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Meralco: Distribution charges go down

By Rhodina Villanueva | October 9, 2011 - 12:00am

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) yesterday clarified that its charges went down, contrary to reports that it raised its rates.

Headlines

Meralco to lower rates by 45¢ this month

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | December 5, 2008 - 12:00am

Customers of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will enjoy a reduction of 45 centavos per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in their electricity bill this month.

Headlines

Napocor, Meralco sign supply contract

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | November 19, 2006 - 12:00am

After years on the negotiating table, the state-owned National Power Corp. (Napocor) and the Lopez-managed Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) finally signed a transition supply contract (TSC) good for five years...

Business

Civil society groups want say in Meralco oversight body

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 4, 2003 - 12:00am

Consumers and civil society groups are urging the government to allow them to be part of the oversight committee that will review the contracts between the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and its independent power...

Business