MANILA, Philippines—Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has sought Malacañang’s intervention on the alleged “inadequately maintained” distribution lines owned by Panay Electric Co., Inc. (PECO) which supposedly caused fire incidents in different parts of the city. In a letter dated Oct. 25, a copy of which was obtained by INQUIRER.net, Trenas asked the Presidential Complaint Center to direct the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to address customer complaints against PECO. “Due to the worsening turn of events, the undersigned is obliged to take the necessary steps to address the needs of the people considering that the problems and complaints raised against PECO have direct consequences not only to property but to the lives of the resident of Iloilo city,” Treñas said. A copy of the letter was also sent to the ERC. INQUIRER.net tried to get the side of PECO but has yet to reply as of posting time.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 04, 2019 10:30 UTC