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Meralco Increases March Power Rates in the Philippines
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.
10 Mar, 03:50 — 10 Mar, 06:29
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RapplerMostly Factual7h ago
Meralco’s March power rates up; customers urged to be ‘energy efficient’
The situation coincides with the approaching dry season, when electricity demand historically increases by 20% to 33% due to increased usage of cooling appliances such as air conditioners
By Rappler.com
Read full article →philstarMostly Factual5h ago
Meralco raises power rates to P0.64 in March 2026
For residential customers consuming an average of 200 kWh per month, this adjustment results in an approximately P129 increase in their electricity bills.
By Ian Laqui
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First report: Rappler · 10 Mar, 03:50|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 3h|Window: 3h
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