Meralco's March Power Rates up; Customers Urged to Be 'Energy Efficient'

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

ERC: Safeguards in place vs. erring players amid oil price spikes

By Joann Villanueva OIL PRICES. Motorists line up to refuel at a gas station in Paco, Manila in this Jan. 19, 2026 photo. The Energy Regulatory Commission on Friday (March 6, 2026) said regulatory safeguards are in place to protect consumers against stakeholders that will take advantage of the rising oil prices as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. (PNA photo by Yancy Lim) MANILA – Regulatory safeguards and market protection me…

ERC HOLDS HEARING ON MERALCO’S PROPOSED RATES

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) conducted on Tuesday, 03 March 2026, a public hearing and expository presentation on the application of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) seeking approval of its proposed distribution rates for the first regulatory period 2027–2030. The initial hearing forms part of the Commission’s regulatory review process before any rate adjustments may be implemented. Meralco presented its application for approval of th…