Government pushes back full implementation of lifeline rate program to January 2024

“To allow for the roll-out of more aggressive promotion and registration efforts from distribution utilities [DUs], consumers and the government, as well as for the review of the registration requirements, the full implementation of the new lifeline rate program is hereby moved to January 2024,” the tripartite advisory of the Department of Energy, Energy Regulatory Commission , and the Department of Social Welfare and Development stated.

The agencies said there was an increase in the number of qualified marginalized end-users who have registered under the program. As of August 30, there are 47,171 that have signed up for the electricity lifeline rate. As such, all DUs are directed “to exert more aggressive promotion efforts to disseminate information on the program and to continue accepting and processing applications.”

The Manila Electric Company , for its part, said it has ramped up the conduct of barangay caravans in different cities and provinces within its franchise area to encourage more beneficiaries of the 4Ps and other qualified marginalized households to apply for the lifeline rate program so that they can get discounts on their electricity bills.

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