Negros Power expressed its full support for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s initiative to reduce electricity costs, describing it as a significant step toward providing meaningful relief to Filipino consumers and making power more affordable.
Following the President’s announcement during his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Negros Power said it will await the official implementing guidelines from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), particularly on the implementation of the directive to remove or zero out system loss charges.
Negros Power Spokesperson Engr. Leomel H. Tambanillo said the company fully supports the President’s vision of delivering lower electricity rates while ensuring that the implementation of the policy remains consistent with existing laws and regulatory requirements.
“Si Negros Power, bug-os ang aton suporta sa inisyatibo ni President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. nga mapanubo ang gasto sa kuryente para sa aton mga konsumedor. Sa oras nga magpagwa ang Department of Energy kag ang Energy Regulatory Commission sang implementing guidelines ukon sang mga kinahanglanon nga regulasyon para sa pagpatuman sini nga polisiya, handa kita kag sigurado nga magatuman sing bug-os.”
Tambanillo explained that while the President has already set the policy direction, distribution utilities will continue to operate under the existing regulatory framework until the DOE and the ERC issue the official implementing guidelines.
Negros Power reaffirmed its full commitment to cooperate with the National Government, the DOE, and the ERC, and will promptly implement all official directives once issued, ensuring full compliance with applicable laws while continuing to deliver affordable, reliable, and consumer-centered electric service.
