With the adjusted rate, a household consuming 200 kWh will see its monthly bill rise to P2,405.24 from P2,348.56, reflecting an additional cost of approximately P56.68. Meralco estimated the added ...

Generation charge usually accounts for at least half of electricity bills. Meralco’s franchise area covers Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and select areas in Pampanga, Laguna, Batangas ...

Customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) should brace for higher electricity bills this month as the power distributor implements an increase in its household rate. Meralco on Tuesday announced ...

Approved House Bill 10926 seeks to renew the 25-year franchise of Meralco, allowing it to maintain its electric distribution systems in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The counterpart bill is ...

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has adopted the Senate’s version of House Bill (HB) No. 10926 which seeks to give the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) a fresh 25 year ...

THE House of Representatives on Tuesday evening adopted the Senate’s changes to a bill, extending Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) franchise for another 25 years, allowing the chamber to send it ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva is hopeful the bill seeking to extend Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)’s legislative franchise will be approved before the end of the 19th Congress.