‘Step up probe into WESM rule violations’

The Department of Energy (DOE) has directed the Philippine Electricity Market Corp. (PEMC) to speed up its investigation into the alleged violations of the “must-offer” rule of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM).

Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla, who is also chairman of PEMC Board, said this is the only way to address the problem, noting that when he assumed office, the PEMC investigation covered alleged violations that happened as far back as two to three years ago.