AFTER the reduction in power rates last May, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced that it will impose a P0.39/kwh increase in power rates this June.
This is because of the increase in the purchase of electricity by Meralco from their suppliers that resulted in a much higher generation charge.
So Meralco customers who consume 200 kwh per month can expect an P80 increase in their electricity bill, and a P199 increase for customers who consume 500 kwh per month.