(Taguig City) To jumpstart efforts to further improve electricity services in Manila and its nearby provinces, Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi discussed today with Manila Electric Company officials at the DOE compound in this city the July rate changes and how to address the problem of “flying connections” within the power company’s franchise area. This is in line with the mandate of the Duterte administration to ease the plight of electricity consumers, especially those belonging to the marginalized sectors. Present during the meeting with DOE Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi were (L-R): Meralco Senior Corp. Communications Associate Michael D. Garcia, NASECORE President Pete Ilagan, DOE Chief of Staff Jesus P. Posadas, Meralco Public Information Office Head Joe R. Zaldarriaga and Meralco Utility Economics Head Lawrence S. Fernandez. ###