MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on final reading the bill seeking to provide another 25-year franchise to the Manila Electric Company (Meralco). During the plenary session, House Bill (HB) No. 10926 was approved with 186 members voting in the affirmative, seven negative votes, and four abstentions. HB No. 10926 is

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During the plenary session, 186 voted in favor of House Bill 10926, seven voted against it, and four abstained.

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(UPDATE) THE House of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading the bill that seeks to grant power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) a fresh 25-year legislative franchise. House Bill (HB) 10926 got the vote of 186 lawmakers against seven who opposed it; four abstained. Meralco's current franchise will expire in 2028. HB 10926 substituted three bills: HB 9793, filed by Albay 2nd District Rep. Joey Salceda on Jan. 18…

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Meralco         The House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved on third and final reading the bill seeking a new 25-year franchise for the Manila Electric Co.(Meralco), the country's biggest power distributor.The propsosed franchise extension--embodied in House Bill (HB) No.10926--garnered 186 affirmative votes during plenary session Wednesday, Nov. 6.Only seven House members opposed the final passage of HB No.10926, while four solons …

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By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio, Reporter THE HOUSE of Representatives on Wednesday approved on third and final reading a bill granting Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) a 25-year franchise extension. In a 186-7-4 vote, congressmen agreed to extend Meralco’s franchise to construct, operate, and maintain its electric distribution systems in the greater Metro Manila area, including Bulacan, Cavite, Rizal, and parts of Batangas, Quezon, Laguna, and Pa…

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