MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill enhancing the powers and functions of the Joint Congressional Energy Commission (JCEC).
Republic Act No. 11571, signed on July 6 but which copy was only released to the media on Wednesday, amends the Electric Power Industry Reform Act and provides that the JCEC shall exercise its oversight functions in the implementation of all existing energy laws.
Under the new law, the JCEC may conduct hearings and receive testimonies, reports, and technical advice; invite or summon any public official, private citizen, or any other person to testify before it or require any person to produce records or documents th…
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