Newsfeed | Carlos Jericho "ICOT" L. Petilla

Petilla Pushes for Fare Adjustment

Posted on January 28, 2016January 29, 2016 by teampetilla

Amid calls from various groups for a fare rollback due to oil price cut, Daang Matuwid Senatorial candidate Jericho Petilla is happy to hear reports that the transport sector has taken the initiative to reduce the base fare for jeepney. Transport groups led by Pangkalahatang Sanggunian Manila and Suburbs Drivers Association (Pasang Masda), Federation of Jeepney Operators...

Petilla: Give Competitive Selection Process a chance

Posted on December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 by teampetilla

'You need rules. CSP is where everything is a level-playing field and everybody competes other than just negotiates,' the former energy secretary and senatorial candidate says RULES. Former Energy secretary and senatorial candidate Carlos Jericho Petilla says the Competitive Selection Process aims for balance between profit and public service in a market-driven energy sect...

#TheLeaderIWant: Jericho Petilla and power

Posted on December 4, 2015December 4, 2015 by teampetilla

The former energy chief runs for the Senate after his resignation from the Cabinet MANILA, Philippines – In April, Jericho Petilla announced his resignation from the Department of Energy. Petilla says the decision to step down came from him, but sources close to him say it was prompted by President Benigno Aquino's decision to appoint Geronimo Sta Ana as the...

Energy Tips

Posted on November 5, 2015November 20, 2015 by teampetilla

There are plenty of low cost, easy to do projects or steps you can do to save another 10-25% on your energy bill. Use LED bulbs instead of incandescent ones. Regular bulbs use most of the electricity to generate heat so use care when changing bulbs. Clean your furnace system and check ducts for leaks. Install electrical outlet and switch plate insulation. Check the s...

Aquino cites Petilla’s ‘remarkable work’

Posted on November 3, 2015November 24, 2015 by teampetilla

MANILA, Philippines – For the first time since rejecting Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla’s resignation, President Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday personally praised his efforts in the restoration of power in areas devastated by Supertyphoon “Yolanda.” “Many of our countrymen would still be suffering the effects of a power shortage had it not been for the remarkable...

Outgoing energetic secretary

Posted on November 3, 2015November 24, 2015 by teampetilla

While his irrevocable resignation took effect last April 30, Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jericho “Ikot” Petilla has no choice but to stay on in the Cabinet until his successor is named. In deference to the request of President Benigno “Noy” Aquino III, Petilla is making sure the transition into office of his successor will be smooth and will not disrupt such a critical...