MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has adopted the Senate’s version of House Bill (HB) No. 10926 which seeks to give the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) a fresh 25 year ...

THE House of Representatives on Tuesday evening adopted the Senate’s changes to a bill, extending Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) franchise for another 25 years, allowing the chamber to send it ...

Villanueva, author of Senate Bill 2824 on the Meralco franchise renewal, said he does not see any significant hurdle to its approval. "My colleagues know how important it is to pass this measure ...

THE SENATE on Monday approved on third and final reading a proposed measure that will extend Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) franchise for another 25 years. With an 18-1-0 vote, senators approved ...

Over 20 industry groups have rallied behind the renewal of Meralco’s franchise as the Senate conducts deliberations on the proposed legislative measure. Senate Bill No. 2824 authored by Senator ...

The Senate on Monday approved on third and final reading the bill renewing the franchise of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for another 25 years. House Bill 10926 was approved with 18-1-0 votes.

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.

Hontiveros said that Meralco has, over the years, failed to fulfill its obligations to serve consumers, as evidenced by excessively high electricity bills. “Before even considering a franchise ...

Senators on Feb. 3 voted to pass on the third and final reading the bill renewing the franchise of Meralco for another 25 years. At the Senate’s session, House Bill No. 10926 was approved with ...

(UPDATE) VOTING 18-1-0, the Senate renewed the franchise of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) for another 25 years. Sen. Risa Hontiveros voted "no" on House Bill 10926 granting the franchise to ...

Joel Villanueva on the Senate floor. Villanueva is the sponsor of a bill that seeks to grant Meralco a fresh 25-year authority to operate. “Pero hindi po ba logical sense na the effort should be ...

As one resident reflected, this rate cut not only lighten the burden of monthly bills but also serve as a reminder of the importance of energy conservation. Meralco’s persistent efforts to ...