By Liza Soriano
MANILA — Senator Win Gatchalian is encouraging beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino scheme (4Ps) to enroll in the government’s lifeline electricity rate program to avail themselves of savings on their electricity costs.
“This is a Christmas gift for our fellow citizens who are genuinely struggling in life. The government will extend the electricity subsidy in January 2024,” Gatchalian stated.
As the principal author of Republic Act 11552, also known as the “Act Extending and Enhancing the Implementation of the Lifeline Rate,” Gatchalian emphasized the importance of the subsidy for households facing financial challenges.
To qualify for the subsidy, Gatchalian explained that beneficiaries must not exceed 100 kilowatt-hours of electricity consumption per month. The program encompasses households unable to meet their electricity bills, including 4Ps beneficiaries and customers living below the poverty threshold defined by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
“We advocated for this measure to ensure a broader reach of the subsidy program,” the senator affirmed.
Gatchalian also stressed the need for the government to intensify efforts in enlisting deserving households for the subsidy program. He emphasized the importance of a streamlined enrollment process that is both convenient and prompt. Additionally, he called for an enhanced information and dissemination campaign to reach as many beneficiaries as possible.
(IAmigo/MNM)