Meralco Warns of Higher Electricity Rates Due to Super El Niño
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) warned that electricity rates could increase due to escalating power demand and higher prices in the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM) driven by the Super El Niño. The state weather bureau indicates the phenomenon could persist until June 2027.
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