Electricity rates up MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 01/08/2010

Electricity rates up MR. EXPOSE Amb. Ernesto Maceda 01/08/2010 Meralco treasurer Rafael Andrada projects a probable 30 percent increase of Meralco income for 2010. The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) granted Meralco a two-step increase for 2010. With the Pangilinan group taking control of Meralco from the Lopezes, the ERC appears to be very sympathetic to Meralco petitions for rate increases, giving rise to speculation that GMA is now a silent partner of Manny Pangilinan in the Meralco. Remember that GSIS president Winston Garcia tried to take control of Meralco, then gave way to Pangilinan.... Congressional bets. In Barangay Manresa, QC, President Erap proclaimed Rep. Vincent “Bingbong” Crisologo as his candidate for congressman in the 1st district of Quezon City. Similarly, he raised the hands of Councilor Allan Francisco as his candidate for congressman for the 2nd district of Quezon City. Other Erap congressional bets are: Franz Pumaren — QC, 3rd district Albert Palacios — QC, 4th district Apple Saraspe — Aklan Tahira Ismael — Basilan Akbar Balt Lucman — Lanao del Sur, 2nd district Salic Mundir — Lanao del Sur, 1st district Samsula Adju — Sulu, 1st district Mhedy Gonzales — Zamboanga City, 1st district Florencio Vargas — Cagayan, 2nd district Randy Ting — Cagayan, 3rd district Arthur Cefiro — Taguig, 1st district Plaxedes Bustamante — Batangas, 4th district Jose Español Jr. — Camarines Norte, 1st district Francisco Booc Jr. — Masbate, 3rd district Albee Benitez — Negros Occ., 3rd district Tomas Junco Jr. — Guimaras Samsona Adju — Sulu, 1st district Nasser Sugala — Tawi-Tawi... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URLs: http://www.classicposters.com/commentary/20100108com4.html http://www.tribune.net.ph/commentary/20100108com4.html

COMMENTARY EDITORIAL Putting an end to Gloria FRONTLINE No answers still ZOOMING IN For consumption prospects, ask consumers MR. EXPOSE Electricity rates up DIE HARD III Information war with the Yellows focus US spy agencies face information overload — experts