Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has warned its customers to prepare for an increase in their electricity bills for June due to higher pass-through charges. In a statement, Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco spokesperson said these charges will consist of a rise in transmission costs and an increase in...
Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Gus Tambunting (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House Committee on Legislative Franchises shouldn't rush the franchise renewal of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) so that the power distribution giant can respond...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) House members' proposal to renew the franchise of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for another 25 years has gained the support of the semiconductor organizations in the...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has welcomed the Makati Business Club (MBC) and Management Association of the Philippines' (MAP) endorsement of his House...
Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced it will continue its partnership with Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) to supply electric services to its commercial and residential developments. Meralco said it created a comprehensive development plan that will support the power requirements of...
Power retailer Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has secured commitments from two large power consumers to participate in the government's interruptible load program (ILP). In a statement on Tuesday, Jun3 4, Meralco said that Pioneer Float Glass Manufacturing, Inc. agreed to provide a two-megawatt...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said that around two million customers were affected by rotational power interruptions on Saturday following the declaration of a red alert on the Luzon Grid. Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco spokesperson and head of corporate communications, said that customers in...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said that power services in regions hit by Typhoon Aghon were fully restored late Tuesday, May 28, after the completion of repairs on all circuits and primary lines. In a statement, Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco spokesperson, said “With almost 100 percent service...
Cagayan de Oro City 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (Facebook) A veteran solon said that only "substantive and verified evidence" should be tackled by the House Committee on Legislative Franchises amid the contentious attempt to give the Manila...
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said that Manila Electric Company's (Meralco) franchise renewal will allow scrutiny of the giant utility’s performance. “These franchise renewals, my view always is that we have to use this opportunity to review the performance of the grantee. And that's a good way of...
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has officially initiated the bidding process to procure 500 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity. In a statement, Meralco said this move is in compliance with the government's renewable energy standards and reflects its commitment to enhance reliance...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House Committee on Legislative Franchises has confirmed receiving a letter from Banco de Oro (BDO), which disowned a supposed complaint by the bank against the Manila Electric...
