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Higher Meralco rates looming this month

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October 08, 2025

Customers of utility giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) are likely to see higher power rates this October amid a potential jump in generation charges.

- By BRIX LELIS

“While we are still waiting for some billings from our suppliers to finalize the October electricity rate, indications point to a possible increase in generation charge this month,” Meralco spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga announced yesterday.

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