumer group slams higher FIT-All rate
June 16, 2018CitizenWatch said the FIT-All in electricity bill is proving to be an additional burden for Filipino consumers already overburdened by the increase of prices attributable to rising inflation rates, oil price hike in the world market, weakening of the peso against the US dollar and the untimely impact of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN).