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Meralco cuts December power rate to P13.1145/kWh

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December 10, 2025

Filipino consumers are getting a welcome reprieve just in time for the holidays as the country's largest power utility announced a decrease in monthly electricity charges.

- By GABRIELL CHRISTEL GALANG

In a briefing on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe Zaldarriaga reported a P0.3557 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduction in the overall rate for a typical household, a drop from P13.4702 per kWh to P13.1145 per kWh.

Households consuming 200 kWh will save P71 on their bills.

"With the holiday season approaching, we hope this rate adjustment gives much-needed relief for our customers," Zaldarriaga said.

The transmission charge declined by P0.1462 per kWh, primarily due to lower ancillary charges from the reserve market.

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