Electricity rates up
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
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