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No More Paying for Stolen Power? Bill Targets System Loss Charges
September 30, 2026

No More Paying for Stolen Power? Bill Targets System Loss

A Senate bill seeks to stop power distributors from passing the costs of stolen electricity
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DOE Launches Four-Stage Plan To Remove Electricity Theft Costs From Power Bills
August 26, 2026

DOE Launches Four-Stage Plan To Remove Electricity Theft Costs From

The DOE is rolling out a ₱7.5-billion phased program to eliminate nontechnical power losses and
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The Real Power Problem Isn’t System Loss—It’s Inefficiency
August 12, 2026

The Real Power Problem Isn’t System Loss—It’s Inefficiency

Experts say system loss is unavoidable worldwide—but human-caused, preventable losses drive up electricity bills.
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DOE Supports Electricity VAT Relief As Lawmakers Push Lower Power Costs
May 7, 2026

DOE Supports Electricity VAT Relief As Lawmakers Push Lower Power

DOE supports efforts to lower electricity prices, including possible VAT removal, while urging careful economic
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