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Meralco rates go down 18 percent since 2012 – international survey

August 8, 2018 - 3:00pm

Over the past six years, Meralco’s customers have been among the few in the world that have enjoyed rate decreases,...

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Meralco rates still 3rd highest in Asia – IEC

By Danessa Rivera | August 8, 2018 - 12:00am

Average rates of Manila Electric Co. remained the third highest in Asia, but rates have already gone down in the past six...

Business

Gov’t urged to help SMEs deal with high cost of electricity

By Louella Desiderio | April 10, 2014 - 12:00am

The Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI), is seeking government support to allow small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to deal with the rising cost of electricity in the country.

Business

Phl power rates among highest in Asia

By Iris Gonzales | October 7, 2013 - 12:00am

Electricity rates in the Philippines are among the highest in the region, the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB)...

Business

CeMAP bats for international level playing field in energy

April 29, 2013 - 12:00am

The Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP) called on government regulators to help create an international level playing field in the energy area to spur industrial growth.

Business

Meralco rates 9th highest in the world

By Philexport News and Features | August 27, 2012 - 12:00am

 A new research study by the independent energy think-tank International Energy Consultants (IEC) has determined that average electric rates in the Meralco franchise area are now ninth highest among 44 selected...

Business

Meralco rates 2nd highest in Asia

By Neil Jerome Morales | August 17, 2012 - 12:00am

Rates charged by the Manila Electric Co. are the second highest in Asia and the ninth worldwide – largely due to the high cost of power generation, a study commissioned by the country’s leading power...

Headlines

House urged to solve power rate problem

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | February 23, 2012 - 12:00am

Representative Benhur Salimbangon is urging the House Committee on Energy to look into the spiraling cost of electricity in the country and to recommend immediate remedial measures that would ease the burden...

Cebu News

Study shows Phl has the highest electricity rates in Asia

By Philexport News and Features | February 7, 2011 - 12:00am

The Philippines has gained a new record, that of having the most expensive electricity in the whole of Asia.

Business