Giovanni Tapang, Ph.D.
Giovanni Tapang, Ph.D.

In trying to distance itself from the recent Meralco power hike, the Aquino government admitted its uselessness as a defender of the interests of consumers. By saying that “there is no magic wand to wave,” Malacanang is also giving its tacit approval to the increase as well as the Epira mechanisms that brought us— and will still be bringing us— these very high electricity rates.

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