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Manila settles over P317 M in outstanding utility debts

Manila Bulletin

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November 23, 2025

Manila City Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso announced on Friday, Nov. 21, that the city government has settled more than 317 million of unpaid utility obligations inherited from the previous administration.

- By HANNAH NICOL

Domagoso said the city paid P217 million in Meralco arrears covering Sept. 2024 to May 2025, and P9 million in overdue telecommunication bills.

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