The Senate bill granting the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) a 25-year franchise to operate is expected to be approved on third and final reading by the upper chamber before the 19th Congress ends ...

Approved House Bill 10926 seeks to renew the 25-year franchise of Meralco, allowing it to maintain its electric distribution systems in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. The counterpart bill is ...

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Joel Villanueva is hopeful the bill seeking to extend Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)’s legislative franchise will be approved before the end of the 19th Congress.

THE SENATE on Tuesday approved on second reading a bill that seeks to extend Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) franchise for another 25 years. Under House Bill No. 10926, Meralco will be allowed to ...

MANILA, Philippines ... around P44 in the total electricity bill for typical residential customers consuming 200 kWh. At a press conference yesterday, Meralco spokesman Joe Zaldarriaga said ...