President Rodrigo R. Duterte has appointed Floresinda Baaldo-Digal and Marko Romeo Fuentes as new commissioners of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
This was confirmed by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque who expressed “hope the appointment of Ms. Digal and Mr. Fuentes will promote and protect the interests of ordinary power consumers especially in this challenging time.”
In a statement by the ERC, the agency said, “Chairperson Agnes VST Devanadera designated [Baldo-Digal] as the Spokesperson of the Commission and its Executive Director. Her appointment will inspire the employees of ERC to work with renewed dedication and commitment as she is one of us. On the other hand, the appointment of Commissioner Marko Romeo L. Fuentes, a CPA, will bring into the Commission the perspective of the private sector in the technical aspect of the work. Comm. Fuentes was the Vice-Chair of the Board of Accountancy.” – Report from Mela Lesmoras
