Nic Satur Jr. Kuryente.org

2022 PEOPLE’S ELECTORAL AGENDA: TOWARDS A MORE PROGRESSIVE AND TRANSPARENT PHILIPPINE ENERGY INDUSTRY

 

2022 PEOPLE’S ELECTORAL AGENDA: TOWARDS A MORE PROGRESSIVE AND TRANSPARENT PHILIPPINE ENERGY INDUSTRY

We ask our 2022 national election candidates to signify their commitment to the Filipino electricity consumers by signing the People’s Electoral Agenda.

As consumers of electricity in the Philippines, we have come together to challenge our 2022 national election candidates to make a public commitment that once seated in office they will uphold the welfare of the Filipino electricity consumers by providing efficient, adequate, and transparent energy services—that will translate to lower electricity rates across the country.

Philippine electricity prices are the highest in Southeast Asia at roughly US$0.20 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) or Php 10 per kWh. Except for a few, small innovative interventions, competition in the energy sector is still poor. Lack of transparency, lack of genuine competition and support from the government, and corruption have hampered the country’s competitiveness and progress compared to other Asian countries.

 High electricity costs are a burden to Filipinos. A sizable portion of a family’s income, that can be spent on food and other daily necessities, go to exorbitant monthly electric bills. Until when will the Filipinos carry this burden? 

We are calling for a more inclusive, transparent, and progressive energy sector where consumers are represented in all levels of decision-making of key government regulatory bodies, such as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). Electricity issues affect us all, we are all consumers of it. Therefore, it is but appropriate to have the voice of consumers during critical policy-making processes that will consequently affect them. 

Below is a three-point people’s electoral agenda. We are calling on our 2022 national election candidates to commit to the following now and make true to their commitment once elected to office. 

1. Enforce radical changes through consumer representation in the energy sector that will alleviate consumers from the burden of high electricity costs. 

2. Hold consumer welfare at the center of the energy sector by reviewing and out-rightly rejecting all proposals that do not champion consumer welfare and sustainable development. 

3. Create a more transparent and accountable energy sector that promotes consumer participation in all levels of key government decision-making. 

We are at a turning point in Philippine history where we face some of the most trying circumstances. We appeal to our candidates running for office to unite with the Filipino people towards a more progressive energy sector. Let us challenge our inefficient system that has kept this country disempowered for decades. 

We, together with Kuryente.org, ask you to sign your name at the end of this agenda as a sign of your wholehearted commitment. We can only do this if we do it together. 

Signed:

Nic Satur Jr 
National Coordinator
 Kuryente.org 
UNSDG Advocate 

 

 

Brycan Dayao
 Host
The Young Leader Podcast 

Jerry Cocabo Yao
Entrepreneur, Academician 

Rudyard Balmedilla
 Entrepreneur

Karlo Hain
Entrepreneur

Ismael Abaya
Founder/President
One Halal Association of the Philippines
Producer Global Pinas TV

 Don Varr Aqui
PresidentJCI Baguio Inc.

Joseph Orinion
2022 LSDD
JCI MAKATI 

Mark Jacinto
Curator
OSYAF 

Elmar Nabisa
Teacher

Russel Steve Sebio
Co-Founder
Elevate Benguet Movement

Valred Olsim
Founder
La Trinidad Tourism Advocates 

Ricky Juab
Consumer’s Welfare Advocate
Oroquieta City, Misamis Occidental

David D’Angelo
National President
Green Party of the Philippines 

Leticia Servañez Quimson
2022 President
JCI Cainta

Lloyd Luna
International Speaker, Political Strategist

Mel Salda
Virtual Assistant/Parent

Arvien Medina
Academician

Clarence Gio Almoite
SEED4Com
Director
Sustainable Energy and Development for Communities 

Khevin Eugenio
Entrepreneur 

Mikhaela De Leon
Volunteer
Kuryente.Org
Host/ Events Organizer 

RJ Javellana
President
United Filipino Consumers and Commuters

Butch Junia
Energy Advocate


Reynard Francisco
Program Coordinator
SEED4com
Climate Reality Leader

Ryan Co Garcia
BPO Supervisor
Jarod Mangunay
Real Estate Manager

Martin Manese
International Trainer/ Entrepreneur

Kiko Cresencio
2022 JCI Makati President
Entrepreneur

Nic Satur Jr.

Nic Satur Jr. is the National Coordinator of Kuryente.org, a consumer advocacy group focusing on energy issues. He can be reached through info@kuryente.org.

Nic Satur Jr. Kuryente.org

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Scroll to Top