Practice question
A regulator argues that the label rate fixing always permits deciding a disputed individual utility's final rate case without notice and hearing. Explain the distinction in Vigan Electric and identify the additional publication rule where Book VII, Section 9(2) governs.
Legal references
- Executive Order No. 292, Administrative Code of 1987, Book VII, Sections 9, 13, 17 and 18: https://lawphil.net/executive/execord/eo1987/eo_292_1987.html
- Vigan Electric Light Co., Inc. v. Public Service Commission, G.R. No. L-19850, January 30, 1964, main decision, individualized rate adjudication and hearing: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri1964/jan1964/gr_l-19850_1964.html
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