Higher costs squeeze consumers
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Electricity rates Philippines October 2026
Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Electricity rates Philippines October 2026.
Meralco Bolsters Preparedness for El Niño, Renews Call for Demand-Side Management
Meralco prepares for rising electricity demand as El Niño intensifies in the Philippines, securing power supply and urging consumers to practice energy…
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Semirara coal supply at risk by July 2027
The Department of Energy is being urged to resolve the contested requirements pertaining to the bidding of the mine being operated by Semirara Mining and Power…
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Electricity usersmay get credits for excess charges
The ERC ordered a recalculation of excessive electricity market charges from March 26 to April 30, 2026, requiring distribution utilities to pass on any…
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NPC cost recovery hikes power bills by P12.68
The Energy Regulatory Commission allowed the National Power Corp. to recover P23.52 billion in costs through a higher universal charge for missionary…
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Gov’t drops system loss VAT
The tax didn’t fix the thing it made more expensive. Why are we so much better at collecting for stolen electricity than stopping it from being stolen?
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BIR removes vat from system loss charge
‘For consumers, the practical effect is straightforward: Once the new rules become effective, VAT will no longer be imposed on the allowable system loss…
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Meralco cites police pact amid electricity theft
Meralco strengthens its partnership with the Philippine National Police to combat illegal electricity connections, curb power pilferage and reduce system…
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