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Brix Lelis - The Philippine Star
February 11, 2026 | 12:00am
Personnel of Meralco remove so-called “spaghetti wires” in Barangays 164 and 165, in coordination with the Pasay City government, during clearing operations aimed at improving safety and enhancing the visual environment on January 19, 2026.
STAR / Edd Gumban
MANILA, Philippines — A power utility in Zamboanga City is offering cash incentives for anyone who can help expose illegal power connections.
The Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative Inc. (Zamcelco) vowed to intensify legal actions against power pilferers.
“We urge the public to report any incident of theft as acts of electricity pilferage contribute directly to system losses, which affect all members of the power cooperative,” Zamcelco general manager Gannumede Tiu said.
People who can provide verified reports of power theft will receive cash incentives of up to P5,000, Tiu said.
The Zamcelco said a case was recently filed against the owner of a major establishment in the city for illegal power tapping.
Republic Act 7832 imposes prison terms and a fine of P20,000 or both on any person found pilfering electricity.
