Over eight million Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) customers in the Philippines are expected to see lower electricity bills this month as the utility giant begins rolling out a P9.5-billion refund.

Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko” Moreno Domagoso has directed Meralco to remove more than 12,000 damaged and leaning electric poles across the city, following a mapping initiative that identified thousands of unserviceable posts.

An activist priest in Quezon province, Philippines, welcomed the Energy Regulatory Commission's order for Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to refund approximately P9.5 billion to consumers, while also calling for further reforms.

The chairman of Meralco, a major power distribution company, warned that the Philippine power industry might not survive if forced to absorb system loss costs, which could amount to tens of billions of pesos.

If the Energy Development Corporation was built and once held in the name of the Philippines' energy security, should it simply be priced and traded like any other asset?

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced that customers with unpaid electricity bills from May to July will not face service disconnection, providing relief to affected households.

Senator Risa Hontiveros has urged a 'disconnection freeze' for consumers disputing their Manila Electric Railroad and Light Company (Meralco) bills, citing alleged incorrect meter readings.

Meralco, the Philippines' largest electricity distributor, announced a rate hike for June 2026 billing, attributing the increase to higher generation charges caused by tight supply conditions in the Luzon grid and previous yellow and red alerts.

An in-depth analysis examines the balance-sheet comparison between the Razon-linked IGNITE Power proposal and Meralco, in the context of the transfer of operational control over the SOCOTECO II franchise area. Reversing such a decision is noted as nearly impossible once transferred.

Meralco has announced lower power rates for May 2026, but customers' bills could still rise due to increased consumption during the summer months.

Former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares has criticized the record-high electricity rates experienced by millions of consumers in April and May, describing the situation as 'legalized robbery'.

Senators Bam Aquino and Risa Hontiveros have called for an urgent investigation into Meralco's recent power rate increase, questioning why middle-class consumers are subsidizing low-income households.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced scheduled power interruptions on April 21 in parts of Quezon City and Antipolo, Rizal, due to line construction and reconductoring works.

Meralco power rates are set to increase in April, driven by the depreciation of the peso and anticipated fuel price hikes stemming from the Middle East conflict.

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced scheduled power interruptions in several areas of Caloocan, Marikina, and Batangas on Maundy Thursday due to maintenance works.

Rural groups in the Philippines have announced plans to stage protests against higher electricity rates imposed by Meralco, arguing that the increase will further burden consumers already struggling with soaring fuel prices.

The Export-Import Bank of Korea has signed a tripartite memorandum of understanding with Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power and Manila Electric Company to support nuclear power development in the Philippines.

Heavy rains and severe flooding from the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as 'habagat,' have caused power disruptions for approximately 98,000 customers across Luzon, according to Meralco.

The ERC has permitted Meralco to collect an additional P8.7 billion from customers, including P595 million for system loss underrecoveries, despite President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s call to remove such charges.

Manila Electric Co. is calling for a careful assessment of President Marcos' proposal to scrap system loss charges, citing potential impacts on power utilities' viability.

The Power for People Coalition (P4P) has called on the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to investigate alleged anomalous electricity readings by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and suspend rate hikes.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) consumers will pay higher electricity bills this month after the distribution utility raised its overall residential rate, mainly due to increased generation costs…

Consumers in the Philippines will see higher Meralco bills in July, primarily due to factors other than Meralco's distribution rate, though the Energy Regulatory Commission may approve a distribution rate hike by August or September.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) sanctioned over 1,500 erring officers in the first five months of 2026 and has also ordered a crackdown on electricity theft in collaboration with Meralco. These actions highlight the PNP's efforts to address internal misconduct and external criminal activities.

Power distributor Meralco has announced a small rate cut for May, confirming earlier reports of lower power rates, though customers' bills could still rise due to increased consumption during the summer months.

State auditors have upheld Meralco's claim for power restoration services at a Makati hospital following a 2016 fire, despite the absence of a formal contract, as the city government admitted the service was rendered.

Electricity bills across the Philippines, particularly in Metro Manila, have seen a notable increase, with Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reporting higher rates for April.

The Energy Regulatory Commission in the Philippines clarified that "subsidy" charges on electricity bills are mandated by law and collected by all power distributors, not just Meralco.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) consumers will face higher power rates beginning September after regulators approved the distributor's recovery of over P4 billion in payments.

Several areas in Metro Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, and Laguna will experience power interruptions from April 7 to 12 due to scheduled maintenance activities by the Manila Electrical Company (Meralco).

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has refuted online claims about a supposed three-month power outage in the Philippines, labeling the posts as fake.

Amid surging fuel prices, households served by power utility Meralco will see their bills rise this month by P0.6427 per kilowatt-hour – but not yet because of the crisis in the Middle East.

MANILA, Philippines — Senior Citizens Party-List Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes called out on Tuesday the Batangas II Electric Cooperative (Batelec II) for its allegedly delayed action on the joint venture agreement (JVA) proposal submitted by the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), as the partnership could have addressed the issue of power shortages. In a statement, Ordanes said that

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the largest power distributor in the Philippines, has been ordered by regulators to refund 9.5 billion pesos ($156 million). The refund is for excess charges previously collected from its customers.

The Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to issue a P9.5-billion refund, benefiting over 8 million consumers with a reduction in electricity costs.

Meralco acknowledges that some system loss in electricity distribution is unavoidable and urges careful reform of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA). This comes amidst discussions about consumers paying for electricity they never receive due to system losses.

Over eight million Meralco customers in the Philippines will face higher power rates this July, attributed to elevated fuel costs exacerbated by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

PLDT Home, Meralco, and MSpectrum have formed a strategic partnership to collaborate on building smarter homes, integrating their respective services.

Filipino families are increasingly considering roof-mounted solar systems as a vital household investment to generate clean energy and reduce reliance on traditional power amidst continuously climbing electricity rates.

After three consecutive months of increases, customers of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will experience a slight reduction of P0.0151 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in their May power bills.

DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian defended Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) beneficiaries against public criticism linking them to high Meralco generation charges. He clarified that the program did not cause the recent electricity bill shock.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) defended the extra charges on electricity bills by Meralco, stating they comply with the law, amidst consumer complaints in the Philippines.

Meralco, an electric concessionaire, issued a statement clarifying that 'pass-through' charges do not contribute to the earnings of distribution utilities like itself.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has raised power rates for the third straight month in April, with no guarantee of stable rates in May, attributing the increases to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has announced scheduled maintenance work in several areas including Manila, Laguna, Bulacan, and Cavite, to take place from April 3 to 12.

Power firm says plants stable despite global oil tensions.

Meralco has announced an increase in power rates for March in the Philippines, with residential customers consuming an average of 200 kWh per month facing an approximate P129 increase in their electricity bills due to a P0.64 adjustment.