Colmenares: Meralco ‘bill shock’ a form of ‘legalized robbery’

MANILA, Philippines — Former Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares has condemned the “bill shock” experienced by millions of electricity consumers in April and May, as rates rose to a record-high P14.35 per kilowatt-hour. Colmenares, who described the situation as a form of “legalized robbery” against ordinary Filipinos, called on Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to renegotiate

By jcristobal