Meralco Announces Rate Increase in March

Meralco announces rate increase in March

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Electric Company on Tuesday said that it would increase electricity rates by P0.6427 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) this March, bringing the overall rate for a typical household to P13.8161 per kWh this month from P13.1734 per kWh in February.

Meralco raises power rates to P0.64 in March 2026

For residential customers consuming an average of 200 kWh per month, this adjustment results in an approximately P129 increase in their electricity bills.

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

Meralco power rates to go up in March

Bad news for Meralco customers.

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