5 tips for reducing electricity costs during summer

Nikki Medalla, USJ-R Intern 04/02/2024

As temperatures soar during the summer months, so does our reliance on air conditioning and other electrical appliances to keep cool.  Unfortunately, this increased usage often results in higher electricity bills.  However, with a few simple adjustments…

Costly electricity expected until May as summer demand rises

Jordeene B. Lagare 04/01/2024

Electricity prices are expected to rise during the summer months in the Philippines due to increased demand, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (Iemop). Assistant manager Chris Warren Manalo said that the average…

10-year-old kid dies of electrocution in Talisay City

Paul Lauro 07/07/2023

CEBU, Philippines—A 10-year-old kid died after he got electrocuted at his grandfather’s home in Sitio Manguilamon, Barangay Jaclupan, Talisay City, Cebu last Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Llyn Lawas, the aunt of the victim identified as Zhen Lawas,…

Consumers urged to conserve energy

Wenilyn Sabalo 05/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — As power consumption goes up this warm season, the Visayan Electric Company appeals for energy conservation from its consumers. Quennie Sanchez, VECO reputation enhancement department head, said simple actions such as opening the…

Rotational brownouts in Cebu possible: Visayas grid on red alert

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/27/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Consumers in Cebu and other parts of the Visayas are told to brace for possible rotational brownouts as the grid in the region suffered system disturbance on Thursday, April 27. The National Grid…

Online or offline? Here’s where to find Visayan Electric Company for your electric service concerns

Yann Magcamit 04/27/2023

Do you have questions about your monthly electric bill? Or are you applying for a new electricity connection? Coursing inquiries and enrolling for services through electronic channels can be convenient and time-saving, especially if you’re tech-savvy. However,…

P418-million power subsidy for poor families sought 

Marlon Ramos 03/20/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday asked the government to set aside P418 million in electricity subsidy for over four million “lifeline” consumers to help low-income households cope with the country’s worsening inflation. Gatchalian, chair…

MECO tells Oponganons: Brace for power rate hike

Futch Anthony Inso 01/31/2023

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — Electric consumers in Lapu-Lapu City can expect an increase in their monthly bills in the next six months. This was after one of the two transmission lines of the National Grid Corporation of…

Cebu City Council approves resolution requesting VECO not to immediately cut power supply of overdue consumers

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 12/15/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Council approved on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, a resolution requesting Visayan Electric Company (VECO) to revisit their guidelines, processes, and procedures in disconnecting electrical power done by their subcontractor. Councilor…

Visayan Electric helps 113 public schools prepare for face to face classes

PR 11/14/2022

For over a decade, Visayan Electric has been in partnership with the Department of Education in making sure public school students get the quality education they deserve. Quality education does not only pertain to the actual learning…

MECO commends Lapu Council for urging ERC to OK application

Futch Anthony Inso 08/05/2022

LAPU-LAPUA CITY, Philippines — The Mactan Electric Company (MECO) welcomed the move of the Lapu-Lapu City Council in passing an ordinance urging the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to act on the application of MECO to purchase electricity…

Due to rising fuel costs, Cebeco III imposes power rate hike 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/15/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – More energy distributors here in Cebu are imposing hikes in electricity rates due to the continuing rise in fuel costs. The Cebu Electric Cooperative III (Cebeco III) recently announced that the new power…

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