Philippine Households Feel the Pinch of Soaring Electricity Costs as Government Seeks Solutions
Electricity rates in the Philippines have hit record highs in the last five months, severely impacting household budgets due to increased demand, power plant outages, and global fuel price hikes. The government is exploring reforms to the EPIRA law and tax adjustments.
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