Philippine Ombudsman suspends Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Dimalanta for 6 months on misconduct charges.
The Philippine Ombudsman has suspended Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Monalisa Dimalanta for six months due to allegations of misconduct. The suspension follows a complaint from the National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms, claiming Dimalanta allowed Manila Electric Co. to buy electricity from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market without necessary approval. The Ombudsman found strong evidence of grave misconduct and abuse of authority.
September 05, 2024
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