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ERC Orders Meralco to Refund P9.5 Billion to Customers

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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has directed Meralco to refund P9.5 billion to its customers at an average rate of P0.3448 per kWh over a six-month period, starting soon. This refund will directly lower electricity bills for all Meralco customers in Quezon City and Metro Manila, providing significant financial relief to households and businesses. The refund will be applied automatically to customer bills over six months; no registration is required. Customers should monitor their bills for the P0.3448/kWh credit.

ERC approves Meralco recovery of P8.71B uncollected charges

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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved Meralco’s request to recover P8.71 billion in uncollected generation, transmission, and government charges from consumers, which will be reflected in upcoming electricity bills. This decision will directly increase electricity costs for millions of households and businesses in Quezon City and Metro Manila, adding financial pressure amid rising living expenses. The P8.71 billion recovery covers generation, transmission, and government charges that were undercollected in previous periods; the amount will be automatically added to consumer bills without requiring any registration, though the exact implementation timeline and per-household impact have not yet been detailed.