The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to hold its first-ever open Commission meeting on Wednesday, July 9, as part of a broader effort to enhance transparency and public accountability in the energy sector.

The meeting will be held from 10AM to 12PM at the ERC’s main office in Pasig City and will be livestreamed via the Commission’s official website and social media platforms.

This development follows the ERC’s adoption of Resolution No. 10, Series of 2025, which sets interim guidelines for conducting open meetings. The resolution establishes a procedural framework for implementing this transparency initiative, which was first outlined in Resolution No. 07, Series of 2024, under the Commission’s FY 2024 strategies.

“Our goal here is to make the ERC’s regulatory process more transparent to energy stakeholders and to foster greater accountability on the part of decision makers,” said ERC Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta.

“By allowing greater public access to our deliberations, we aim to heighten energy literacy and awareness of ERC’s rules and processes. This fosters stronger public participation, better understanding of regulatory actions, and an environment of fairness and inclusivity in the energy sector,” Dimalanta added.

The inaugural open Commission meeting is part of the ERC’s commitment to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) mandate for transparent electricity pricing and full public accountability.

Stakeholders may access the meeting agenda at: www.erc.gov.ph/Notices-Singular/84326. 

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