Meralco Hikes Electricity Rates by P0.49/kWh in November
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a P0.49 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in its electricity rates for November, citing higher generation costs. This will result in an estimated P98 increase for households consuming 200 kWh.
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