Oriental Mindoro. Inquirer files.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) is requesting the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to approve a power adjustment in its generation charge.

In a letter dated June 19, 2026 addressed to ERC Chairman Francisco Saturnino Juan, General Manager Engr. Humphrey Dolor notified the regulator of the proposed adjustment covering the June 2026 billing cycle.

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According to Dolor, the rate hike stems mainly from the cooperative’s continued dependence on more expensive emergency power supply.FEATURED STORIES