A lawmaker on Sunday raised fears that the investigation of the unprecedented power rate increase approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) could end up in a whitewash.

Rep. Neri Colmenares of Bayan Muna said the Department of Energy (DOE) is under intense pressure from the power producers who are suspected to have conspired to manipulate electricity rates.

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